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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Sebastopol

California · 7,774 residents · 1.882 sq mi
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Sebastopol has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $46,436. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $287,500. With a median age of 41.5, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 35.2
More educated
36% 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

7,774
+11%since 1990
from 7,004 in 1990
1990 – 2025
4,131 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 3,722 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.5
+15%since 1990
from 36.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7K7K7K8K8K1990201020202024Sebastopol
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$46,436
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,005 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$22,881
+44%since 1990
from $15,899 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.9%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 6.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$287,500
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $196,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$801
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $612 in 1990
US average: $602
55.9%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 53.8% in 1990
44.1% rent
6.2
+4%since 1990
from 6.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(6,597)
Black0.1%(10)
Hispanic / Latino8%(559)
Asian1%(70)
Diversity Score29%(2,029)
2000
White, non-Hispanic85.3%(6,635)
Black0.6%(50)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(720)
Asian1.5%(116)
Diversity Score26.5%(2,063)
27
−8%since 1990
from 29 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

35.5%
+10.0 ptssince 1990
from 25.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.4%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 88.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
12.8%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 9.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.2 min
−30%since 1990
from 24.6 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 Sebastopol, California?

Sebastopol, California has about 7,774 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Sebastopol, California?

The typical household in Sebastopol, California earns about $46,436 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 $287,500, and the typical rent is about $801 a month.

How educated are people in Sebastopol, California?

About 35.5% 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 6.9% 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 770 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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