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Cotati

California · 7,347 residents (2025 est.) · 1.874 sq mi
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Cotati is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $110,750. Population has grown 16% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $746,800. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 89%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

7,489
+16%since 2000
from 6,471 in 2000
1990 – 2025
3,996 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 3,453 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
38.5
+14%since 2000
from 33.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:7,347 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 19902024
6K6K7K7K8K1990201020202024Cotati
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$110,750
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,808 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$56,032
+131%since 2000
from $24,206 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.3%
+22.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
8.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.422
−2%since 2010
from 0.429 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$746,800
+89%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $217,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$2,056
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $885 in 2000
US average: $1,442
59.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 64.7% in 2000
40.8% rent
0.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
33.0%
−20.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
38.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
6.7
+64%since 2000
from 4.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.7%(4,962)
Black2.3%(148)
Hispanic / Latino12.5%(810)
Asian3.6%(231)
Other0%
Diversity Score41.2%(2,669)
2024
White, non-Hispanic67.4%(5,044)
Black1.2%(87)
Hispanic / Latino20.7%(1,548)
Asian2.8%(211)
Other8%(599)
Diversity Score62%(4,646)
62
+50%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

37.6%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 23.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.6%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
11.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.6 min
+32%since 2000
from 21.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
71.3%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
9.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
2.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
15.2%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
3.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

3.6%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 10.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
69.4%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 77.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
19.2%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
44.5%
−19.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

47.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
52.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
10.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
5.9%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
14.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2012
from 8.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
3.1%
−85.0 ptssince 2013
from 88.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
92.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2017
from 88.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
82.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 82.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
12.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 13.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cotati, California?

Cotati, California has about 7,489 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cotati, California?

The typical household in Cotati, California earns about $110,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cotati, California expensive?

In Cotati, California, the median home is worth about $746,800, and the typical rent is about $2,056 a month.

How educated are people in Cotati, California?

About 37.6% of adults age 25 and over in Cotati, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cotati, California?

About 8.2% of people in Cotati, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cotati, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Cotati, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,775 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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

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