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Sebastopol

California · 7,532 residents (2025 est.) · 1.882 sq mi
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Sebastopol has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $87,684. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $845,700. With a median age of 49.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,445
−4%since 2000
from 7,774 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,956 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 4,131 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.1
+18%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:7,532 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K7K8K8K1990201020202024Sebastopol
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$87,684
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,436 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,843
+122%since 2000
from $22,881 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.5%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.458
+8%since 2010
from 0.423 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services8.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Information6.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$845,700
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $287,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,902
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $801 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
56.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 55.9% in 2000
43.7% rent
Vacancy rate
2.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.4%
−21.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.6
+56%since 2000
from 6.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
62
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.3%(6,635)
Black0.6%(50)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(720)
Asian1.5%(116)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.5%(2,063)
2024
White, non-Hispanic69.4%(5,164)
Black1.1%(80)
Hispanic / Latino15.8%(1,178)
Asian5.6%(416)
Other8.2%(607)
Diversity Score60.5%(4,504)
Diversity Score
60
+128%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.3%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 35.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 88.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.6%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+37%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
58.0%
−17.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
29.6%
+21.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.4%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 66.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.5%
−20.8 ptssince 2009
from 70.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Female
52.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Foreign born
11.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.8%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2012
from 12.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.1%
−85.6 ptssince 2013
from 87.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2017
from 90.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 87.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 8.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sebastopol, California?

Sebastopol, California has about 7,445 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sebastopol, California?

The typical household in Sebastopol, California earns about $87,684 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sebastopol, California expensive?

In Sebastopol, California, the median home is worth about $845,700, and the typical rent is about $1,902 a month.

How educated are people in Sebastopol, California?

About 51.3% of adults age 25 and over in Sebastopol, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sebastopol, California?

About 8.7% of people in Sebastopol, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sebastopol, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Sebastopol, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 441 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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