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Kentfield

California · 6,485 residents · 3.027 sq mi
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Kentfield is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $123,135. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 67% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $1,000,001. With a median age of 47.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 102% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
67% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,485
+2%since 2000
from 6,351 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,142 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 2,098 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.0
+5%since 2000
from 44.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K7K8K1990201020202024Kentfield
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$123,135
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $117,457 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$85,546
+8%since 2000
from $79,459 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
70.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.553
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services14.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration11.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Information5.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food5.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade1.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade1.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services0.4%
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
$1,000,001
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $897,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,415
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,201 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
56.4%
−24.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
24.3% rent
Vacancy rate
2.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 34.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
8.1
+6%since 2000
from 7.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(5,897)
Black0.3%(22)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(141)
Asian2.1%(135)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.6%(737)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(5,729)
Black0.5%(33)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(299)
Asian3.4%(223)
Other4.2%(275)
Diversity Score29%(1,882)
Diversity Score
29
+150%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
67.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 68.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 97.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
33.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 33.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
+10%since 2000
from 23.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
65.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
8.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
13.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
60.6%
−18.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
51.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
8.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.1%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kentfield, California?

Kentfield, California has about 6,485 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kentfield, California?

The typical household in Kentfield, California earns about $123,135 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kentfield, California expensive?

In Kentfield, California, the median home is worth about $1,000,001, and the typical rent is about $1,415 a month.

How educated are people in Kentfield, California?

About 67.5% of adults age 25 and over in Kentfield, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kentfield, California?

About 3.5% of people in Kentfield, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kentfield, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Kentfield, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 512 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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