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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Novato

California · 47,630 residents · 27.369 sq mi
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Novato is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $63,453. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $364,800. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents. Households here earn about 34% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.6
US median: 35.2
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

47,630
Unchangedsince 1990
from 47,585 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,740 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 1,739 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.6
+15%since 1990
from 34.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
47K49K52K54K56K1990201020202024Novato
202453K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$63,453
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $45,890 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$32,402
+51%since 1990
from $21,518 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.6%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 4.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$364,800
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $278,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,146
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $818 in 1990
US average: $602
67.6%
+5.7 ptssince 1990
from 61.9% in 1990
32.4% rent
5.7
−5%since 1990
from 6.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

37.0%
+5.2 ptssince 1990
from 31.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
90.5%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 91.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
12.2%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 10.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.5 min
−5%since 1990
from 28.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Novato, California?

Novato, California has about 47,630 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Novato, California?

The typical household in Novato, California earns about $63,453 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 $364,800, and the typical rent is about $1,146 a month.

How educated are people in Novato, California?

About 37.0% 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 5.6% of people in Novato, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Novato, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Novato, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 45 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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

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