San Rafael is a city located in Marin County California. San Rafael has a 2024 population of 59,027. 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 -3.45% 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.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of San Rafael was:
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% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 23,250 | 2.51 | 51.8 | 48.2 |
| Married | 10,806 | 3.31 | 65.9 | 34.1 |
| Non Family | 9,522 | 1.32 | 39.7 | 60.3 |
| Female | 1,917 | 3.32 | 40 | 60 |
| Male | 1,005 | 3.67 | 37.2 | 62.8 |
3.19
Average Family Size
2.51
Average Household Size
51.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,157 | 4.97% |
| Associates Degree | 2,318 | 5.34% |
| Bachelors Degree | 12,094 | 27.86% |
| Graduate Degree | 9,365 | 21.57% |
| High School Graduate | 5,998 | 13.82% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4,671 | 10.76% |
| Some College | 6,811 | 15.69% |
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 | 26,440 | 25,713 | 16,538 |
| Hispanic | 11,968 | 6,400 | 2,147 |
| Other Race | 7,463 | 3,691 | 907 |
| 2+ Races | 3,963 | 2,884 | 1,651 |
| Asian | 2,780 | 2,336 | 1,655 |
| Black | 721 | 660 | 168 |
| Native American | 356 | 196 | 24 |
| Islander | 92 | 92 | 66 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 71.74%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $92,206 | $106,613 | $80,662 |
| Graduate Degree | $107,126 | $135,260 | $95,488 |
| High School Graduate | $40,791 | $43,878 | $35,600 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,252 | $36,755 | $23,493 |
| Overall | $58,558 | $61,916 | $52,838 |
| Some College | $49,313 | $59,956 | $40,227 |
$58,558
Average Earnings
$61,916
Average Male
$52,838
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
62.47% of San Rafael residents speak only English, while 37.53% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 27.42% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 20,665 | 3,212 | 15.54% |
| Other | 13,332 | 2,219 | 16.64% |
| White | 31,195 | 2,012 | 6.45% |
| Multiple | 6,388 | 743 | 11.63% |
| Black | 1,244 | 668 | 53.7% |
| Asian | 3,422 | 304 | 8.88% |
| Native | 710 | 154 | 21.69% |
10.86%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.95%
Male Poverty Rate
10.77%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in San Rafael is Black, with 53.7% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in San Rafael is White, with 6.45% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.56%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.03%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.13%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 15.34% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.74% |
| Some College | 10% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.97% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 11.41% |
| Male Unemployed | 7% |
| Female Employed | 6.19% |
| Male Employed | 5.06% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $144,403 | $215,867 |
| Households | $109,317 | $173,893 |
| Married Families | $164,261 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $66,384 | $100,585 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.3%
Male Marriage Rate
43.3%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,534
Number of Veterans
1,370
Male Veterans
164
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 539 |
| Second Gulf War | 249 |
| First Gulf War | 160 |
| Korea | 105 |
| World War II | 103 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 783 |
| 65 to 74 | 239 |
| 55 to 64 | 193 |
| 18 to 34 | 178 |
| 35 to 54 | 141 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,207 | 4.05% |
| Hispanic | 164 | 1.09% |
| Other Race | 130 | 1.35% |
| 2+ Races | 101 | 2.21% |
| Black | 40 | 4.31% |
| Asian | 26 | 0.81% |
| Islander | 26 | 27.08% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.75% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.19%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.57%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.9%
Labor Force Participation
61.1%
Employment Rate
5.8%
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
47.45%
Born in San Rafael
71.87%
Native Born
28.13%
Foreign Born
17.99%
Non Citizen
10.14%
Naturalized
71.87% of San Rafael residents were born in the United States, with 47.45% having been born in California. 17.99% 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 | 56,390 | -528 | -0.93% |
| 2028 | 56,918 | -527 | -0.92% |
| 2027 | 57,445 | -527 | -0.91% |
| 2026 | 57,972 | -528 | -0.9% |
| 2025 | 58,500 | -527 | -0.89% |
| 2024 | 59,027 | -528 | -0.89% |
| 2023 | 59,555 | -529 | -0.88% |
| 2022 | 60,084 | -830 | -1.36% |
| 2021 | 60,914 | -223 | -0.36% |
| 2020 | 61,137 | 2,071 | 3.51% |
| 2019 | 59,066 | -244 | -0.41% |
| 2018 | 59,310 | -39 | -0.07% |
| 2017 | 59,349 | -195 | -0.33% |
| 2016 | 59,544 | -10 | -0.02% |
| 2015 | 59,554 | 67 | 0.11% |
| 2014 | 59,487 | 355 | 0.6% |
| 2013 | 59,132 | 639 | 1.09% |
| 2012 | 58,493 | 254 | 0.44% |
| 2011 | 58,239 | 474 | 0.82% |
| 2010 | 57,765 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 56,063 | 7,659 | 15.82% |
| 1990 | 48,404 | 3,704 | 8.29% |
| 1980 | 44,700 | 5,723 | 14.68% |
| 1970 | 38,977 | 18,517 | 90.5% |
| 1960 | 20,460 | 6,612 | 47.75% |
| 1950 | 13,848 | 5,275 | 61.53% |
| 1940 | 8,573 | 551 | 6.87% |
| 1930 | 8,022 | 2,510 | 45.54% |
| 1920 | 5,512 | -422 | -7.11% |
| 1910 | 5,934 | 2,055 | 52.98% |
| 1900 | 3,879 | 589 | 17.9% |
| 1890 | 3,290 | 1,014 | 44.55% |
| 1880 | 2,276 | 1,435 | 170.63% |
| 1870 | 841 | -55,549 | -98.51% |