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Kentfield

California · 6,808 residents · 3.027 sq mi
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Kentfield is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $233,824. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 80% 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 $1,971,300. With a median age of 46.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 197% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
80% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,808
+7%since 2000
from 6,351 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Median age
46.5
+4%since 2000
from 44.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K7K8K1990201020202024Kentfield
20247K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 54.1%(281)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97%(476)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 148.5%(578)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 198.4%(571)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.2%(283)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 345%(338)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4410.5%(715)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5417.1%(1,161)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6413.6%(926)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7411.7%(797)
US avg: 10%
75 to 847.7%(522)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.4%(160)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$233,824
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $117,457 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$121,263
+53%since 2000
from $79,459 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
76.6%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services19.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration13.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 10%
Information4.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,971,300
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $897,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,523
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,201 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
24.4% rent
Afford Score
8.4
−3%since 2009
from 8.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Kentfield on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(5,897)
Black0.3%(22)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(141)
Asian2.1%(135)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.2%(5,530)
Black0.5%(33)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(453)
Asian4.6%(313)
Other3.7%(255)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican3.2%(241)
Salvadoran1.4%(102)
Colombian0.6%(45)
Spaniard0.5%(40)
Panamanian0.5%(35)
Chilean0.2%(14)
Nicaraguan0.1%(11)
Argentine0.1%(10)
Asian origin
Chinese1.7%(126)
Taiwanese0.5%(36)
Asian Indian0.5%(36)
Korean0.4%(27)
Japanese0.2%(15)
Filipino0.2%(14)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German16.3%(1,207)
English13.7%(1,014)
Irish13.2%(982)
Italian8.1%(604)
French4.3%(316)
Iranian4.2%(310)
Polish4.1%(308)
Russian3%(221)
American2.8%(207)
Swedish2.8%(207)
Scottish2.3%(174)
Welsh1.6%(121)
+ 27 more ancestry groups with data
Norwegian1.5%(109)
British1.4%(104)
Portuguese1.3%(94)
Greek1.2%(90)
Swiss1.1%(81)
Ukrainian1%(77)
Brazilian0.9%(69)
Scotch-Irish0.8%(62)
Danish0.8%(61)
Lebanese0.7%(52)
Hungarian0.7%(51)
Czech0.5%(39)
Slovak0.5%(39)
Austrian0.4%(28)
Croatian0.3%(25)
Canadian0.3%(24)
Dutch0.3%(21)
Finnish0.3%(21)
Palestinian0.2%(18)
Lithuanian0.2%(18)
Armenian0.1%(11)
Romanian0.1%(9)
Egyptian0.1%(8)
Serbian0.1%(8)
Arab0%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest French population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
79.9%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 68.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 97.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
38.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 33.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.4 min
+44%since 2000
from 23.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
56.1%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 60.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
71.8%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
13.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.8%
−93.4 ptssince 2013
from 94.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married21.7%(574)
Married70.1%(1,853)
Widowed3.1%(81)
Divorced5.1%(136)
Women 15+
Never married22.9%(664)
Married63.6%(1,846)
Widowed6.4%(185)
Divorced7.1%(206)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kentfield, California?

Kentfield, California has about 6,808 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kentfield, California?

The typical household in Kentfield, California earns about $233,824 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 $1,971,300, and the typical rent is about $2,523 a month.

How educated are people in Kentfield, California?

About 79.9% 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 4.0% 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 835 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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