CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Cotati

California · 5,714 residents · 1.874 sq mi

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Cotati is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $36,670. Population has declined 12% since 2000. Median home value is $165,400.

At a glance

Wealthier

above the US median

US median: $30,130

Younger

median age 30.8

US median: 33.0

Average education

22% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

Stable housing

home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

5,714

−12%vs 2000

vs 6,471 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

3,049 / sq mi

−12%vs 2000

vs 3,453 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

30.8

−9%vs 2000

vs 33.9 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

20247K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$36,670

−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $52,808 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$16,371

−32%vs 2000

vs $24,206 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

8.8%

+0.4 ptsvs 2000

vs 8.3% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$165,400

Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $217,100 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$570

−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $885 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

61.7%

−2.9 ptsvs 2000

vs 64.7% in 2000

38.3% rent

Afford Score

4.5

+10%vs 2000

vs 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)

1990

White, non-Hispanic88.9%(5,079)

Black2.3%(129)

Hispanic / Latino8.5%(487)

Asian4.6%(260)

Other4.3%(246)

Diversity Score39.9%(2,280)

Diversity Score

−3%vs 2000

vs 41 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

22.0%

−1.4 ptsvs 2000

vs 23.4% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

86.2%

+0.2 ptsvs 2000

vs 86.0% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

4.6%

−2.4 ptsvs 2000

vs 7.0% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

26.7 min

+23%vs 2000

vs 21.7 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cotati, California?

Cotati, California has about 5,714 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Cotati, California?

The typical household in Cotati, California earns about $36,670 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 $165,400, and the typical rent is about $570 a month.

How educated are people in Cotati, California?

About 22.0% 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 8.8% of people in Cotati, California live below the federal poverty line.

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

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