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Corte Madera

California · 9,253 residents · 3.16 sq mi
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Corte Madera is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $100,800. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 64% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $869,000. With a median age of 44.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 66% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
64% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,253
+2%since 2000
from 9,100 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,928 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 2,880 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.2
+9%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K9K10K10K1990201020202024Corte Madera
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$100,800
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,839 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$63,247
+37%since 2000
from $46,326 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
62.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.480
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services14%
US avg: 7%
Public administration10.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food9.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade4.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$869,000
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $549,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,793
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,347 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
54.0%
−18.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
30.1% rent
Vacancy rate
1.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
40.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
8.6
+25%since 2000
from 6.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85%(7,731)
Black0.8%(71)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(436)
Asian6%(549)
Other0%
Diversity Score27.4%(2,497)
2010
White, non-Hispanic79.6%(7,364)
Black0.9%(79)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(772)
Asian6.7%(616)
Other1.2%(109)
Diversity Score38.6%(3,574)
Diversity Score
39
+41%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
64.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 63.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 95.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
24.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 23.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
+40%since 2000
from 20.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
64.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
12.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
3.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
61.7%
−18.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
55.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
16.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.1%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Corte Madera, California?

Corte Madera, California has about 9,253 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Corte Madera, California?

The typical household in Corte Madera, California earns about $100,800 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Corte Madera, California expensive?

In Corte Madera, California, the median home is worth about $869,000, and the typical rent is about $1,793 a month.

How educated are people in Corte Madera, California?

About 64.5% of adults age 25 and over in Corte Madera, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Corte Madera, California?

About 2.2% of people in Corte Madera, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Corte Madera, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Corte Madera, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 981 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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