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Petaluma

California · 59,776 residents · 14.415 sq mi
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Petaluma is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $92,762. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $664,200.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
59,776
+10%since 2000
from 54,548 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,147 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 3,784 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.4
+17%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
41K47K52K57K63K1990201020202024Petaluma
202459K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,762
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,679 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,303
+71%since 2000
from $27,087 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
61.7%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$664,200
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $282,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,027
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $946 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.4%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
36.6% rent
Afford Score
7.2
+56%since 2000
from 4.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77%(41,996)
Black1.1%(581)
Hispanic / Latino14.6%(7,985)
Asian3.8%(2,089)
Other0%
Diversity Score42.4%(23,121)
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.5%(38,538)
Black1.3%(778)
Hispanic / Latino22.8%(13,606)
Asian4.7%(2,809)
Other5.1%(3,050)
Diversity Score63.9%(38,215)
Diversity Score
64
+51%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.5%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 30.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 85.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.1 min
+18%since 2000
from 26.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 72.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.9%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 70.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.3%
−20.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
15.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.9%
−84.9 ptssince 2013
from 88.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Petaluma, California?

Petaluma, California has about 59,776 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Petaluma, California?

The typical household in Petaluma, California earns about $92,762 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Petaluma, California expensive?

In Petaluma, California, the median home is worth about $664,200, and the typical rent is about $2,027 a month.

How educated are people in Petaluma, California?

About 40.5% of adults age 25 and over in Petaluma, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Petaluma, California?

About 6.6% of people in Petaluma, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Petaluma, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Petaluma, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 16,592 residents, a change of about 38 percent over that period.

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