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Tomales

California · 187 residents · 0.332 sq mi
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Tomales is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $109,063. Population has declined 11% 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 $611,600. With a median age of 57.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 39% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 57.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
77% 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
187
−11%since 2000
from 210 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
563 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 633 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
57.2
+24%since 2000
from 46.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
1141572002422852000201020202024Tomales
2024168
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$109,063
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,953 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2020
Per capita income
$126,823
+377%since 2000
from $26,609 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
79.3%
+20.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−14.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services16.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade14.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$611,600
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $326,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
61.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
38.4% rent
Afford Score
5.6
−11%since 2000
from 6.3 in 2000
2000 – 2020
Gentrification Score
24
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84%(157)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(14)
Asian2.1%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score23.5%(44)
Diversity Score
24
+123%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
76.9%
+33.6 ptssince 2000
from 43.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 89.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
28.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 21.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
34.7%
−53.8 ptssince 2009
from 88.5% 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
0.0%
−13.3 ptssince 2011
from 13.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
77.5%
−7.7 ptssince 2011
from 85.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
90.3%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+29.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
Foreign born
5.0%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−38.3 ptssince 2013
from 38.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tomales, California?

Tomales, California has about 187 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tomales, California?

The typical household in Tomales, California earns about $109,063 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 $611,600.

How educated are people in Tomales, California?

About 76.9% 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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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