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 $170,207 with a poverty rate of 8.88%. The median age in San Rafael is 44 years: 40.6 years for males, and 47.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of San Rafael was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37,996 | 62.4% |
| Other race | 11,671 | 19.17% |
| Two or more races | 5,651 | 9.28% |
| Asian | 3,853 | 6.33% |
| Black or African American | 998 | 1.64% |
| Native American | 572 | 0.94% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 150 | 0.25% |
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 | 23,370 | 2.51 | 51.9 | 48.1 |
| Married | 10,831 | 3.34 | 67.7 | 32.3 |
| Non Family | 9,373 | 1.3 | 38 | 62 |
| Female | 2,047 | 3.01 | 38.9 | 61.1 |
| Male | 1,119 | 3.63 | 38.2 | 61.8 |
3.14
Average Family Size
2.51
Average Household Size
51.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,249 | 5.1% |
| Associates Degree | 2,763 | 6.26% |
| Bachelors Degree | 12,666 | 28.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 9,241 | 20.94% |
| High School Graduate | 5,436 | 12.32% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4,464 | 10.11% |
| Some College | 7,321 | 16.59% |
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 | 27,807 | 27,159 | 17,282 |
| Hispanic | 11,536 | 5,970 | 1,989 |
| Other Race | 6,904 | 3,174 | 941 |
| 2+ Races | 3,119 | 2,357 | 1,248 |
| Asian | 2,847 | 2,437 | 1,746 |
| Black | 657 | 596 | 60 |
| Native American | 294 | 204 | 25 |
| Islander | 81 | 81 | 59 |
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 72.84%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $87,276 | $114,140 | $74,688 |
| Graduate Degree | $105,785 | $130,852 | $92,698 |
| High School Graduate | $40,480 | $42,380 | $35,903 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,875 | $34,523 | $23,626 |
| Overall | $58,841 | $62,101 | $53,320 |
| Some College | $48,674 | $63,393 | $37,917 |
$58,841
Average Earnings
$62,101
Average Male
$53,320
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
65.38% of San Rafael residents speak only English, while 34.62% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 24.24% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 19,368 | 2,412 | 12.45% |
| White | 33,351 | 2,186 | 6.55% |
| Other | 11,503 | 1,425 | 12.39% |
| Multiple | 5,499 | 589 | 10.71% |
| Black | 788 | 236 | 29.95% |
| Asian | 3,596 | 211 | 5.87% |
| Native | 568 | 134 | 23.59% |
8.88%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.14%
Male Poverty Rate
8.63%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in San Rafael is Black, with 29.95% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in San Rafael is Asian, with 5.87% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.15%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.9%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.27%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.98% |
| High School | 11.96% |
| Some College | 9.83% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.54% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 16.58% |
| Male Unemployed | 9.92% |
| Male Employed | 4.57% |
| Female Employed | 4.47% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $148,089 | $209,380 |
| Households | $113,839 | $170,207 |
| Married Families | $176,670 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $63,918 | $96,210 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.7%
Male Marriage Rate
42.7%
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
1,714
Number of Veterans
1,532
Male Veterans
182
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 652 |
| Second Gulf War | 273 |
| First Gulf War | 136 |
| World War II | 128 |
| Korea | 78 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 746 |
| 65 to 74 | 360 |
| 55 to 64 | 258 |
| 18 to 34 | 190 |
| 35 to 54 | 160 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,336 | 4.11% |
| Hispanic | 165 | 1.14% |
| 2+ Races | 115 | 2.98% |
| Other Race | 91 | 1.04% |
| Asian | 72 | 2.17% |
| Black | 58 | 7.67% |
| Islander | 22 | 25.88% |
| Native American | 20 | 5.15% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.85%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.21%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.8%
Labor Force Participation
61.6%
Employment Rate
4.8%
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
47.74%
Born in San Rafael
73.21%
Native Born
26.79%
Foreign Born
16.86%
Non Citizen
9.93%
Naturalized
73.21% of San Rafael residents were born in the United States, with 47.74% having been born in California. 16.86% 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% |