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San Rafael

County:
Marin County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
16.587
State:
California

San Rafael is a city located in Marin County, California. San Rafael has a 2025 population of 59,665 . It is also the county seat of Marin County . San Rafael is currently declining at a rate of -0.49% annually and its population has decreased by -2.42% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 61,143 in 2020.

The average household income in San Rafael is $173,893 with a poverty rate of 10.86%. The median age in San Rafael is 43.5 years: 40.8 years for males, and 46.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 95.4 males.

59.7K
Total Population
3,597
Density (mi²)
-296 -0.49%
Growth

San Rafael Population

San Rafael Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of San Rafael includes 57.13% White, 22.18% other race, 6.11% Asian, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (57.13%)

Other race (22.18%)

Two or more races (10.81%)

Asian (6.11%)

Black or African American (2.31%)

Native American (1.18%)

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.29%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White34,62457.13%
Other race13,44322.18%
Two or more races6,54910.81%
Asian3,7046.11%
Black or African American1,3982.31%
Native American7131.18%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1730.29%

San Rafael Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

San Rafael's average per capita income is $58,558. Household income levels show a median of $109,317. The poverty rate stands at 10.86%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$164,261-
Families$144,403$215,867
Households$109,317$173,893
Non Families$66,384$100,585

$58,558

Average Income

$109,317

Median Household Income

10.86%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)