Marin County Summary

Life in Marin County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Marin County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Marin County:

  • The population in Marin County is 260,485.

  • The median home value in Marin County is $1,464,636.

  • The median income in Marin County is $142,019.

  • The median rent in Marin County is $2,487.

  • The unemployment rate in Marin County is 5.8%.

  • The poverty rate in Marin County is 7.0%.

  • The average high in Marin County is 65.2° and there are 60.5 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Marin County

List Of Cities & Towns in Marin County

San Rafael, CA Population 60,891

Novato, CA Population 53,055

Mill Valley, CA Population 14,199

Larkspur, CA Population 12,969

San Anselmo, CA Population 12,761

Corte Madera, CA Population 10,155

Tiburon, CA Population 9,115

Fairfax, CA Population 7,567

Kentfield, CA Population 7,410

Sausalito, CA Population 7,233

Santa Venetia, CA Population 3,785

Marin City, CA Population 3,419

Sleepy Hollow, CA Population 2,778

Ross, CA Population 2,537

Belvedere, CA Population 2,327

Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, CA Population 1,747

Black Point-Green Point, CA Population 1,684

Inverness, CA Population 1,469

Woodacre, CA Population 1,389

Bolinas, CA Population 1,280

Alto, CA Population 659

Dillon Beach, CA Population 442

San Geronimo, CA Population 427

Muir Beach, CA Population 407

Point Reyes Station, CA Population 383

Stinson Beach, CA Population 371

Tomales, CA Population 178

Nicasio, CA Population 83

Map Of Marin County

Marin County, CA Weather

  • The average high in Marin County is 65.2°.

  • There are 99.75 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 60.5 inches of rain each year with 0.0 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 6:43 hours of sun each day in Marin County.

StatMarin County
Mean High65.2
Nice Days99.75
Rainfall60.5
Snowfall0.0
Sunny_hours6:43
65.2°
Average High
60.5
Inches of Rain

Marin County Photos

Belvedere Around San Francisco Yacht Club
Source: Wikipedia User Brocken Inaglory | CC BY-SA 3.0
Belvederec California In
Source: Wikipedia User Edward | CC BY-SA 3.0
San Francisco Bay From The Air In May
Source: Wikipedia User Edward Betts | CC BY-SA 3.0
Sf From Marin Highlands
Source: Public Domain
Town Center At Corte Madera
Source: Public Domain
Corte Madera Town Center
Source: Wikipedia User Sujoy Golan SujoyG | GFDL

Marin County Demographics

Population over time in Marin County

The current population in Marin County is 260,485. The population has increased 0.9% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 262,387 1.1%
2021 259,441 -0.2%
2020 259,943 -

Gender in Marin County

  • Marin County is 50.9% female with 132,502 female residents.

  • Marin County is 49.1% male with 127,983 male residents.

Female
50.9% (132,502)
Male
49.1% (127,983)
Gender Marin County CA USA
Female 50.9% 49.9% 50.4%
Male 49.1% 50.1% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Marin County

Marin County is:

  • 69.2% White with 180,340 White residents.

  • 2.2% African American with 5,725 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 249 American Indian residents.

  • 6.2% Asian with 16,170 Asian residents.

  • 0.2% Hawaiian with 430 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.8% Other with 2,012 Other residents.

  • 4.8% Two Or More with 12,416 Two Or More residents.

  • 16.6% Hispanic with 43,143 Hispanic residents.

White
69.2% (180,340)
African American
2.2% (5,725)
American Indian
0.1% (249)
Asian
6.2% (16,170)
Hawaiian
0.2% (430)
Other
0.8% (2,012)
Two Or More
4.8% (12,416)
Hispanic
16.6% (43,143)

Table: Marin County By Race

Race Marin County CA USA
White 69.2% 35.2% 58.9%
African American 2.2% 5.3% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.3% 0.6%
Asian 6.2% 14.9% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.2% 0.3% 0.2%
Other 0.8% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 4.8% 3.8% 3.5%
Hispanic 16.6% 39.7% 18.7%

Household Income For Marin County, California

  • 3.2% of households in Marin County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 1.9% of households in Marin County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 3.6% of households in Marin County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 3.3% of households in Marin County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 6.4% of households in Marin County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 9.5% of households in Marin County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 9.5% of households in Marin County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 14.5% of households in Marin County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 11.9% of households in Marin County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 36.1% of households in Marin County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
3.2% (8,444)
$10,000 to $14,999
1.9% (5,078)
$15,000 to $24,999
3.6% (9,428)
$25,000 to $34,999
3.3% (8,725)
$35,000 to $49,999
6.4% (16,765)
$50,000 to $74,999
9.5% (24,659)
$75,000 to $99,999
9.5% (24,720)
$100,000 to $149,999
14.5% (37,655)
$150,000 to $199,999
11.9% (31,099)
$200,000 or more
36.1% (93,907)
Income Marin County CA USA
Less than $10,000 3.2% 4.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 1.9% 3.2% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 3.6% 5.6% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 3.3% 6.0% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 6.4% 8.7% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 9.5% 13.7% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 9.5% 12.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 14.5% 17.8% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 11.9% 10.7% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 36.1% 17.9% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Marin County for adults over 25

  • 6.0% of adults in Marin County completed < 9th grade.

  • 2.0% of adults in Marin County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 10.0% of adults in Marin County completed high school / ged.

  • 16.0% of adults in Marin County completed some college.

  • 6.0% of adults in Marin County completed associate's degree.

  • 34.0% of adults in Marin County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 16.0% of adults in Marin County completed master's degree.

  • 7.0% of adults in Marin County completed professional degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Marin County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
5% (15,629)
9-12th Grade
2% (5,209)
High School / GED
10% (26,048)
Some College
16% (41,677)
Associate's Degree
6% (15,629)
Bachelor's Degree
34% (88,564)
Master's Degree
16% (41,677)
Professional Degree
7% (18,233)
Doctorate Degree
3% (7,814)
Education Marin County CA USA
< 9th Grade 5% 8% 3%
9-12th Grade 2% 7% 6%
High School / GED 10% 20% 26%
Some College 16% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 6% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 34% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 16% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 7% 3% 2%
Doctorate Degree 3% 2% 2%

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