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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Marina

California · 26,436 residents · 8.91 sq mi
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Marina has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $29,043. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $171,200. At a median age of 26.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 26.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
26,436
+5%vs 2000
vs 25,101 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,967 / sq mi
+5%vs 2000
vs 2,817 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
26.7
−17%vs 2000
vs 32.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,043
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $43,000 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,338
−40%vs 2000
vs $18,860 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
9.7%
−3.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$171,200
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $233,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$666
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $778 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
34.7%
−11.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 45.8% in 2000
65.3% rent
Afford Score
5.9
+9%vs 2000
vs 5.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic37.8%(9,500)
Black13.9%(3,494)
Hispanic / Latino23.2%(5,822)
Asian15.8%(3,976)
Other0%
Diversity Score88.4%(22,186)
1990
White, non-Hispanic53.6%(14,168)
Black19.1%(5,043)
Hispanic / Latino10.5%(2,768)
Asian20.7%(5,484)
Other6.6%(1,741)
Diversity Score85.9%(22,703)
Diversity Score
86
−3%vs 2000
vs 88 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.0%
+2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
84.2%
+12.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 71.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.5 min
+12%vs 2000
vs 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marina, California?

Marina, California has about 26,436 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Marina, California?

The typical household in Marina, California earns about $29,043 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marina, California expensive?

In Marina, California, the median home is worth about $171,200, and the typical rent is about $666 a month.

How educated are people in Marina, California?

About 17.0% of adults age 25 and over in Marina, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marina, California?

About 9.7% of people in Marina, California live below the federal poverty line.

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