Petaluma, California Population 2022
Petaluma is a city located in Sonoma County California. Petaluma has a 2020 population of 56,602. Petaluma is currently declining at a rate of -2.26% annually and its population has decreased by -2.47% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 58,037 in 2010.
The average household income in Petaluma is $118,520 with a poverty rate of 6.61%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $2,027 per month, and the median house value is $664,200. The median age in Petaluma is 41.7 years, 39.3 years for males, and 43.4 years for females.
Petaluma Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Petalumawas:
- White: 76.10%
- Other race: 10.39%
- Two or more races: 6.97%
- Asian: 4.35%
- Black or African American: 1.27%
- Native American: 0.81%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.10%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 46,317 | 76.10% |
| Black or African American | 776 | 1.27% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 495 | 0.81% |
| Asian | 2,650 | 4.35% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 63 | 0.10% |
| Some Other Race | 6,321 | 10.39% |
| Two or More Races | 4,243 | 6.97% |
Petaluma Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 22,766 | 2.64 | 64.1 |
| Married | 12,464 | 3.24 | 75.4 |
| Male | 1,092 | 3.23 | 42.7 |
| Female | 1,979 | 3.44 | 62.9 |
| Non Family | 7,231 | 1.31 | 48.2 |
3.15
Average Family Size
2.64
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,300 | 5.18% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,110 | 4.75% |
| High School Graduate | 7,125 | 16.04% |
| Some College | 10,710 | 24.12% |
| Associates Degree | 4,184 | 9.42% |
| Bachelors Degree | 11,613 | 26.15% |
| Graduate Degree | 6,365 | 14.33% |
Petaluma Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2,034 | 1,882 | 1,140 |
| White | 31,817 | 30,617 | 14,684 |
| Islander | 59 | 47 | 26 |
| 2+ Races | 2,434 | 1,926 | 801 |
| Black | 653 | 600 | 193 |
| Hispanic | 8,385 | 5,389 | 1,312 |
| Native American | 359 | 258 | 42 |
| Other Race | 4,170 | 2,516 | 409 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 96.23%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 56.05%.
$52,094
Average Earnings
$61,651
Average Male
$44,701
Average Female
Petaluma Language by Age
Petaluma Language
77.76% of Petaluma residents speak only English, while 22.24% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 16.85% of the population.
Petaluma Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 773 | 121 | 15.65% |
| Multiple | 4,217 | 427 | 10.13% |
| Hispanic | 13,186 | 1,073 | 8.14% |
| Islander | 63 | 4 | 6.35% |
| White | 40,833 | 2,387 | 5.85% |
| Asian | 2,633 | 134 | 5.09% |
| Native | 492 | 15 | 3.05% |
| Other | 626 | NaN% |
6.61%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.65%
Male Poverty Rate
7.58%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Petaluma
The race most likely to be in poverty in Petaluma is Black, with 15.65% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Petaluma is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.12%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.97%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.75%.
Petaluma Marital Status
Marriage Rates
52.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.2%
Male Marriage Rate
52.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Petaluma Married by Age and Sex
Petaluma Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Petaluma Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,316 | 6.13% |
| Black | 116 | 17.42% |
| Native American | 13 | 3.33% |
| Asian | 37 | 1.63% |
| Other Race | 148 | 3.13% |
| 2+ Races | 170 | 6.46% |
| Hispanic | 286 | 3.03% |
Petaluma Veterans by Education
4.82%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.21%
Veteran Disability Rate
64.9%
Labor Force Participation
61.8%
Employment Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
62.64%
Born in Petaluma
84.77%
Native Born
15.23%
Foreign Born
8.16%
Non Citizen
7.07%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
84.77% of Petaluma residents were born in the United States, with 62.64% having been born in California. 8.16% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1860 | 1,505 | 0.00% | |
| 1880 | 3,326 | 1,821 | 4.04% |
| 1890 | 3,692 | 366 | 1.05% |
| 1900 | 3,871 | 179 | 0.47% |
| 1910 | 5,880 | 2,009 | 4.27% |
| 1920 | 6,226 | 346 | 0.57% |
| 1930 | 8,245 | 2,019 | 2.85% |
| 1940 | 8,034 | -211 | -0.26% |
| 1950 | 10,315 | 2,281 | 2.53% |
| 1960 | 14,035 | 3,720 | 3.13% |
| 1970 | 24,870 | 10,835 | 5.89% |
| 1980 | 33,834 | 8,964 | 3.13% |
| 1990 | 43,184 | 9,350 | 2.47% |
| 2000 | 54,548 | 11,364 | 2.36% |
| 2010 | 58,037 | 3,489 | 0.62% |
| 2011 | 58,236 | 199 | 0.34% |
| 2012 | 58,728 | 492 | 0.84% |
| 2013 | 59,337 | 609 | 1.04% |
| 2014 | 59,753 | 416 | 0.70% |
| 2015 | 60,295 | 542 | 0.91% |
| 2016 | 60,468 | 173 | 0.29% |
| 2017 | 60,682 | 214 | 0.35% |
| 2018 | 61,826 | 1,144 | 1.89% |
| 2019 | 60,520 | -1,306 | -2.11% |
| 2020 | 59,214 | -1,306 | -2.16% |
| 2021 | 57,908 | -1,306 | -2.21% |
| 2022 | 56,602 | -1,306 | -2.26% |