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Corte Madera

California · 10,222 residents · 3.16 sq mi
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Corte Madera is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $153,101. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 73% 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 $1,290,100. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 95% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
73% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,222
+12%since 2000
from 9,100 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,235 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 2,880 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.3
+9%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K9K10K10K1990201020202024Corte Madera
202410K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$153,101
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,839 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$82,608
+78%since 2000
from $46,326 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
76.9%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services13.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade1.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,290,100
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $549,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,757
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,347 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
33.0% rent
Afford Score
8.4
+23%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.6%(7,422)
Black0.7%(72)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(1,092)
Asian7.9%(807)
Other8.7%(893)
Diversity Score56.8%(5,806)
Diversity Score
57
+107%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
73.1%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 63.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 95.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
34.7%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 23.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.3 min
+71%since 2000
from 20.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
56.1%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 69.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
67.0%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
54.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
12.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.8%
−93.3 ptssince 2013
from 94.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Corte Madera, California?

Corte Madera, California has about 10,222 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Corte Madera, California earns about $153,101 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 $1,290,100, and the typical rent is about $2,757 a month.

How educated are people in Corte Madera, California?

About 73.1% 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 4.9% 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 1,950 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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

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