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Bolinas

California · 1,483 residents · 5.826 sq mi
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Bolinas is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $86,389. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $1,125,000. With a median age of 54.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Despite a median home value of $1,125,000, the poverty rate sits 32% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 54.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,483
+19%since 2000
from 1,246 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
255 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 214 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
54.5
+24%since 2000
from 43.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9891K1K2K2K1990201020202024Bolinas
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$86,389
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,188 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$60,867
+110%since 2000
from $28,973 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
53.8%
+21.5 ptssince 2009
from 32.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade16.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 2%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,125,000
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $459,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,188
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,256 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.7%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 63.0% in 2000
43.3% rent
Afford Score
13.0
+51%since 2000
from 8.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.7%(1,182)
Black0.8%(12)
Hispanic / Latino10.5%(155)
Asian1.7%(25)
Other7.9%(118)
Diversity Score44.3%(658)
Diversity Score
44
+114%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 53.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 92.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
27.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 23.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
−28%since 2000
from 34.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
55.7%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 4.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.8%
−12.4 ptssince 2011
from 72.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.6%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
Foreign born
9.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.0%
−81.2 ptssince 2013
from 83.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bolinas, California?

Bolinas, California has about 1,483 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bolinas, California?

The typical household in Bolinas, California earns about $86,389 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 $1,125,000, and the typical rent is about $2,188 a month.

How educated are people in Bolinas, California?

About 50.4% 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 17.0% 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 417 residents, a change of about 39 percent over that period.

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

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