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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

San Anselmo

California · 11,743 residents · 2.675 sq mi
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San Anselmo is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $44,770. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $334,000. With a median age of 38.5, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 25% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 38.5
US median: 33.0
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

11,743
−5%vs 2000
vs 12,378 in 2000
1990 – 2025
4,390 / sq mi
−5%vs 2000
vs 4,627 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
38.5
−7%vs 2000
vs 41.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$44,770
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $71,488 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$25,508
−39%vs 2000
vs $41,977 in 2000
US average: $14,340
7.3%
+2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$334,000
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $504,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$790
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $1,074 in 2000
US average: $450
65.6%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 66.8% in 2000
34.4% rent
7.5
+6%vs 2000
vs 7.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89%(11,011)
Black1%(128)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(513)
Asian2.9%(359)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.6%(2,425)
1990
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(11,194)
Black1.1%(126)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(433)
Asian1.8%(212)
Other1.8%(211)
Diversity Score19.1%(2,243)
19
−3%vs 2000
vs 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

47.0%
−12.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 59.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
93.6%
−3.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 96.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
16.7%
−5.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 21.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

33.0 min
+37%vs 2000
vs 24.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Anselmo, California?

San Anselmo, California has about 11,743 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in San Anselmo, California earns about $44,770 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 $334,000, and the typical rent is about $790 a month.

How educated are people in San Anselmo, California?

About 47.0% 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 7.3% of people in San Anselmo, 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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