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Stinson Beach

California · 255 residents · 0.892 sq mi
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Stinson Beach is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $132,857. Population has fallen 66% since 2000, a loss of 496 residents. 68% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $1,493,400. With a median age of 71.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 71.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
68% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
255
−66%since 2000
from 751 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
286 / sq mi
−66%since 2000
from 842 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
71.1
+51%since 2000
from 47.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
2053545036528012000201020202024Stinson Beach
2024255
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$132,857
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,679 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$64,614
+3%since 2000
from $62,452 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 69.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.5%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
+18%since 2010
from 0.340 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade27.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services27.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,493,400
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $868,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
95.8%
+37.0 ptssince 2000
from 58.8% in 2000
4.2% rent
Vacancy rate
78.9%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.3%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+38.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
11.2
+13%since 2000
from 9.9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
33
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(702)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(27)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.8%(81)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(242)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score12.1%(31)
Diversity Score
12
+12%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
67.8%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 59.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 99.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.1%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 21.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+39.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.2%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
33.3%
−38.9 ptssince 2011
from 72.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
36.5%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
57.6%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
Female
38.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
Foreign born
12.5%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.4%
−43.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
32.2%
+18.5 ptssince 2012
from 13.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.8%
−6.9 ptssince 2017
from 93.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2016
from 96.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stinson Beach, California?

Stinson Beach, California has about 255 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stinson Beach, California?

The typical household in Stinson Beach, California earns about $132,857 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stinson Beach, California expensive?

In Stinson Beach, California, the median home is worth about $1,493,400.

How educated are people in Stinson Beach, California?

About 67.8% of adults age 25 and over in Stinson Beach, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stinson Beach, California?

About 14.5% of people in Stinson Beach, California live below the federal poverty line.

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