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Tomales

California · 168 residents · 0.332 sq mi
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Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 42 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $849,400. With a median age of 65.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 54.8% is well above the national figure. Despite a median home value of $849,400, the poverty rate sits 340% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Older
median age 65.6
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
168
−20%since 2000
from 210 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
506 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 633 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
65.6
+42%since 2000
from 46.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
1141572002422852000201020202024Tomales
2024168
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$26,033
−2%since 2000
from $26,609 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
54.8%
+40.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.357
+16%since 2010
from 0.307 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$849,400
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $326,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+34.2 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
49.0%
+49.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
39.6%
+39.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(198)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(5)
Asian1.4%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.5%(22)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(168)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 43.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 89.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
37.8%
+16.8 ptssince 2000
from 21.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
10.8%
−77.7 ptssince 2009
from 88.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
30.1%
+30.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
59.0%
+47.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−13.3 ptssince 2011
from 13.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.4%
−35.8 ptssince 2011
from 85.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.1%
−69.9 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
66.7%
+47.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
Female
33.3%
−47.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−14.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
0.0%
−9.3 ptssince 2012
from 9.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−38.3 ptssince 2013
from 38.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2017
from 100.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2016
from 91.0% 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 Tomales, California?

Tomales, California has about 168 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Tomales, California expensive?

In Tomales, California, the median home is worth about $849,400.

How educated are people in Tomales, California?

About 37.8% of adults age 25 and over in Tomales, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tomales, California?

About 54.8% of people in Tomales, California live below the federal poverty line.

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