Novato is a city located in Marin County California. Novato has a 2024 population of 51,248. Novato is currently declining at a rate of -0.92% annually and its population has decreased by -3.56% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 53,142 in 2020.
The average household income in Novato is $154,313 with a poverty rate of 8.75%. The median age in Novato is 48.6 years: 48.1 years for males, and 49.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Novato was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36,126 | 68.09% |
| Two or more races | 5,794 | 10.92% |
| Other race | 5,003 | 9.43% |
| Asian | 3,685 | 6.95% |
| Black or African American | 2,207 | 4.16% |
| Native American | 201 | 0.38% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 39 | 0.07% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 20,898 | 2.5 | 68.6 | 31.4 |
| Married | 11,651 | 3.04 | 79.7 | 20.3 |
| Non Family | 6,811 | 1.25 | 56 | 44 |
| Female | 1,790 | 3.46 | 49.9 | 50.1 |
| Male | 646 | 3.09 | 51.9 | 48.1 |
3.02
Average Family Size
2.5
Average Household Size
68.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,236 | 3.15% |
| Associates Degree | 3,331 | 8.48% |
| Bachelors Degree | 11,721 | 29.84% |
| Graduate Degree | 7,292 | 18.57% |
| High School Graduate | 5,813 | 14.8% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,813 | 4.62% |
| Some College | 8,067 | 20.54% |
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 | 26,769 | 26,171 | 14,574 |
| Hispanic | 6,286 | 4,385 | 1,494 |
| 2+ Races | 3,232 | 2,833 | 1,539 |
| Other Race | 2,906 | 1,921 | 550 |
| Asian | 2,903 | 2,524 | 1,325 |
| Black | 1,269 | 1,138 | 383 |
| Native American | 161 | 103 | 8 |
| Islander | 32 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 97.77%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 54.44%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $89,319 | $102,328 | $69,868 |
| Graduate Degree | $112,500 | $151,484 | $97,361 |
| High School Graduate | $47,386 | $53,982 | $39,069 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,857 | $39,455 | $20,833 |
| Overall | $67,690 | $81,685 | $55,832 |
| Some College | $52,027 | $72,353 | $42,933 |
$67,690
Average Earnings
$81,685
Average Male
$55,832
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
74.03% of Novato residents speak only English, while 25.97% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 14.93% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 11,793 | 1,891 | 16.03% |
| White | 32,365 | 1,399 | 4.32% |
| Other | 4,995 | 1,020 | 20.42% |
| Multiple | 5,787 | 804 | 13.89% |
| Asian | 3,685 | 654 | 17.75% |
| Black | 2,202 | 547 | 24.84% |
| Native | 201 | 29 | 14.43% |
8.75%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.75%
Male Poverty Rate
7.72%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Novato is Black, with 24.84% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Novato is White, with 4.32% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.78%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.88%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.17%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.03% |
| High School | 12.45% |
| Some College | 9.26% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.42% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 37.26% |
| Female Unemployed | 31.66% |
| Female Employed | 3.07% |
| Male Employed | 2.36% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $143,567 | $180,128 |
| Households | $110,948 | $154,313 |
| Married Families | $164,614 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $67,873 | $95,946 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.6%
Male Marriage Rate
52.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,652
Number of Veterans
2,510
Male Veterans
142
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1,190 |
| First Gulf War | 382 |
| Korea | 331 |
| Second Gulf War | 258 |
| World War II | 105 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 1,131 |
| 65 to 74 | 780 |
| 55 to 64 | 382 |
| 35 to 54 | 286 |
| 18 to 34 | 73 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,209 | 7.17% |
| Hispanic | 187 | 2.62% |
| 2+ Races | 151 | 4.1% |
| Black | 133 | 9.21% |
| Other Race | 99 | 3.02% |
| Asian | 60 | 1.97% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.77%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.47%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.3%
Labor Force Participation
57.1%
Employment Rate
6.5%
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
53.78%
Born in Novato
78.84%
Native Born
21.16%
Foreign Born
8.83%
Non Citizen
12.33%
Naturalized
78.84% of Novato residents were born in the United States, with 53.78% having been born in California. 8.83% 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 | 48,881 | -474 | -0.96% |
| 2028 | 49,355 | -473 | -0.95% |
| 2027 | 49,828 | -473 | -0.94% |
| 2026 | 50,301 | -474 | -0.93% |
| 2025 | 50,775 | -473 | -0.92% |
| 2024 | 51,248 | -474 | -0.92% |
| 2023 | 51,722 | -485 | -0.93% |
| 2022 | 52,207 | -781 | -1.47% |
| 2021 | 52,988 | -154 | -0.29% |
| 2020 | 53,142 | -442 | -0.82% |
| 2019 | 53,584 | -270 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 53,854 | -72 | -0.13% |
| 2017 | 53,926 | -224 | -0.41% |
| 2016 | 54,150 | 16 | 0.03% |
| 2015 | 54,134 | 111 | 0.21% |
| 2014 | 54,023 | 429 | 0.8% |
| 2013 | 53,594 | 685 | 1.29% |
| 2012 | 52,909 | 400 | 0.76% |
| 2011 | 52,509 | 552 | 1.06% |
| 2010 | 51,957 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 47,630 | 45 | 0.09% |
| 1990 | 47,585 | 3,669 | 8.35% |
| 1980 | 43,916 | 12,910 | 41.64% |
| 1970 | 31,006 | 13,125 | 73.4% |
| 1960 | 17,881 | 14,385 | 411.47% |
| 1950 | 3,496 | -45,385 | -92.85% |