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Lagunitas-Forest Knolls

California · 1,924 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 $111,447. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 50% 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 $885,900. With a median age of 51.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 42% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,924
+5%since 2000
from 1,835 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
453 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 432 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.3
+25%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Lagunitas-Forest Knolls
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$111,447
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,917 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,373
+69%since 2000
from $31,504 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
71.6%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$885,900
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,735
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,040 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 68.1% in 2000
31.2% rent
Afford Score
7.9
+11%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.2%(1,543)
Black1%(19)
Hispanic / Latino8%(154)
Asian2%(38)
Other8.6%(166)
Diversity Score42.5%(818)
Diversity Score
42
+108%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 44.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 97.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.2 min
+41%since 2000
from 27.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.9%
−18.5 ptssince 2011
from 79.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
65.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Female
54.9%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Foreign born
7.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.7%
−78.0 ptssince 2013
from 81.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

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

Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, California has about 1,924 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, California earns about $111,447 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 $885,900, and the typical rent is about $2,735 a month.

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

About 49.8% 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 13.7% 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 grown since 1990. The population has added about 88 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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