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Bolinas

California · 1,334 residents · 5.826 sq mi
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Bolinas is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $100,625. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $2,000,001. With a median age of 61.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 61.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
60% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 139%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,334
+7%since 2000
from 1,246 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
229 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 214 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
61.4
+40%since 2000
from 43.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
9891K1K2K2K1990201020202024Bolinas
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$100,625
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,188 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$88,935
+207%since 2000
from $28,973 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.0%
+20.7 ptssince 2009
from 32.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.520
+18%since 2010
from 0.442 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade13%
US avg: 6.9%
Information11.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing6.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade2.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$2,000,001
+139%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $459,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,924
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,256 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.4%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 63.0% in 2000
24.6% rent
Vacancy rate
39.3%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.0%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
19.9
+130%since 2000
from 8.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
68
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(1,101)
Black1.8%(22)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(63)
Asian1.8%(22)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.7%(258)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.1%(1,055)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino12.8%(171)
Asian0.7%(10)
Other7.3%(98)
Diversity Score44.1%(588)
Diversity Score
44
+113%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
59.8%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 53.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 92.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
28.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 23.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.4 min
−5%since 2000
from 34.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
55.8%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
27.7%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 4.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.2%
−19.0 ptssince 2011
from 72.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
2.5%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.4%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
Female
47.1%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
Foreign born
11.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.1%
−52.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.5%
+7.3 ptssince 2012
from 8.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.7%
−81.5 ptssince 2013
from 83.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2017
from 81.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.4%
+8.5 ptssince 2016
from 82.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2016
from 10.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bolinas, California?

Bolinas, California has about 1,334 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bolinas, California?

The typical household in Bolinas, California earns about $100,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bolinas, California expensive?

In Bolinas, California, the median home is worth about $2,000,001, and the typical rent is about $1,924 a month.

How educated are people in Bolinas, California?

About 59.8% of adults age 25 and over in Bolinas, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bolinas, California?

About 9.1% of people in Bolinas, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bolinas, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Bolinas, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 268 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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