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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Novato

California · 47,585 residents · 27.369 sq mi
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Novato is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $45,890. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $278,800. Poverty is rare here, at 4.2% of residents. Households here earn about 28% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.4
US median: 33.0
More educated
32% 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

47,585
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 47,630 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,739 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 1,740 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.4
−13%vs 2000
vs 39.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
47K49K52K54K56K1990201020202024Novato
202453K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$45,890
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $63,453 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$21,518
−34%vs 2000
vs $32,402 in 2000
US average: $14,340
4.2%
−1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$278,800
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $364,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$818
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $1,146 in 2000
US average: $450
61.9%
−5.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 67.6% in 2000
38.1% rent
6.1
+6%vs 2000
vs 5.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.3%(36,336)
Black1.9%(893)
Hispanic / Latino13.1%(6,229)
Asian5.1%(2,442)
Other0%
Diversity Score44%(20,939)
1990
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(42,762)
Black2.7%(1,274)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(3,537)
Asian5%(2,362)
Other2.5%(1,187)
Diversity Score36.5%(17,383)
37
−17%vs 2000
vs 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

31.8%
−5.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 37.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
91.7%
+1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 90.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
10.2%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.8 min
+5%vs 2000
vs 27.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Novato, California?

Novato, California has about 47,585 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Novato, California?

The typical household in Novato, California earns about $45,890 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Novato, California expensive?

In Novato, California, the median home is worth about $278,800, and the typical rent is about $818 a month.

How educated are people in Novato, California?

About 31.8% of adults age 25 and over in Novato, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Novato, California?

About 4.2% of people in Novato, California live below the federal poverty line.

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

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