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Stinson Beach

California · 541 residents · 0.892 sq mi
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Stinson Beach is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $120,250. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 210 residents. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $1,622,800. With a median age of 60.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 53% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 60.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
541
−28%since 2000
from 751 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
607 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 842 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
60.4
+28%since 2000
from 47.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
2053545036528012000201020202024Stinson Beach
2024255
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$120,250
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,679 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$73,394
+18%since 2000
from $62,452 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
77.3%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade19.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services4.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Information1.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,622,800
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $868,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,791
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,220 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.2%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 58.8% in 2000
32.8% rent
Afford Score
13.5
+36%since 2000
from 9.9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.8%(459)
Black0.6%(3)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(29)
Asian2.4%(13)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score20.8%(113)
Diversity Score
21
+93%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 59.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 99.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
24.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 21.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.7 min
+18%since 2000
from 28.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.2%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.3%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 72.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.0%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 71.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.9%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
Female
56.1%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
Foreign born
8.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.3%
−96.7 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stinson Beach, California?

Stinson Beach, California has about 541 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Stinson Beach, California earns about $120,250 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 $1,622,800, and the typical rent is about $1,791 a month.

How educated are people in Stinson Beach, California?

About 55.5% 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 7.7% of people in Stinson Beach, California live below the federal poverty line.

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