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Lagunitas-Forest Knolls

California · 1,819 residents · 4.246 sq mi
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Lagunitas-Forest Knolls is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $86,509. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $726,600. With a median age of 48.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 42% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,819
−1%since 2000
from 1,835 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
428 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 432 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.9
+20%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Lagunitas-Forest Knolls
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$86,509
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,917 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,698
+4%since 2000
from $31,504 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
55.6%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.328
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 7%
Information6.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$726,600
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,738
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,040 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.4%
−18.6 ptssince 2000
from 68.1% in 2000
33.3% rent
Vacancy rate
2.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
52.5%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
67.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
8.4
+17%since 2000
from 7.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(1,599)
Black1.4%(26)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(102)
Asian1.4%(25)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.4%(374)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87%(1,583)
Black1.4%(25)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(133)
Asian0.5%(10)
Other6.4%(117)
Diversity Score34.1%(620)
Diversity Score
34
+67%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.6%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 44.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.8%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 97.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
17.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.8 min
+25%since 2000
from 27.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
50.0%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Female
54.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Foreign born
11.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.2%
−43.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, California?

Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, California has about 1,819 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, California?

The typical household in Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, California earns about $86,509 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, California expensive?

In Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, California, the median home is worth about $726,600, and the typical rent is about $1,738 a month.

How educated are people in Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, California?

About 55.6% of adults age 25 and over in Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, California?

About 6.8% of people in Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, California has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 17 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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