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 258,765.

  • The median home value in Marin County is $1,405,900.

  • The median income in Marin County is $142,785.

  • The median rent in Marin County is $2,584.

  • The unemployment rate in Marin County is 6.1%.

  • The poverty rate in Marin County is 7.8%.

  • 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 60,604

Novato, CA Population 52,689

Mill Valley, CA Population 14,064

Larkspur, CA Population 12,856

San Anselmo, CA Population 12,711

Corte Madera, CA Population 10,101

Tiburon, CA Population 9,035

Fairfax, CA Population 7,523

Sausalito, CA Population 7,171

Kentfield, CA Population 7,128

Santa Venetia, CA Population 3,937

Marin City, CA Population 3,597

Sleepy Hollow, CA Population 2,644

Ross, CA Population 2,626

Belvedere, CA Population 2,415

Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, CA Population 1,795

Woodacre, CA Population 1,574

Black Point-Green Point, CA Population 1,560

Inverness, CA Population 1,396

Bolinas, CA Population 1,176

Alto, CA Population 866

San Geronimo, CA Population 562

Point Reyes Station, CA Population 465

Muir Beach, CA Population 399

Stinson Beach, CA Population 366

Dillon Beach, CA Population 224

Tomales, CA Population 192

Nicasio, CA Population 113

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 258,765. The population has increased 0.9% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 262,387 1.1%
2022 259,441 -0.2%
2021 259,943 -

Gender in Marin County

  • Marin County is 50.9% female with 131,665 female residents.

  • Marin County is 49.1% male with 127,100 male residents.

Female
50.9% (131,665)
Male
49.1% (127,100)
Gender Marin County CA USA
Female 50.9% 50.0% 50.5%
Male 49.1% 50.0% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Marin County

Marin County is:

  • 66.6% White with 172,256 White residents.

  • 2.1% African American with 5,544 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 189 American Indian residents.

  • 6.1% Asian with 15,755 Asian residents.

  • 0.2% Hawaiian with 417 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.8% Other with 2,028 Other residents.

  • 5.2% Two Or More with 13,448 Two Or More residents.

  • 19.0% Hispanic with 49,128 Hispanic residents.

White
66.6% (172,256)
African American
2.1% (5,544)
American Indian
0.1% (189)
Asian
6.1% (15,755)
Hawaiian
0.2% (417)
Other
0.8% (2,028)
Two Or More
5.2% (13,448)
Hispanic
19.0% (49,128)

Table: Marin County By Race

Race Marin County CA USA
White 66.6% 34.6% 58.2%
African American 2.1% 5.3% 12.0%
American Indian 0.1% 0.3% 0.5%
Asian 6.1% 15.1% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.2% 0.3% 0.2%
Other 0.8% 0.5% 0.5%
Two Or More 5.2% 4.1% 3.9%
Hispanic 19.0% 39.8% 19.0%

Household Income For Marin County, California

  • 3.4% of households in Marin County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.0% of households in Marin County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 3.1% of households in Marin County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 3.8% of households in Marin County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 5.9% of households in Marin County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 10.0% of households in Marin County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

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

  • 14.1% of households in Marin County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 11.0% of households in Marin County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 37.2% of households in Marin County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
3.4% (8,803)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.0% (5,135)
$15,000 to $24,999
3.1% (8,098)
$25,000 to $34,999
3.8% (9,706)
$35,000 to $49,999
5.9% (15,275)
$50,000 to $74,999
10.0% (25,921)
$75,000 to $99,999
9.5% (24,454)
$100,000 to $149,999
14.1% (36,522)
$150,000 to $199,999
11.0% (28,468)
$200,000 or more
37.2% (96,378)
Income Marin County CA USA
Less than $10,000 3.4% 4.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.0% 3.0% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 3.1% 5.2% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 3.8% 5.5% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 5.9% 8.4% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 10.0% 13.3% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 9.5% 11.8% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 14.1% 17.9% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 11.0% 11.1% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 37.2% 19.4% 12.6%

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

  • 5.0% of adults in Marin County completed < 9th grade.

  • 3.0% of adults in Marin County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 11.0% of adults in Marin County completed high school / ged.

  • 15.0% of adults in Marin County completed some college.

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

  • 33.0% of adults in Marin County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 17.0% 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
4% (12,938)
9-12th Grade
3% (7,762)
High School / GED
11% (28,464)
Some College
15% (38,814)
Associate's Degree
6% (15,525)
Bachelor's Degree
33% (85,392)
Master's Degree
17% (43,990)
Professional Degree
7% (18,113)
Doctorate Degree
3% (7,762)
Education Marin County CA USA
< 9th Grade 4% 7% 5%
9-12th Grade 3% 7% 6%
High School / GED 11% 20% 26%
Some College 15% 20% 19%
Associate's Degree 6% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 33% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 17% 10% 10%
Professional Degree 7% 3% 2%
Doctorate Degree 3% 2% 2%

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