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Tiburon

California · 8,962 residents · 4.489 sq mi
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Tiburon is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $147,232. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 80% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $1,000,001. With a median age of 48.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 142% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
80% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,962
+3%since 2000
from 8,666 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,996 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,930 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.0
+6%since 2000
from 45.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K8K9K9K1990201020202024Tiburon
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$147,232
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $106,611 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$96,490
+12%since 2000
from $85,966 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
69.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 69.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.557
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services19.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration11.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food5.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Information4.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,000,001
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,000,001 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,001
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,557 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.5%
−21.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.8% in 2000
32.2% rent
Vacancy rate
6.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
39.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.8
−28%since 2000
from 9.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(7,656)
Black0.8%(72)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(317)
Asian4.4%(381)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.4%(1,851)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84.9%(7,605)
Black0.9%(77)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(410)
Asian5.6%(501)
Other1.7%(150)
Diversity Score29.7%(2,661)
Diversity Score
30
+39%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
80.2%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 69.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 98.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
39.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 33.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.6 min
+22%since 2000
from 23.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
65.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
9.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
12.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
61.5%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
52.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
13.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.2%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tiburon, California?

Tiburon, California has about 8,962 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tiburon, California?

The typical household in Tiburon, California earns about $147,232 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tiburon, California expensive?

In Tiburon, California, the median home is worth about $1,000,001, and the typical rent is about $2,001 a month.

How educated are people in Tiburon, California?

About 80.2% of adults age 25 and over in Tiburon, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tiburon, California?

About 3.7% of people in Tiburon, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tiburon, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Tiburon, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,430 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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

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