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Marin City

California · 2,666 residents · 0.537 sq mi
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Marin City has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $49,259. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $626,800. The poverty rate of 30.7% is well above the national figure. Despite a median home value of $626,800, the poverty rate sits 121% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,666
−2%vs 2011
vs 2,711 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
4,965 / sq mi
−2%vs 2011
vs 5,048 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
35.6
+6%vs 2011
vs 33.5 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,259
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $46,250 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,873
+12%vs 2011
vs $33,857 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
40.5%
+3.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 36.8% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
30.7%
−2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 33.4% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.484
−2%vs 2011
vs 0.493 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services13%
US avg: 7%
Public administration11%
US avg: 4.9%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food6.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$626,800
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $560,100 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,263
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $1,397 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
26.4%
−7.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 33.9% in 2011
69.3% rent
Vacancy rate
6.0%
+1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.7% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
61.7%
+8.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 53.8% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.6%
−6.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 62.6% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
12.7
+5%vs 2011
vs 12.1 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic33.5%(908)
Black43.3%(1,174)
Hispanic / Latino14.8%(400)
Asian4.2%(115)
Other4.2%(114)
Diversity Score84.4%(2,287)
2010
White, non-Hispanic31.6%(843)
Black37.3%(995)
Hispanic / Latino13.7%(365)
Asian10.7%(285)
Other6.3%(168)
Diversity Score90.6%(2,414)
Diversity Score
91
+7%vs 2011
vs 84 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.4%
+8.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 43.1% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.9%
+1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 92.6% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
18.2%
+3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.2% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
−2%vs 2011
vs 24.7 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
51.9%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.8% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
+2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.2% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
16.3%
−1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.1% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
16.9%
−1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.7% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.5%
+1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.1% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.1%
+1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.2% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.6%
−3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.6% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
51.4%
+1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.1% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
+2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 43.9% in 2011
Female
53.9%
−2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 56.1% in 2011
Foreign born
22.7%
+3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.7% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
3.8%
+1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.4% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marin City, California?

Marin City, California has about 2,666 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Marin City, California earns about $49,259 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 $626,800, and the typical rent is about $1,263 a month.

How educated are people in Marin City, California?

About 51.4% 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 30.7% of people in Marin City, California live below the federal poverty line.

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