Cotati is a city located in Sonoma County California. Cotati has a 2024 population of 7,376. Cotati is currently declining at a rate of -0.73% annually and its population has decreased by -2.82% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,590 in 2020.
The average household income in Cotati is $121,519 with a poverty rate of 7.45%. The median age in Cotati is 38 years: 36.5 years for males, and 39.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cotati was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,781 | 76.62% |
| Two or more races | 1,002 | 13.28% |
| Other race | 307 | 4.07% |
| Native American | 210 | 2.78% |
| Asian | 160 | 2.12% |
| Black or African American | 68 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 17 | 0.23% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,033 | 2.48 | 58.2 | 41.8 |
| Non Family | 1,306 | 1.24 | 38.1 | 61.9 |
| Married | 1,270 | 3.5 | 77.8 | 22.2 |
| Female | 282 | 3.13 | 74.1 | 25.9 |
| Male | 175 | 3.24 | 40.6 | 59.4 |
3.26
Average Family Size
2.48
Average Household Size
58.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 109 | 2% |
| Associates Degree | 585 | 10.73% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,397 | 25.63% |
| Graduate Degree | 624 | 11.45% |
| High School Graduate | 1,080 | 19.82% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 165 | 3.03% |
| Some College | 1,490 | 27.34% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,047 | 3,930 | 1,719 |
| Hispanic | 874 | 717 | 169 |
| 2+ Races | 657 | 637 | 151 |
| Other Race | 159 | 122 | 9 |
| Native American | 151 | 121 | 30 |
| Asian | 150 | 113 | 54 |
| Black | 38 | 38 | 10 |
| Islander | 17 | 17 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 42.48%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $95,034 | $112,525 | $58,911 |
| Graduate Degree | $72,019 | $116,429 | $70,673 |
| High School Graduate | $57,983 | $59,848 | $50,903 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,323 | $28,929 | $29,875 |
| Overall | $65,169 | $79,301 | $57,602 |
| Some College | $59,792 | $69,762 | $56,586 |
$65,169
Average Earnings
$79,301
Average Male
$57,602
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
84.15% of Cotati residents speak only English, while 15.85% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 12.28% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,397 | 423 | 7.84% |
| Hispanic | 1,414 | 73 | 5.16% |
| Other | 306 | 49 | 16.01% |
| Multiple | 1,002 | 38 | 3.79% |
| Asian | 160 | 20 | 12.5% |
| Black | 67 | 18 | 26.87% |
7.45%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.65%
Male Poverty Rate
9.04%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cotati is Black, with 26.87% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cotati is Multiple, with 3.79% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.8%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.27%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.77%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.97% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7.3% |
| High School | 5.19% |
| Some College | 3.81% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 16.06% |
| Female Employed | 4.45% |
| Male Employed | 1.94% |
| Male Unemployed | 1.04% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $127,614 | $147,320 |
| Households | $107,321 | $121,519 |
| Married Families | $135,889 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $54,630 | $75,094 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.3%
Male Marriage Rate
45.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
381
Number of Veterans
361
Male Veterans
20
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 120 |
| Vietnam | 110 |
| First Gulf War | 44 |
| Korea | 8 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 97 |
| 75+ | 95 |
| 18 to 34 | 92 |
| 35 to 54 | 79 |
| 55 to 64 | 18 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 258 | 5.47% |
| 2+ Races | 69 | 9.44% |
| Hispanic | 61 | 6.18% |
| Native American | 44 | 27.5% |
| Black | 10 | 14.93% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.77%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.92%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.5%
Labor Force Participation
67.7%
Employment Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
69.16%
Born in Cotati
90.11%
Native Born
9.89%
Foreign Born
4.41%
Non Citizen
5.47%
Naturalized
90.11% of Cotati residents were born in the United States, with 69.16% having been born in California. 4.41% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 7,110 | -53 | -0.74% |
| 2028 | 7,163 | -53 | -0.73% |
| 2027 | 7,216 | -54 | -0.74% |
| 2026 | 7,270 | -53 | -0.72% |
| 2025 | 7,323 | -53 | -0.72% |
| 2024 | 7,376 | -54 | -0.73% |
| 2023 | 7,430 | -19 | -0.26% |
| 2022 | 7,449 | -86 | -1.14% |
| 2021 | 7,535 | -55 | -0.72% |
| 2020 | 7,590 | 73 | 0.97% |
| 2019 | 7,517 | -88 | -1.16% |
| 2018 | 7,605 | 142 | 1.9% |
| 2017 | 7,463 | 8 | 0.11% |
| 2016 | 7,455 | 14 | 0.19% |
| 2015 | 7,441 | 23 | 0.31% |
| 2014 | 7,418 | 51 | 0.69% |
| 2013 | 7,367 | 42 | 0.57% |
| 2012 | 7,325 | 17 | 0.23% |
| 2011 | 7,308 | 22 | 0.3% |
| 2010 | 7,286 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,471 | 757 | 13.25% |
| 1990 | 5,714 | 2,239 | 64.43% |
| 1980 | 3,475 | 2,107 | 154.02% |
| 1970 | 1,368 | -484 | -26.13% |
| 1960 | 1,852 | -5,258 | -73.95% |