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San Anselmo

California · 12,555 residents (2025 est.) · 2.675 sq mi
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#80Most expensive homesof 6,786$1,576,700#145Most work-from-homeof 6,82635.1%#258Highest median rentof 6,764$2,797#307Highest median household incomeof 6,818$173,641
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San Anselmo is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $173,641. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 71% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $1,576,700. With a median age of 45.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
71% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 71%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,679
+2%since 2000
from 12,378 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,740 / sq mi
+6%since 2009
from 4,458 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
45.6
+10%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:12,555 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
12K12K12K13K13K1990201020202024San Anselmo
202413K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.4%(679)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98%(1,008)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.2%(784)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194.8%(612)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.1%(520)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 347%(882)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4414.2%(1,795)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5414.1%(1,790)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6414.7%(1,864)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7413.7%(1,739)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846.9%(875)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1%(131)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$173,641
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,488 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$104,254
+148%since 2000
from $41,977 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
76.6%
+17.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.509
+6%since 2010
from 0.481 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services9.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Information5.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food5.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,576,700
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $504,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,797
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,074 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 66.8% in 2000
31.6% rent
Vacancy rate
5.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.8%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.1
−6%since 2009
from 9.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
76
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89%(11,011)
Black1%(128)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(513)
Asian2.9%(359)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic74.2%(9,411)
Black1.4%(174)
Hispanic / Latino10.5%(1,327)
Asian6.1%(774)
Other7.8%(993)
Diversity Score
54
+93%since 2009
from 28 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican3.5%(450)
Chilean1.6%(200)
Spaniard1.2%(155)
Ecuadorian1.2%(146)
Cuban0.5%(64)
Colombian0.3%(33)
Peruvian0.2%(28)
Argentine0.2%(27)
Salvadoran0.1%(15)
Asian origin
Chinese2.1%(271)
Filipino1.6%(209)
Japanese1.4%(182)
Korean0.5%(61)
Asian Indian0.3%(42)
Thai0.1%(7)
Pacific Islander origin
Fijian0.1%(9)
Ancestry
Irish16.3%(2,064)
English14.7%(1,867)
German14.5%(1,843)
Italian9.9%(1,258)
Polish4.1%(523)
Swedish4%(507)
American3.5%(447)
Greek3.3%(416)
Scottish2.3%(294)
French2.2%(277)
British2.1%(260)
Russian2%(250)
+ 28 more ancestry groups with data
Norwegian1.7%(217)
Welsh1.5%(190)
Dutch1.3%(168)
Swiss1%(128)
Portuguese1%(125)
Iranian0.9%(117)
Scotch-Irish0.9%(110)
Danish0.8%(100)
Czech0.8%(96)
Austrian0.6%(81)
Lithuanian0.6%(71)
Hungarian0.4%(49)
Australian0.3%(36)
West Indian0.3%(36)
Israeli0.3%(35)
Slovak0.2%(31)
Ukrainian0.2%(30)
Canadian0.2%(27)
Belgian0.2%(26)
Arab0.1%(18)
Romanian0.1%(16)
Finnish0.1%(15)
Armenian0.1%(12)
Brazilian0.1%(10)
Lebanese0.1%(7)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Italian population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
70.6%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 59.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 96.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
30.3%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.2 min
+26%since 2000
from 24.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
50.7%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.3%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
35.1%
+24.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 69.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
70.2%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
9.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.5%
−44.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2012
from 7.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.1%
−92.9 ptssince 2013
from 94.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2017
from 95.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 89.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 4.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married23.1%(1,129)
Married65.3%(3,193)
Widowed2%(98)
Divorced9.6%(472)
Women 15+
Never married25.6%(1,359)
Married52.6%(2,795)
Widowed4.1%(218)
Divorced17.8%(944)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Anselmo, California?

San Anselmo, California has about 12,679 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in San Anselmo, California?

The typical household in San Anselmo, California earns about $173,641 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is San Anselmo, California expensive?

In San Anselmo, California, the median home is worth about $1,576,700, and the typical rent is about $2,797 a month.

How educated are people in San Anselmo, California?

About 70.6% of adults age 25 and over in San Anselmo, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in San Anselmo, California?

About 7.4% of people in San Anselmo, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has San Anselmo, California grown since 1990?

Yes, San Anselmo, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 936 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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