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 58,500. It is also the county seat of Marin County. San Rafael is currently declining at a rate of -0.89% annually and its population has decreased by -4.31% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 61,137 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.

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

Other race

Two or more races

Asian

Black or African American

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	34,624	57.13%
Other race	13,443	22.18%
Two or more races	6,549	10.81%
Asian	3,704	6.11%
Black or African American	1,398	2.31%
Native American	713	1.18%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	173	0.29%

San Rafael Marital Status

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