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Tiburon

California · 9,146 residents · 4.489 sq mi
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Tiburon is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $178,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 77% 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 $2,000,001. With a median age of 49.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 126% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
77% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,146
+6%since 2000
from 8,666 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,037 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 1,930 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.2
+8%since 2000
from 45.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K8K9K9K1990201020202024Tiburon
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$178,125
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $106,611 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$118,095
+37%since 2000
from $85,966 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
82.6%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 69.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services22.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration12.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade1.7%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$2,000,001
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,000,001 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,537
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,557 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 69.8% in 2000
32.8% rent
Afford Score
11.2
+20%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78%(7,133)
Black0.9%(84)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(582)
Asian7.5%(683)
Other6.7%(613)
Diversity Score46.3%(4,236)
Diversity Score
46
+117%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
77.0%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 98.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
36.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 33.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
+22%since 2000
from 23.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
53.7%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.6%
+9.3 ptssince 2011
from 53.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
68.8%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
52.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
21.2%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.0%
−94.1 ptssince 2013
from 96.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tiburon, California?

Tiburon, California has about 9,146 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tiburon, California?

The typical household in Tiburon, California earns about $178,125 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 $2,000,001, and the typical rent is about $2,537 a month.

How educated are people in Tiburon, California?

About 77.0% 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 1.3% 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 1,614 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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

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