CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Santa Rosa

California · 147,595 residents · 42.536 sq mi

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Santa Rosa is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $50,931. Population has grown 30% since 1990. Median home value is $236,000.

At a glance

Wealthier

above the US median

US median: $42,589

Mid-age

median age 36.2

US median: 35.2

More educated

28% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 24%

More affordable

home values down 7%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $120,530

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

147,595

+30%since 1990

from 113,313 in 1990

1990 – 2025

Population density

3,470 / sq mi

+30%since 1990

from 2,664 / sq mi in 1990

US average: 242

Median age

36.2

+3%since 1990

from 35.0 in 1990

US average: 35.2

Population, 1990 – 2024

2024177K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$50,931

+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $35,237 in 1990

US average: $42,589

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$24,495

+42%since 1990

from $17,259 in 1990

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

8.5%

+0.2 ptssince 1990

from 8.3% in 1990

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$236,000

−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $192,800 in 1990

US average: $120,530

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$862

+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $638 in 1990

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

58.5%

+0.7 ptssince 1990

from 57.9% in 1990

41.5% rent

Afford Score

4.6

−15%since 1990

from 5.5 in 1990

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990

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

Black1.9%(2,101)

Hispanic / Latino9.3%(10,565)

Asian3.4%(3,837)

Diversity Score39.9%(45,225)

2000

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

Black2%(3,023)

Hispanic / Latino19.2%(28,318)

Asian3.8%(5,542)

Diversity Score51.4%(75,902)

Diversity Score

+29%since 1990

from 40 in 1990

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

27.6%

+0.7 ptssince 1990

from 26.9% in 1990

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

84.2%

−1.5 ptssince 1990

from 85.7% in 1990

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

9.1%

+0.3 ptssince 1990

from 8.8% in 1990

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

16.1 min

−20%since 1990

from 20.0 min in 1990

US average: 17.6

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 147,595 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Santa Rosa, California earns about $50,931 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 $236,000, and the typical rent is about $862 a month.

How educated are people in Santa Rosa, California?

About 27.6% 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 8.5% of people in Santa Rosa, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Santa Rosa, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Santa Rosa, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 34,282 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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

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