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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Bolinas

California · 1,246 residents · 5.826 sq mi
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Bolinas is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $53,188. Population has grown 17% since 1990. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $459,700. With a median age of 43.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 35.2
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,246
+17%since 1990
from 1,066 in 1990
1990 – 2024
214 / sq mi
+17%since 1990
from 183 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
43.8
+9%since 1990
from 40.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9891K1K2K2K1990201020202024Bolinas
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$53,188
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,833 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$28,973
+45%since 1990
from $19,972 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.2%
−4.7 ptssince 1990
from 14.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$459,700
+43%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $243,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,256
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $881 in 1990
US average: $602
63.0%
−4.1 ptssince 1990
from 67.1% in 1990
37.0% rent
8.6
+27%since 1990
from 6.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(1,048)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(6)
Asian0.5%(5)
Diversity Score5.5%(59)
2000
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(1,101)
Black1.8%(22)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(63)
Asian1.8%(22)
Diversity Score20.7%(258)
21
+276%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

53.4%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 50.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
92.0%
−4.5 ptssince 1990
from 96.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
23.6%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 23.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

34.2 min
−22%since 1990
from 43.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bolinas, California?

Bolinas, California has about 1,246 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Bolinas, California?

The typical household in Bolinas, California earns about $53,188 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 $459,700, and the typical rent is about $1,256 a month.

How educated are people in Bolinas, California?

About 53.4% 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 10.2% 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 180 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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