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Cotati

California · 7,584 residents · 1.874 sq mi
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Cotati is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $86,982. Population has grown 17% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $541,600.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,584
+17%since 2000
from 6,471 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,047 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 3,453 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.5
+17%since 2000
from 33.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K7K8K1990201020202024Cotati
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$86,982
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,808 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,213
+62%since 2000
from $24,206 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.2%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$541,600
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $217,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,643
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $885 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.2%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 64.7% in 2000
42.8% rent
Afford Score
6.2
+51%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.2%(4,866)
Black1.4%(103)
Hispanic / Latino22.7%(1,720)
Asian3.9%(292)
Other4.5%(341)
Diversity Score62.4%(4,733)
Diversity Score
62
+51%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.6%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 23.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+32%since 2000
from 21.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.7%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−7.9 ptssince 2011
from 10.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.1%
−7.4 ptssince 2011
from 77.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.2%
−25.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
52.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
12.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.1%
−84.0 ptssince 2013
from 88.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cotati, California?

Cotati, California has about 7,584 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cotati, California?

The typical household in Cotati, California earns about $86,982 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 $541,600, and the typical rent is about $1,643 a month.

How educated are people in Cotati, California?

About 33.6% 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 9.6% 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 1,870 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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

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