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Marin City

California · 3,195 residents · 0.537 sq mi
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Marin City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $68,846. Population has declined 11% since 2023. Median home value is $1,142,700. Households here earn about 31% less than the California median. Despite a median home value of $1,142,700, the poverty rate sits 29% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.9
Average education
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,195
−11%since 2023
from 3,597 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
5,950 / sq mi
−11%since 2023
from 6,698 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
41.4
−2%since 2023
from 42.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
3K3K3K3K4K201020202024Marin City
20243K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,846
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $73,077 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$94,259
+67%since 2023
from $56,408 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 45.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 15.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.612
+13%since 2023
from 0.540 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance9.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade4.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,142,700
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,185,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,335
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,663 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
38.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 41.4% in 2023
61.3% rent
Vacancy rate
5.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
39.2%
−11.4 ptssince 2023
from 50.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 59.8% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
16.6
+2%since 2023
from 16.2 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
36
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic28.3%(1,018)
Black20.6%(741)
Hispanic / Latino17.5%(630)
Asian25.5%(918)
Other8.1%(290)
Diversity Score96.9%(3,485)
2024
White, non-Hispanic26.4%(845)
Black31.1%(993)
Hispanic / Latino15%(480)
Asian19.4%(621)
Other8%(256)
Diversity Score95.8%(3,062)
Diversity Score
96
−1%since 2023
from 97 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 38.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.3%
+10.8 ptssince 2023
from 80.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 21.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
−7%since 2023
from 24.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
49.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 46.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.0%
−10.7 ptssince 2023
from 14.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
27.9%
+8.0 ptssince 2023
from 19.9% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
14.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 9.7% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 8.3% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 65.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 13.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2023
from 38.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 47.0% in 2023
Female
50.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 53.0% in 2023
Foreign born
32.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 35.8% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.1%
+6.9 ptssince 2023
from 8.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 8.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 94.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
64.7%
+7.4 ptssince 2023
from 57.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 11.6% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marin City, California?

Marin City, California has about 3,195 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Marin City, California?

The typical household in Marin City, California earns about $68,846 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marin City, California expensive?

In Marin City, California, the median home is worth about $1,142,700, and the typical rent is about $1,335 a month.

How educated are people in Marin City, California?

About 39.2% of adults age 25 and over in Marin City, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marin City, California?

About 16.1% of people in Marin City, California live below the federal poverty line.

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