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San Anselmo

California · 12,830 residents · 2.675 sq mi
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San Anselmo is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $146,179. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 75% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $1,147,100. With a median age of 47.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 86% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
75% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,830
+4%since 2000
from 12,378 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,796 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 4,627 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.2
+14%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K12K12K13K13K1990201020202024San Anselmo
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$146,179
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,488 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$87,047
+107%since 2000
from $41,977 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
75.0%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.1%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,147,100
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $504,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,093
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,074 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 66.8% in 2000
32.9% rent
Afford Score
7.8
+11%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.9%(10,118)
Black0.8%(97)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(1,180)
Asian3.4%(439)
Other3%(387)
Diversity Score37.9%(4,858)
Diversity Score
38
+93%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
74.9%
+16.0 ptssince 2000
from 59.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 96.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
31.5%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 21.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.0 min
+38%since 2000
from 24.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2011
from 69.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
67.0%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
6.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.9%
−92.1 ptssince 2013
from 94.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Anselmo, California?

San Anselmo, California has about 12,830 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in San Anselmo, California earns about $146,179 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 $1,147,100, and the typical rent is about $2,093 a month.

How educated are people in San Anselmo, California?

About 74.9% 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 3.2% 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 1,087 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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