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Lucas Valley-Marinwood

California · 6,259 residents · 5.731 sq mi
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Lucas Valley-Marinwood is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $157,854. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 69% 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 $1,053,800. With a median age of 48.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 101% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
69% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,259
−2%since 2000
from 6,357 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Median age
48.8
+13%since 2000
from 43.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Lucas Valley-Marinwood
20246K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 54.1%(254)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.9%(372)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147.4%(464)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.5%(406)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.7%(230)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 345.3%(330)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411.6%(727)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5415.5%(970)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6414.8%(924)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7412.6%(791)
US avg: 10%
75 to 849.2%(573)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over3.5%(218)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$157,854
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,444 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$75,614
+97%since 2000
from $38,423 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
74.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services7.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 10%
Information5.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,053,800
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $451,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,763
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,364 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.9% in 2000
18.2% rent
Afford Score
6.7
−16%since 2009
from 8.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86%(5,464)
Black0.8%(50)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(267)
Asian5.9%(376)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.3%(4,650)
Black1%(65)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(590)
Asian7.6%(477)
Other8.1%(506)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.3%(158)
Cuban1.2%(83)
Ecuadorian0.7%(49)
Colombian0.7%(46)
Peruvian0.6%(41)
Spaniard0.3%(22)
Honduran0.3%(20)
Asian origin
Japanese1.5%(103)
Filipino1.1%(73)
Chinese1%(66)
Cambodian0.4%(30)
Asian Indian0.3%(18)
Ancestry
English18%(1,216)
Irish14.6%(986)
German8.5%(570)
Italian7.5%(505)
American5.5%(373)
British4.3%(292)
Polish3.6%(242)
Russian3.6%(240)
Dutch2.3%(157)
Scotch-Irish2.3%(155)
Hungarian2.2%(147)
+ 19 more ancestry groups with data
Scottish2.2%(145)
Norwegian2.1%(142)
French1.9%(126)
Swedish1.3%(85)
Slovak1.1%(77)
Croatian1%(65)
Danish1%(65)
Lithuanian0.7%(45)
Egyptian0.6%(42)
Swiss0.5%(36)
Ukrainian0.4%(26)
Iranian0.3%(21)
Belgian0.3%(17)
Finnish0.3%(17)
Austrian0.2%(14)
Welsh0.2%(14)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Italian population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
69.2%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 57.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 95.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
26.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 22.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.5 min
−2%since 2000
from 29.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.1%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 62.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
63.4%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 72.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
55.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
13.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.5%
−88.0 ptssince 2013
from 93.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married17%(361)
Married73.2%(1,556)
Widowed0.6%(12)
Divorced9.3%(197)
Women 15+
Never married27.3%(941)
Married47.3%(1,627)
Widowed5.6%(193)
Divorced19.8%(680)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lucas Valley-Marinwood, California?

Lucas Valley-Marinwood, California has about 6,259 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lucas Valley-Marinwood, California?

The typical household in Lucas Valley-Marinwood, California earns about $157,854 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lucas Valley-Marinwood, California expensive?

In Lucas Valley-Marinwood, California, the median home is worth about $1,053,800, and the typical rent is about $2,763 a month.

How educated are people in Lucas Valley-Marinwood, California?

About 69.2% of adults age 25 and over in Lucas Valley-Marinwood, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lucas Valley-Marinwood, California?

About 3.9% of people in Lucas Valley-Marinwood, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lucas Valley-Marinwood, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Lucas Valley-Marinwood, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 277 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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