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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

San Anselmo

California · 12,378 residents · 2.675 sq mi
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San Anselmo is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $71,488. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $504,700. With a median age of 41.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 51% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 35.2
More educated
59% 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

12,378
+5%since 1990
from 11,743 in 1990
1990 – 2025
4,627 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 4,390 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.3
+7%since 1990
from 38.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
12K12K12K13K13K1990201020202024San Anselmo
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$71,488
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,770 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$41,977
+65%since 1990
from $25,508 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.1%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 7.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$504,700
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $334,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,074
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $790 in 1990
US average: $602
66.8%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 65.6% in 1990
33.2% rent
7.1
−5%since 1990
from 7.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

59.0%
+12.0 ptssince 1990
from 47.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
96.9%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 93.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
21.9%
+5.2 ptssince 1990
from 16.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.0 min
−27%since 1990
from 33.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 12,378 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in San Anselmo, California earns about $71,488 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 $504,700, and the typical rent is about $1,074 a month.

How educated are people in San Anselmo, California?

About 59.0% 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 5.1% 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 635 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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