CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Santa Rosa

California · 113,313 residents · 42.536 sq mi

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Santa Rosa is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $35,237. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 34,282 residents. Median home value is $192,800.

At a glance

Wealthier

above the US median

US median: $30,130

Older

median age 35.0

US median: 33.0

More educated

27% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

Stable housing

home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

113,313

−23%vs 2000

vs 147,595 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

2,664 / sq mi

−23%vs 2000

vs 3,470 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

35.0

−3%vs 2000

vs 36.2 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

2024177K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$35,237

−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $50,931 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$17,259

−30%vs 2000

vs $24,495 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

8.3%

−0.2 ptsvs 2000

vs 8.5% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$192,800

+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $236,000 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$638

−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $862 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

57.9%

−0.7 ptsvs 2000

vs 58.5% in 2000

42.1% rent

Afford Score

5.5

+18%vs 2000

vs 4.6 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic70.9%(104,581)

Black2%(3,023)

Hispanic / Latino19.2%(28,318)

Asian3.8%(5,542)

Other0%

Diversity Score51.4%(75,902)

1990

White, non-Hispanic89.5%(101,387)

Black1.9%(2,101)

Hispanic / Latino9.3%(10,565)

Asian3.4%(3,837)

Other5.3%(5,988)

Diversity Score39.9%(45,225)

Diversity Score

−22%vs 2000

vs 51 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

26.9%

−0.7 ptsvs 2000

vs 27.6% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

85.7%

+1.5 ptsvs 2000

vs 84.2% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

8.8%

−0.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 9.1% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

20.0 min

+24%vs 2000

vs 16.1 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Santa Rosa, California?

Santa Rosa, California has about 113,313 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Santa Rosa, California?

The typical household in Santa Rosa, California earns about $35,237 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Santa Rosa, California expensive?

In Santa Rosa, California, the median home is worth about $192,800, and the typical rent is about $638 a month.

How educated are people in Santa Rosa, California?

About 26.9% of adults age 25 and over in Santa Rosa, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Santa Rosa, California?

About 8.3% of people in Santa Rosa, 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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