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Tomales

California · 204 residents · 0.332 sq mi
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Tomales is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $98,233. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 74% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $715,900. With a median age of 50.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 61% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 50.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
74% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 73%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
204
−3%since 2000
from 210 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
614 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 633 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
50.5
+10%since 2000
from 46.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
1141572002422852000201020202024Tomales
2024168
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$98,233
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,953 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2020
Per capita income
$41,352
+55%since 2000
from $26,609 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
66.3%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−14.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.307
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade18.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance13.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical13.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$715,900
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $326,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,001
+96%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $806 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.4%
−25.3 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
40.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
57.9%
+57.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
17.5%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
7.3
+16%since 2000
from 6.3 in 2000
2000 – 2020
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(184)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(9)
Asian2%(4)
Other18%(37)
Diversity Score44.3%(90)
Diversity Score
44
+320%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
74.3%
+30.9 ptssince 2000
from 43.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 89.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.9%
−10.1 ptssince 2000
from 21.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.9 min
+76%since 2000
from 23.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.5%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 88.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.9%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.7%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
29.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
60.1%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
34.9%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
Female
65.1%
−15.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
Foreign born
9.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tomales, California?

Tomales, California has about 204 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tomales, California?

The typical household in Tomales, California earns about $98,233 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tomales, California expensive?

In Tomales, California, the median home is worth about $715,900, and the typical rent is about $2,001 a month.

How educated are people in Tomales, California?

About 74.3% 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 0.0% of people in Tomales, California live below the federal poverty line.

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