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Petaluma Center

California · 709 residents · 1.173 sq mi
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Petaluma Center has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,625. Population has fallen 15% since 2021, a loss of 128 residents. Renters pay a median $1,676 per month, above the US median of $1,124. At a median age of 28.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 1.1% of residents. Households here earn about 41% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 28.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
15% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

709
−15%vs 2021
vs 837 in 2021
2020 – 2024
604 / sq mi
−15%vs 2021
vs 714 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
28.9
+28%vs 2021
vs 22.5 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
69573777982186320202024Petaluma Center
2024763
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$46,625
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $50,833 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$15,545
−14%vs 2021
vs $17,997 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.2%
−11.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 36.2% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
1.1%
−0.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 1.6% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food7%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

$1,676
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $2,182 in 2021
US average: $1,124
14.6%
+14.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
85.4% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic51.4%(430)
Black2.5%(21)
Hispanic / Latino41.8%(350)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.3%(36)
Diversity Score69.8%(585)
2020
White, non-Hispanic55.6%(394)
Black5.8%(41)
Hispanic / Latino23%(163)
Asian2.3%(16)
Other8%(57)
Diversity Score73.1%(518)
73
+5%vs 2021
vs 70 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

24.8%
−2.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 26.7% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.0%
−0.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 98.1% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
5.4%
−3.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 9.4% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.7 min
−13%vs 2021
vs 15.9 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
49.7%
−12.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 62.4% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

8.5%
+6.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.1% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
76.7%
+2.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 73.7% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
48.8%
−3.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 52.2% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

50.4%
+3.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 47.4% in 2021
49.6%
−3.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 52.6% in 2021
3.7%
+1.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.5% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Petaluma Center, California?

Petaluma Center, California has about 709 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Petaluma Center, California?

The typical household in Petaluma Center, California earns about $46,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Petaluma Center, California expensive?

In Petaluma Center, California, the typical rent is about $1,676 a month.

How educated are people in Petaluma Center, California?

About 24.8% of adults age 25 and over in Petaluma Center, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Petaluma Center, California?

About 1.1% of people in Petaluma Center, 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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