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Sebastopol

California · 7,379 residents · 1.882 sq mi
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Sebastopol has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $53,008. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $579,500. With a median age of 46.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 5.9% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,379
−5%since 2000
from 7,774 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,921 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 4,131 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.1
+11%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K7K8K8K1990201020202024Sebastopol
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,008
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,436 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,368
+41%since 2000
from $22,881 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
41.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.423
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$579,500
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $287,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,200
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $801 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.9%
−17.0 ptssince 2000
from 55.9% in 2000
47.1% rent
Vacancy rate
4.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
49.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.5%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
10.9
+77%since 2000
from 6.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic81.9%(6,041)
Black0.9%(68)
Hispanic / Latino12%(885)
Asian1.6%(116)
Other4.5%(331)
Diversity Score40.6%(2,993)
Diversity Score
41
+53%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 35.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 88.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
15.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+27%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
10.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
43.7%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 70.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Female
55.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Foreign born
6.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.7%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sebastopol, California?

Sebastopol, California has about 7,379 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sebastopol, California?

The typical household in Sebastopol, California earns about $53,008 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 $579,500, and the typical rent is about $1,200 a month.

How educated are people in Sebastopol, California?

About 38.6% 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 5.9% 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 375 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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