Marin County, CA

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Marin County Overview

260,485
TOTAL POPULATION
127,983
MALE POPULATION
132,502
FEMALE POPULATION
96.59
MALES / 100 FEMALES
103.53
FEMALES / 100 MALES
47.4
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$87,300
PER CAPITA INCOME
$185,883
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$142,019
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
33.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
66.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,561
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.52
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
137,061
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
63.3%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.8%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Marin County Area Codes

Race in Marin County

The most populous races in Marin County are White / Caucasian (192,209 | 73.8%), Hispanic or Latino (43,143 | 16.6%), and Two or more Races (23,361 | 9.0%).
Race in Marin County
Race# Population% Population
Asian16,4036.3%
Black / African American6,2242.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific4300.2%
Hispanic or Latino43,14316.6%
Native / Alaskan1,1310.4%
White / Caucasian192,20973.8%
Two or more Races23,3619.0%
Some other Race20,7278.0%
Total260,485100.0%

Ancestry in Marin County

The most populous ancestries reported in Marin County are English (34,751 | 13.3%), German (34,091 | 13.1%), Irish (31,658 | 12.1%), Italian (20,841 | 8.0%), and Mexican (19,797 | 7.6%), together accounting for 54.2% of all Marin County residents.
Ancestry in Marin County
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan200.0%
African5990.2%
Alaska Native40.0%
Albanian890.0%
Alsatian480.0%
American6,5882.5%
Apache1820.1%
Arab2,3380.9%
Argentinean3380.1%
Armenian4030.2%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac1120.0%
Australian4680.2%
Austrian1,5540.6%
Bangladeshi110.0%
Basque2440.1%
Belgian4860.2%
Belizean500.0%
Bermudan350.0%
Bhutanese3,7661.5%
Blackfeet2110.1%
Bolivian1180.1%
Brazilian1,2800.5%
British3,8071.5%
Bulgarian1670.1%
Burmese2,0430.8%
Cambodian720.0%
Canadian1,1170.4%
Celtic710.0%
Central American14,0275.4%
Central American Indian4590.2%
Cherokee7890.3%
Cheyenne150.0%
Chickasaw90.0%
Chilean3180.1%
Chinese990.0%
Chippewa1520.1%
Choctaw620.0%
Colombian4520.2%
Comanche550.0%
Costa Rican2250.1%
Cree150.0%
Creek50.0%
Croatian9020.4%
Cuban4170.2%
Czech1,1670.4%
Czechoslovakian3530.1%
Danish2,1580.8%
Delaware360.0%
Dominican3200.1%
Dutch3,2041.2%
Eastern European2,6901.0%
Ecuadorian5810.2%
Egyptian3510.1%
English34,75113.3%
Estonian740.0%
Ethiopian440.0%
European9,3783.6%
Fijian140.0%
Filipino2360.1%
Finnish7680.3%
French7,7563.0%
French American Indian70.0%
French Canadian1,2660.5%
German34,09113.1%
Ghanaian110.0%
Greek2,1510.8%
Guamanian / Chamorro2070.1%
Guatemalan9,1663.5%
Guyanese270.0%
Haitian390.0%
Honduran2220.1%
Hungarian1,4010.5%
Icelander410.0%
Indian (Asian)7,5662.9%
Indonesian510.0%
Inupiat90.0%
Iranian1,6670.6%
Iraqi270.0%
Irish31,65812.1%
Iroquois360.0%
Israeli780.0%
Italian20,8418.0%
Jamaican1960.1%
Japanese4880.2%
Jordanian1350.1%
Kenyan1360.1%
Korean3,7841.5%
Laotian760.0%
Latvian1920.1%
Lebanese8100.3%
Lithuanian1,5200.6%
Luxembourger490.0%
Macedonian420.0%
Malaysian430.0%
Maltese1190.1%
Mexican19,7977.6%
Mexican American Indian5130.2%
Mongolian570.0%
Moroccan250.0%
Native Hawaiian5320.2%
Navajo1250.1%
New Zealander140.0%
Nicaraguan1,2760.5%
Nigerian8120.3%
Northern European2,8151.1%
Norwegian4,3161.7%
Okinawan100.0%
Osage290.0%
Paiute80.0%
Pakistani6880.3%
Palestinian2100.1%
Panamanian1230.1%
Pennsylvania German420.0%
Peruvian1,4170.5%
Polish7,4682.9%
Portuguese2,2120.9%
Potawatomi1570.1%
Pueblo230.0%
Puerto Rican9360.4%
Puget Sound Salish60.0%
Romanian5100.2%
Russian6,5322.5%
Salvadoran3,0051.1%
Samoan270.0%
Scandinavian8810.3%
Scotch-Irish2,6621.0%
Scottish7,2482.8%
Senegalese100.0%
Serbian1670.1%
Sioux220.0%
Slavic740.0%
Slovak2990.1%
Slovene2210.1%
South African3640.1%
South American3,3311.3%
South American Indian440.0%
Soviet Union260.0%
Spaniard1,2670.5%
Spanish7850.3%
Spanish American110.0%
Sri Lankan1,8730.7%
Subsaharan African2,0180.8%
Sudanese20.0%
Swedish5,1452.0%
Swiss1,9120.7%
Syrian2610.1%
Thai2,9361.1%
Tlingit-Haida150.0%
Tohono O'Odham80.0%
Tongan100.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian540.0%
Turkish3510.1%
Ugandan400.0%
Ukrainian2,0060.8%
Uruguayan150.0%
Venezuelan790.0%
Welsh1,6870.6%
West Indian280.0%
Yaqui130.0%
Yugoslavian980.0%
Yuman10.0%
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Immigrants in Marin County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Marin County came from Latin America (19,441 | 7.5%), Central America (15,017 | 5.8%), Europe (12,283 | 4.7%), Asia (12,141 | 4.7%), and Mexico (6,157 | 2.4%), together accounting for 25.0% of all Marin County residents.
Immigrants in Marin County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa1,5870.6%
Argentina4470.2%
Armenia230.0%
Asia12,1414.7%
Australia3060.1%
Austria2100.1%
Azores2170.1%
Bangladesh150.0%
Belarus480.0%
Belgium1030.0%
Belize360.0%
Bolivia870.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina270.0%
Brazil1,6420.6%
Bulgaria930.0%
Cambodia1690.1%
Cameroon280.0%
Canada2,1420.8%
Caribbean4010.2%
Central America15,0175.8%
Chile1600.1%
China2,6451.0%
Colombia2390.1%
Costa Rica170.0%
Croatia250.0%
Cuba1700.1%
Czechoslovakia600.0%
Denmark1040.0%
Dominican Republic1010.0%
Eastern Africa2080.1%
Eastern Asia4,3921.7%
Eastern Europe2,2860.9%
Ecuador670.0%
Egypt1870.1%
El Salvador2,1840.8%
England1,4970.6%
Ethiopia110.0%
Europe12,2834.7%
Fiji2610.1%
France1,0320.4%
Germany1,5190.6%
Greece1530.1%
Guatemala5,8952.3%
Guyana270.0%
Haiti570.0%
Honduras1590.1%
Hong Kong3750.1%
Hungary920.0%
India1,2890.5%
Indonesia500.0%
Iran1,1080.4%
Iraq360.0%
Ireland6690.3%
Israel2840.1%
Italy6720.3%
Jamaica480.0%
Japan6760.3%
Jordan690.0%
Kazakhstan110.0%
Kenya1300.1%
Korea9990.4%
Kuwait530.0%
Laos30.0%
Latin America19,4417.5%
Latvia290.0%
Lebanon2780.1%
Liberia1170.0%
Malaysia1540.1%
Mexico6,1572.4%
Middle Africa490.0%
Moldova100.0%
Morocco230.0%
Netherlands4660.2%
Nicaragua5490.2%
Nigeria1070.0%
North Macedonia150.0%
Northern Africa3860.2%
Northern Europe4,8571.9%
Norway720.0%
Oceania8010.3%
Pakistan1400.1%
Panama200.0%
Peru1,0880.4%
Philippines1,5630.6%
Poland2830.1%
Portugal2940.1%
Romania1730.1%
Russia5740.2%
Scotland2400.1%
Serbia950.0%
Sierra Leone300.0%
Singapore580.0%
South Africa6630.3%
South America4,0231.5%
South Central Asia2,7241.1%
South Eastern Asia3,8311.5%
Southern Europe1,5760.6%
Spain4570.2%
Sri Lanka1510.1%
Sudan240.0%
Sweden2670.1%
Switzerland2340.1%
Syria640.0%
Taiwan2010.1%
Thailand4670.2%
Trinidad and Tobago250.0%
Turkey2210.1%
Uganda310.0%
Ukraine5200.2%
Uruguay700.0%
Uzbekistan100.0%
Venezuela1110.0%
Vietnam1,3410.5%
Western Africa2540.1%
Western Asia1,1940.5%
Western Europe3,5641.4%
Zaire150.0%
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Sex and Age in Marin County

Sex and Age in Marin County

The most populous age groups in Marin County are 50 to 54 Years (10,150 | 7.9%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (11,116 | 8.4%) for women.
Sex and Age in Marin County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years5,886 (4.6%)5,499 (4.2%)
5 to 9 Years6,781 (5.3%)6,574 (5.0%)
10 to 14 Years8,141 (6.4%)7,789 (5.9%)
15 to 19 Years8,122 (6.4%)7,918 (6.0%)
20 to 24 Years6,251 (4.9%)5,959 (4.5%)
25 to 29 Years5,501 (4.3%)4,810 (3.6%)
30 to 34 Years6,271 (4.9%)5,514 (4.2%)
35 to 39 Years7,036 (5.5%)6,975 (5.3%)
40 to 44 Years8,276 (6.5%)8,024 (6.1%)
45 to 49 Years9,540 (7.4%)9,516 (7.2%)
50 to 54 Years10,150 (7.9%)10,223 (7.7%)
55 to 59 Years9,918 (7.7%)11,116 (8.4%)
60 to 64 Years9,190 (7.2%)9,114 (6.9%)
65 to 69 Years8,367 (6.5%)9,503 (7.2%)
70 to 74 Years7,415 (5.8%)8,934 (6.7%)
75 to 79 Years5,109 (4.0%)5,849 (4.4%)
80 to 84 Years3,272 (2.6%)4,343 (3.3%)
85 Years and over2,757 (2.1%)4,842 (3.6%)
Total127,983 (100.0%)132,502 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Marin County

Median Family Size in Marin County

The median family size in Marin County is 3.02 persons per family, with married-couple families (53,549 | 81.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.06 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (3,740 | 5.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.71 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Marin County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple53,549 (81.3%)3.06
Single Male/Father3,740 (5.7%)2.71
Single Female/Mother8,554 (13.0%)2.87
Total Families65,843 (100.0%)3.02

Median Household Size in Marin County

The median household size in Marin County is 2.45 persons per household, with single male/father households (3,740 | 3.6%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.21 persons per household. non-family households (37,866 | 36.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.27 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Marin County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple53,549 (51.6%)3.11
Single Male/Father3,740 (3.6%)3.21
Single Female/Mother8,554 (8.3%)3.15
Non-family37,866 (36.5%)1.27
Total Households103,709 (100.0%)2.45

Household Size by Marriage Status in Marin County

Out of a total of 103,709 households in Marin County, 65,843 (63.5%) are family households, while 37,866 (36.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 31,034, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 30,206.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Marin County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-30,206 (29.1%)
2-Person Households31,034 (29.9%)6,641 (6.4%)
3-Person Households14,437 (13.9%)738 (0.7%)
4-Person Households13,561 (13.1%)100 (0.1%)
5-Person Households4,936 (4.8%)97 (0.1%)
6-Person Households1,051 (1.0%)34 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households824 (0.8%)50 (0.1%)
Total65,843 (63.5%)37,866 (36.5%)

Female Fertility in Marin County

Fertility by Age in Marin County

Average fertility rate in Marin County is 48.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 64.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 57.6% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Marin County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years1,042 (42.4%)64.0
35 to 50 years1,418 (57.6%)53.0
Total2,460 (100.0%)48.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Marin County

81.0% of women with births (2,460) in Marin County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 35 to 50 years age bracket with 21.4% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 15.6% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Marin County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years879 (84.4%)163 (15.6%)
35 to 50 years1,115 (78.6%)303 (21.4%)
Total1,993 (81.0%)467 (19.0%)

Fertility by Education in Marin County

Average fertility rate in Marin County is 48.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 72.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 7.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree represent 40.5% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Marin County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School61 (2.5%)7.0
High School Diploma207 (8.4%)38.0
College or Associate's Degree510 (20.7%)47.0
Bachelor's Degree997 (40.5%)59.0
Graduate Degree685 (27.9%)72.0
Total2,460 (100.0%)48.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Marin County

19.0% of women with births in Marin County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of less than high school are most likely to be married with 98.4% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 49.3% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Marin County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School60 (98.4%)1 (1.6%)
High School Diploma105 (50.7%)102 (49.3%)
College or Associate's Degree402 (78.8%)108 (21.2%)
Bachelor's Degree850 (85.3%)147 (14.7%)
Graduate Degree576 (84.1%)109 (15.9%)
Total1,993 (81.0%)467 (19.0%)

Income in Marin County

Income Overview in Marin County

Per Capita Income in Marin County is $87,300, while median incomes of families and households are $185,883 and $142,019 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income260,485$87,300
Median Family Income65,843$185,883
Mean Family Income65,843$268,099
Median Household Income103,709$142,019
Mean Household Income103,709$215,832
Income Deficit65,843$11,561
Wage / Income Gap (%)260,48533.36%
Wage / Income Gap ($)260,48566.64¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index260,4850.52

Earnings by Sex in Marin County

Average Earnings in Marin County are $68,079, $81,474 for men and $54,296 for women, a difference of 33.4%.
Earnings by Sex in Marin County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male75,959 (52.8%)$81,474
Female67,988 (47.2%)$54,296
Total143,947 (100.0%)$68,079

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Marin County

The most common earnings brackets in Marin County are $100,000+ for men (33,018 | 43.5%) and $100,000+ for women (20,213 | 29.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Marin County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less2,919 (3.8%)3,572 (5.2%)
$2,500 to $4,9992,047 (2.7%)3,047 (4.5%)
$5,000 to $7,4991,726 (2.3%)2,154 (3.2%)
$7,500 to $9,9991,299 (1.7%)1,373 (2.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4991,952 (2.6%)2,239 (3.3%)
$12,500 to $14,9991,370 (1.8%)1,885 (2.8%)
$15,000 to $17,4991,136 (1.5%)1,314 (1.9%)
$17,500 to $19,999961 (1.3%)1,376 (2.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4991,485 (2.0%)1,316 (1.9%)
$22,500 to $24,9991,208 (1.6%)1,154 (1.7%)
$25,000 to $29,9992,371 (3.1%)2,988 (4.4%)
$30,000 to $34,9992,568 (3.4%)2,212 (3.3%)
$35,000 to $39,9991,961 (2.6%)2,398 (3.5%)
$40,000 to $44,9991,835 (2.4%)2,287 (3.4%)
$45,000 to $49,9992,145 (2.8%)2,589 (3.8%)
$50,000 to $54,9992,053 (2.7%)2,487 (3.7%)
$55,000 to $64,9993,977 (5.2%)3,181 (4.7%)
$65,000 to $74,9992,836 (3.7%)3,025 (4.4%)
$75,000 to $99,9997,092 (9.3%)7,178 (10.6%)
$100,000+33,018 (43.5%)20,213 (29.7%)
Total75,959 (100.0%)67,988 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Marin County

Average earnings in Marin County are $94,541 for men and $65,260 for women, a difference of 31.0%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $165,379, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $34,651. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $101,287, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $23,036.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Marin County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$34,651$23,036
High School Diploma$53,367$36,932
College or Associate's Degree$68,678$41,171
Bachelor's Degree$119,404$77,526
Graduate Degree$165,379$101,287
Total$94,541$65,260

Family Income in Marin County

Family Income Brackets in Marin County

According to the Marin County family income data, there are 30,815 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 46.8% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 527 families (0.8%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Marin County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001,1191.7%
$10,000 to $14,9995270.8%
$15,000 to $24,9991,1191.7%
$25,000 to $34,9991,3832.1%
$35,000 to $49,9992,7654.2%
$50,000 to $74,9994,5436.9%
$75,000 to $99,9995,3998.2%
$100,000 to $149,9999,21814.0%
$150,000 to $199,9998,95513.6%
$200,000+30,81546.8%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Marin County

4-person families (13,277 | 20.2%) account for the highest median family income in Marin County with $250,001 per family, while 2-person families (33,224 | 50.5%) have the highest median income of $79,380 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Marin County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families33,224 (50.5%)$158,760
3-Person Families13,788 (20.9%)$196,382
4-Person Families13,277 (20.2%)$250,001
5-Person Families4,161 (6.3%)$250,001
6-Person Families764 (1.2%)$163,095
7+ Person Families629 (1.0%)$177,596
Total65,843 (100.0%)$185,883

Family Income by Number of Earners in Marin County

The median family income in Marin County is $185,883, with families comprising 2 earners (30,182) having the highest median family income of $236,250, while families with no earners (8,853) have the lowest median family income of $108,365, accounting for 45.8% and 13.5% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Marin County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners8,853 (13.5%)$108,365
1 Earner19,759 (30.0%)$149,284
2 Earners30,182 (45.8%)$236,250
3+ Earners7,049 (10.7%)$212,917
Total65,843 (100.0%)$185,883

Household Income in Marin County

Household Income Brackets in Marin County

With 37,439 households falling in the category, the $200,000+ income range is the most frequent in Marin County, accounting for 36.1% of all households. In contrast, only 1,970 households (1.9%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Marin County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0003,3193.2%
$10,000 to $14,9991,9701.9%
$15,000 to $24,9993,7343.6%
$25,000 to $34,9993,4223.3%
$35,000 to $49,9996,6376.4%
$50,000 to $74,9999,8529.5%
$75,000 to $99,9999,8529.5%
$100,000 to $149,99915,03814.5%
$150,000 to $199,99912,34111.9%
$200,000+37,43936.1%

Household Income by Householder Age in Marin County

The median household income in Marin County is $142,019, with the highest median household income of $177,098 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 43,502 households (41.9%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $62,790, with 1,000 households (1.0%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Marin County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years1,000 (1.0%)$62,790
25 to 44 Years21,496 (20.7%)$170,523
45 to 64 Years43,502 (41.9%)$177,098
65+ Years37,711 (36.4%)$100,163
Total103,709 (100.0%)$142,019

Poverty in Marin County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Marin County

With 6.7% poverty level for males and 7.2% for females among the residents of Marin County, 5 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 183 males (15.5%) and 1,066 females (12.9%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Marin County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years420 (7.3%)432 (7.9%)
5 Years183 (15.5%)178 (11.4%)
6 to 11 Years951 (10.8%)316 (4.2%)
12 to 14 Years171 (3.7%)312 (6.1%)
15 Years197 (11.5%)30 (1.9%)
16 and 17 Years246 (7.1%)157 (4.5%)
18 to 24 Years553 (6.5%)1,066 (12.9%)
25 to 34 Years889 (7.9%)1,041 (10.1%)
35 to 44 Years976 (6.6%)1,034 (6.9%)
45 to 54 Years1,254 (6.5%)1,015 (5.1%)
55 to 64 Years1,095 (5.9%)1,071 (5.3%)
65 to 74 Years868 (5.6%)1,378 (7.5%)
75 Years and over514 (4.7%)1,462 (9.9%)
Total8,317 (6.7%)9,492 (7.2%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Marin County

According to the poverty statistics in Marin County, males aged 12 to 14 years and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 96.3% of males and 98.1% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Marin County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years5,358 (92.7%)5,019 (92.1%)
5 Years996 (84.5%)1,389 (88.6%)
6 to 11 Years7,822 (89.2%)7,284 (95.8%)
12 to 14 Years4,474 (96.3%)4,774 (93.9%)
15 Years1,520 (88.5%)1,535 (98.1%)
16 and 17 Years3,207 (92.9%)3,334 (95.5%)
18 to 24 Years8,025 (93.5%)7,187 (87.1%)
25 to 34 Years10,371 (92.1%)9,282 (89.9%)
35 to 44 Years13,932 (93.4%)13,952 (93.1%)
45 to 54 Years18,041 (93.5%)18,721 (94.9%)
55 to 64 Years17,540 (94.1%)19,118 (94.7%)
65 to 74 Years14,607 (94.4%)16,912 (92.5%)
75 Years and over10,345 (95.3%)13,239 (90.1%)
Total116,238 (93.3%)121,746 (92.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Marin County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Marin County show that 1.9% or 1,030 of the total 53,549 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 4.8%, comprising of 140 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Marin County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children31,179 (98.4%)494 (1.6%)
1 or 2 Children18,464 (97.9%)396 (2.1%)
3 or 4 Children2,788 (95.2%)140 (4.8%)
5 or more Children88 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total52,519 (98.1%)1,030 (1.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Marin County

According to the poverty data in Marin County, 7.6% or 283 single-father households and 14.1% or 1,209 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 13 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 1 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Marin County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children92 (5.8%)357 (9.0%)
1 or 2 Children165 (8.5%)688 (16.2%)
3 or 4 Children13 (7.3%)163 (47.9%)
5 or more Children13 (100.0%)1 (100.0%)
Total283 (7.6%)1,209 (14.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Marin County

The poverty data for Marin County shows that 1,030 of the married-couple family households (1.9%) and 1,492 of the single-parent households (12.1%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 140 households (4.8%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 14 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Marin County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children494 (1.6%)449 (8.1%)
1 or 2 Children396 (2.1%)853 (13.8%)
3 or 4 Children140 (4.8%)176 (33.9%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Total1,030 (1.9%)1,492 (12.1%)

Employment Characteristics in Marin County

Employment by Class of Employer in Marin County

Among the 126,445 employed individuals in Marin County, private company employees (75,244 | 59.5%), self-employed (not incorporated) (17,216 | 13.6%), and not-for-profit organizations (10,916 | 8.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Marin County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees75,24459.5%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)9,4007.4%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)17,21613.6%
Not-for-profit Organizations10,9168.6%
Local Government Employees8,2176.5%
State Government Employees3,5512.8%
Federal Government Employees1,6121.3%
Unpaid Family Workers2890.2%
Total126,445100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Marin County

According to the labor force statistics for Marin County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (216,526), 63.3% or 137,061 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.8% or 7,950 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 86.3% or 26,158 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 16.4% or 592 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Marin County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years3,609 (28.3%)592 (16.4%)
20 to 24 Years9,096 (74.5%)1,119 (12.3%)
25 to 29 Years8,620 (83.6%)802 (9.3%)
30 to 34 Years10,053 (85.3%)432 (4.3%)
35 to 44 Years26,158 (86.3%)1,125 (4.3%)
45 to 54 Years33,120 (84.0%)1,358 (4.1%)
55 to 59 Years16,764 (79.7%)956 (5.7%)
60 to 64 Years12,776 (69.8%)626 (4.9%)
65 to 74 Years13,140 (38.4%)670 (5.1%)
75 Years and over3,664 (14.0%)205 (5.6%)
Total137,061 (63.3%)7,950 (5.8%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Marin County

According to labor force statistics for Marin County, 81.9% of individuals (107,432) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (131,174) are in the labor force, with 4.9% or 5,264 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 85.7% or 69,510 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 8.0% or 1,676 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Marin County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School7,323 (72.5%)465 (4.6%)
High School Diploma9,691 (73.0%)690 (5.2%)
College / Associate Degree20,952 (78.5%)2,135 (8.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher69,510 (85.7%)3,244 (4.0%)
Total107,432 (81.9%)6,428 (4.9%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Marin County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Marin County are Management (23,834 | 18.5%), Community & Social Service (20,306 | 15.8%), Business & Financial (10,613 | 8.2%), Computers, Engineering & Science (10,283 | 8.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (8,177 | 6.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Marin County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Marin County, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (81.2%), Architecture & Engineering (80.7%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (71.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (67.2%), Health Technologists (63.6%), and Education, Arts & Media (62.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Marin County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management13,444 (56.4%)10,390 (43.6%)
Business & Financial5,250 (49.5%)5,363 (50.5%)
Computers, Engineering & Science7,346 (71.4%)2,937 (28.6%)
Computers & Mathematics4,265 (81.2%)984 (18.8%)
Architecture & Engineering2,139 (80.7%)511 (19.3%)
Life, Physical & Social Science942 (39.5%)1,442 (60.5%)
Community & Social Service 8,656 (42.6%)11,650 (57.4%)
Education, Arts & Media867 (37.1%)1,469 (62.9%)
Legal Services & Support1,860 (56.2%)1,449 (43.8%)
Education Instruction & Library2,623 (32.8%)5,379 (67.2%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment3,306 (49.6%)3,353 (50.3%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating3,076 (37.6%)5,101 (62.4%)
Health Technologists2,463 (36.4%)4,303 (63.6%)
Total (Category)37,772 (51.6%)35,441 (48.4%)
Total (Overall)67,616 (52.4%)61,300 (47.5%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Marin County are Food Preparation & Serving (4,580 | 3.5%), Personal Care & Service (4,252 | 3.3%), Cleaning & Maintenance (4,034 | 3.1%), Healthcare Support (2,654 | 2.1%), and Security & Protection (1,672 | 1.3%).
Services Occupations in Marin County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Marin County, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (77.5%), Security & Protection (71.8%), and Law Enforcement (64.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (85.4%), Healthcare Support (73.3%), and Food Preparation & Serving (41.1%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Marin County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support709 (26.7%)1,945 (73.3%)
Security & Protection1,200 (71.8%)472 (28.2%)
Firefighting & Prevention742 (77.5%)215 (22.5%)
Law Enforcement458 (64.1%)257 (35.9%)
Food Preparation & Serving2,697 (58.9%)1,883 (41.1%)
Cleaning & Maintenance2,402 (59.5%)1,632 (40.5%)
Personal Care & Service621 (14.6%)3,631 (85.4%)
Total (Category)7,629 (44.4%)9,563 (55.6%)
Total (Overall)67,616 (52.4%)61,300 (47.5%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Marin County are Sales & Related (14,992 | 11.6%), and Office & Administration (10,417 | 8.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Marin County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Marin County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related8,021 (53.5%)6,971 (46.5%)
Office & Administration3,104 (29.8%)7,313 (70.2%)
Total (Category)11,125 (43.8%)14,284 (56.2%)
Total (Overall)67,616 (52.4%)61,300 (47.5%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Marin County are Construction & Extraction (4,994 | 3.9%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (1,681 | 1.3%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (449 | 0.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Marin County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Marin County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry333 (74.2%)116 (25.8%)
Construction & Extraction4,878 (97.7%)116 (2.3%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair1,591 (94.7%)90 (5.3%)
Total (Category)6,802 (95.5%)322 (4.5%)
Total (Overall)67,616 (52.4%)61,300 (47.5%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Marin County are Transportation (2,470 | 1.9%), Production (1,786 | 1.4%), and Material Moving (1,722 | 1.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Marin County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Marin County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production1,233 (69.0%)553 (31.0%)
Transportation1,963 (79.5%)507 (20.5%)
Material Moving1,092 (63.4%)630 (36.6%)
Total (Category)4,288 (71.7%)1,690 (28.3%)
Total (Overall)67,616 (52.4%)61,300 (47.5%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Marin County

Employment Industries in Marin County

The major employment industries in Marin County include Professional & Scientific (22,039 | 17.1%), Health Care & Social Assistance (16,155 | 12.5%), Retail Trade (12,705 | 9.9%), Educational Services (10,919 | 8.5%), and Construction (8,241 | 6.4%).
Employment Industries in Marin County

Employment Industries by Sex in Marin County

The Marin County industries that see more men than women are Construction (90.2%), Transportation & Warehousing (76.1%), and Utilities (72.4%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (69.8%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (66.7%), and Educational Services (66.1%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Marin County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting852 (71.2%)344 (28.8%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction16 (33.3%)32 (66.7%)
Construction7,432 (90.2%)809 (9.8%)
Manufacturing4,155 (68.6%)1,900 (31.4%)
Wholesale Trade1,636 (61.1%)1,043 (38.9%)
Retail Trade6,559 (51.6%)6,146 (48.4%)
Transportation & Warehousing2,374 (76.1%)744 (23.9%)
Utilities473 (72.4%)180 (27.6%)
Information2,703 (52.0%)2,493 (48.0%)
Finance & Insurance5,411 (67.5%)2,602 (32.5%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing2,418 (53.2%)2,127 (46.8%)
Professional & Scientific12,216 (55.4%)9,823 (44.6%)
Enterprise Management147 (68.4%)68 (31.6%)
Administrative & Support2,706 (57.4%)2,007 (42.6%)
Educational Services3,699 (33.9%)7,220 (66.1%)
Health Care & Social Assistance4,872 (30.2%)11,283 (69.8%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation2,170 (50.9%)2,089 (49.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services3,392 (52.1%)3,116 (47.9%)
Public Administration2,316 (51.2%)2,203 (48.7%)
Total67,616 (52.4%)61,300 (47.5%)

Education in Marin County

School Enrollment in Marin County

The most common levels of schooling among the 58,997 students in Marin County are high school (14,253 | 24.2%), college / undergraduate (12,353 | 20.9%), and middle school (12,075 | 20.5%).
School Enrollment in Marin County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool3,7856.4%
Kindergarten3,0675.2%
Elementary School10,50817.8%
Middle School12,07520.5%
High School14,25324.2%
College / Undergraduate12,35320.9%
Graduate / Professional2,9565.0%
Total58,997100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Marin County

Out of a total of 58,997 students who are enrolled in schools in Marin County, 13,864 (23.5%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 45,133 (76.5%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 1,875 (64.6% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 5,185 (82.5% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Marin County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds1,027 (35.4%)1,875 (64.6%)
5 to 9 Year Old10,559 (81.9%)2,338 (18.1%)
10 to 14 Year Olds12,440 (80.1%)3,096 (19.9%)
15 to 17 Year Olds8,320 (82.4%)1,781 (17.6%)
18 to 19 Year Olds3,506 (73.1%)1,291 (26.9%)
20 to 24 Year Olds5,185 (82.5%)1,103 (17.5%)
25 to 34 Year Olds1,506 (64.1%)842 (35.9%)
35 Years and over2,596 (62.9%)1,532 (37.1%)
Total45,133 (76.5%)13,864 (23.5%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Marin County

Business (19,145 | 14.9%), social sciences (18,939 | 14.8%), literature & languages (10,334 | 8.1%), liberal arts & history (9,170 | 7.1%), and visual & performing arts (9,150 | 7.1%) are the most common fields of study among 128,276 individuals in Marin County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Marin County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics5,3264.2%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural9,0897.1%
Physical & Health Sciences4,3043.4%
Psychology8,4786.6%
Social Sciences18,93914.8%
Engineering7,1035.5%
Multidisciplinary Studies8750.7%
Science & Technology8,4656.6%
Business19,14514.9%
Education6,9995.5%
Literature & Languages10,3348.1%
Liberal Arts & History9,1707.1%
Visual & Performing Arts9,1507.1%
Communications6,7515.3%
Arts & Humanities4,1483.2%
Total128,276100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Marin County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Marin County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Marin County are males with 2 vehicles (29,644, accounting for 44.8%) and females with 2 vehicles (25,051, making up 50.0%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Marin County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle1,397 (2.1%)1,086 (1.8%)
1 Vehicle11,145 (16.8%)14,397 (24.3%)
2 Vehicles29,644 (44.8%)25,051 (42.2%)
3 Vehicles15,901 (24.0%)12,654 (21.3%)
4 Vehicles5,954 (9.0%)4,497 (7.6%)
5 or more Vehicles2,137 (3.2%)1,635 (2.8%)
Total66,178 (100.0%)59,320 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Marin County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Marin County are 15 to 19 minutes (12,876 commuters, 13.8%), 10 to 14 minutes (11,585 commuters, 12.4%), and 20 to 24 minutes (10,833 commuters, 11.6%).
Commute Time in Marin County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes2,8763.1%
5 to 9 Minutes8,3248.9%
10 to 14 Minutes11,58512.4%
15 to 19 Minutes12,87613.8%
20 to 24 Minutes10,83311.6%
25 to 29 Minutes4,8305.2%
30 to 34 Minutes10,73611.5%
35 to 39 Minutes3,4913.7%
40 to 44 Minutes4,9665.3%
45 to 59 Minutes9,76510.4%
60 to 89 Minutes10,32311.0%
90 or more Minutes3,0673.3%

Commute Time by Sex in Marin County

The most common commute times in Marin County are 15 to 19 minutes (6,203 commuters, 12.4%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (6,673 commuters, 15.2%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Marin County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes1,420 (2.9%)1,456 (3.3%)
5 to 9 Minutes3,550 (7.1%)4,774 (10.9%)
10 to 14 Minutes5,615 (11.3%)5,970 (13.6%)
15 to 19 Minutes6,203 (12.4%)6,673 (15.2%)
20 to 24 Minutes5,438 (10.9%)5,395 (12.3%)
25 to 29 Minutes2,415 (4.9%)2,415 (5.5%)
30 to 34 Minutes5,981 (12.0%)4,755 (10.8%)
35 to 39 Minutes2,318 (4.6%)1,173 (2.7%)
40 to 44 Minutes2,932 (5.9%)2,034 (4.6%)
45 to 59 Minutes5,981 (12.0%)3,784 (8.6%)
60 to 89 Minutes5,890 (11.8%)4,433 (10.1%)
90 or more Minutes2,091 (4.2%)976 (2.2%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Marin County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Marin County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (8,320, 16.7%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (7,439, 17.0%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Marin County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM1,712 (3.4%)577 (1.3%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM1,503 (3.0%)382 (0.9%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM1,679 (3.4%)845 (1.9%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM4,679 (9.4%)1,864 (4.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM4,848 (9.7%)2,742 (6.2%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM8,320 (16.7%)5,851 (13.4%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM5,502 (11.0%)6,518 (14.9%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM7,067 (14.2%)7,439 (17.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM3,638 (7.3%)3,510 (8.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM5,022 (10.1%)5,728 (13.1%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM2,014 (4.0%)2,838 (6.5%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM1,065 (2.1%)1,144 (2.6%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM1,487 (3.0%)2,823 (6.4%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM1,298 (2.6%)1,577 (3.6%)
Total49,834 (100.0%)43,838 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Marin County

Occupancy by Ownership in Marin County

Of the total 103,709 dwellings in Marin County, owner-occupied units account for 66,444 (64.1%), while renter-occupied units make up 37,265 (35.9%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Marin County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units66,44464.1%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units37,26535.9%
Total Occupied Housing Units103,709100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Marin County

Occupancy by Household Size in Marin County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household30,20629.1%
2-Person Household37,67536.3%
3-Person Household15,17514.6%
4+ Person Household20,65319.9%
Total Housing Units103,709100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Marin County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Marin County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household15,515 (51.4%)14,691 (48.6%)
2-Person Household25,956 (68.9%)11,719 (31.1%)
3-Person Household10,623 (70.0%)4,552 (30.0%)
4+ Person Household14,350 (69.5%)6,303 (30.5%)
Total Housing Units66,444 (64.1%)37,265 (35.9%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Marin County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Marin County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School1,346 (30.4%)3,078 (69.6%)
High School Diploma3,928 (47.1%)4,405 (52.9%)
College/Associate Degree12,698 (56.0%)9,956 (44.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher48,472 (71.0%)19,826 (29.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Marin County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Marin County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years8,1277.8%
35 to 44 Years14,36913.9%
45 to 54 Years21,03820.3%
55 to 64 Years22,46421.7%
65 to 74 Years20,06719.4%
75 to 84 Years12,68012.2%
85 Years and Over4,9644.8%
Total103,709100.0%

Housing Finances in Marin County

Median Income by Occupancy in Marin County

Median Income by Occupancy in Marin County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied66,444 (64.1%)$179,541
Renter-Occupied37,265 (35.9%)$88,349
Average103,709 (100.0%)$142,019

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Marin County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Marin County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000878 (1.3%)1,185 (3.2%)
$5,000 to $9,999587 (0.9%)712 (1.9%)
$10,000 to $14,999686 (1.0%)1,336 (3.6%)
$15,000 to $19,999693 (1.0%)1,138 (3.0%)
$20,000 to $24,999936 (1.4%)987 (2.6%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,689 (2.5%)1,785 (4.8%)
$35,000 to $49,9993,161 (4.8%)3,514 (9.4%)
$50,000 to $74,9994,585 (6.9%)5,233 (14.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9995,078 (7.6%)4,764 (12.8%)
$100,000 to $149,9999,506 (14.3%)5,486 (14.7%)
$150,000 or more38,645 (58.2%)11,125 (29.8%)
Total66,444 (100.0%)37,265 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Marin County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Marin County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300594 (0.9%)801 (2.1%)
$300 to $4991,360 (2.1%)886 (2.4%)
$500 to $7994,217 (6.4%)741 (2.0%)
$800 to $9992,696 (4.1%)683 (1.8%)
$1,000 to $1,4996,917 (10.4%)2,529 (6.8%)
$1,500 to $1,9994,728 (7.1%)5,220 (14.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4994,415 (6.6%)7,287 (19.6%)
$2,500 to $2,9994,393 (6.6%)4,792 (12.9%)
$3,000 or more37,124 (55.9%)12,976 (34.8%)
Total66,444 (100.0%)37,265 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Marin County

Housing Structures in Marin County

Housing Structures in Marin County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached65,09462.8%
Single Unit, Attached8,5258.2%
2 Unit Apartments3,5123.4%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments4,8904.7%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments6,4306.2%
10 or more Apartments13,71913.2%
Mobile Home / Other1,5391.5%
Total103,709100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Marin County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Marin County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached55,462 (85.2%)9,632 (14.8%)
Single Unit, Attached5,750 (67.4%)2,775 (32.6%)
2 Unit Apartments846 (24.1%)2,666 (75.9%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments707 (14.5%)4,183 (85.5%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments900 (14.0%)5,530 (86.0%)
10 or more Apartments1,687 (12.3%)12,032 (87.7%)
Mobile Home / Other1,092 (71.0%)447 (29.0%)
Total66,444 (64.1%)37,265 (35.9%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Marin County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Marin County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room417 (0.6%)2,606 (7.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms2,639 (4.0%)12,980 (34.8%)
4 or 5 Rooms17,317 (26.1%)14,797 (39.7%)
6 or 7 Rooms25,558 (38.5%)4,878 (13.1%)
8 or more Rooms20,513 (30.9%)2,004 (5.4%)
Total66,444 (100.0%)37,265 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Marin County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Marin County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas50,124 (75.4%)20,560 (55.2%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas2,889 (4.3%)1,436 (3.8%)
Electricity11,613 (17.5%)14,113 (37.9%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene30 (0.1%)56 (0.2%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels1,550 (2.3%)481 (1.3%)
No Fuel Used238 (0.4%)619 (1.7%)
Total66,444 (100.0%)37,265 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Marin County

Household Vehicle Usage in Marin County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle1,389 (2.1%)3,386 (9.1%)
1 Vehicle16,535 (24.9%)17,732 (47.6%)
2 Vehicles29,340 (44.2%)12,128 (32.6%)
3 or more Vehicles19,180 (28.9%)4,019 (10.8%)
Total66,444 (100.0%)37,265 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Marin County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Marin County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units21,31845,126
Median Property Value$1,165,500$1,365,400
Median Household Income$111,303$30,411
Monthly Housing Costs$1,156$35,488
Real Estate Taxes$6,947$397

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Marin County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Marin County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000433 (2.0%)328 (0.7%)
$50,000 to $99,999108 (0.5%)131 (0.3%)
$100,000 to $299,999942 (4.4%)699 (1.5%)
$300,000 to $499,9991,174 (5.5%)1,237 (2.7%)
$500,000 to $749,9992,007 (9.4%)2,559 (5.7%)
$750,000 to $999,9993,345 (15.7%)7,462 (16.5%)
$1,000,000 or more13,309 (62.4%)32,710 (72.5%)
Total21,318 (100.0%)45,126 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Marin County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Marin County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000935 (4.4%)750 (1.7%)
$10,000 to $24,9991,576 (7.4%)530 (1.2%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,044 (4.9%)739 (1.6%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,716 (8.1%)645 (1.4%)
$50,000 to $74,9992,224 (10.4%)1,445 (3.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,413 (11.3%)2,361 (5.2%)
$100,000 to $149,9993,176 (14.9%)2,665 (5.9%)
$150,000 or more8,234 (38.6%)6,330 (14.0%)
Total21,318 (100.0%)45,126 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Marin County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Marin County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x1,463 (6.9%)213,728 (473.6%)
2.0x to 2.9x921 (4.3%)2,256 (5.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x1,304 (6.1%)4,263 (9.5%)
4.0x or more17,319 (81.2%)5,936 (13.2%)
Total21,318 (100.0%)45,126 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Marin County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Marin County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800589 (2.8%)240 (0.5%)
$800 to $1,499297 (1.4%)314 (0.7%)
$800 to $1,49919,570 (91.8%)377 (0.8%)
Total21,318 (100.0%)45,126 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Marin County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Marin County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Marin County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years13,947 (98.7%)184 (1.3%)
6 to 18 Years39,576 (98.1%)751 (1.9%)
19 to 25 Years14,914 (90.8%)1,519 (9.2%)
26 to 34 Years17,289 (90.1%)1,890 (9.9%)
35 to 44 Years27,617 (92.6%)2,214 (7.4%)
45 to 54 Years37,286 (95.6%)1,738 (4.4%)
55 to 64 Years37,771 (97.3%)1,053 (2.7%)
65 to 74 Years33,668 (99.7%)97 (0.3%)
75 Years and older25,521 (99.9%)39 (0.2%)
Total247,589 (96.3%)9,485 (3.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Marin County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Marin County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born13,947 (98.7%)184 (1.3%)
Foreign Born, Citizen39,576 (98.1%)751 (1.9%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen14,914 (90.8%)1,519 (9.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Marin County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Marin County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00013,334 (94.7%)751 (5.3%)
$25,000 to $49,99916,562 (94.4%)990 (5.6%)
$50,000 to $74,99919,474 (92.0%)1,683 (8.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99920,256 (94.7%)1,128 (5.3%)
$100,000 and over174,514 (97.3%)4,803 (2.7%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Marin County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Marin County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 63,053 (21.6%)11,431 (80.9%)
6 to 18 Years8,434 (20.9%)32,189 (79.8%)
19 to 25 Years2,838 (17.3%)12,618 (76.8%)
25 to 34 Years2,896 (15.1%)14,943 (77.9%)
35 to 44 Years3,515 (11.8%)24,867 (83.4%)
45 to 54 Years4,265 (10.9%)34,001 (87.1%)
55 to 64 Years4,961 (12.8%)34,052 (87.7%)
65 to 74 Years31,443 (93.1%)21,237 (62.9%)
75 Years and over25,207 (98.6%)17,473 (68.4%)
Total86,612 (33.7%)202,811 (78.9%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Marin County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Marin County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years19 (0.3%)31 (0.6%)
5 to 17 Years790 (3.9%)543 (2.8%)
18 to 34 Years1,023 (5.1%)1,191 (6.2%)
35 to 64 Years3,361 (6.4%)3,567 (6.5%)
65 to 74 Years2,211 (14.3%)2,308 (12.6%)
75 Years and over3,619 (33.3%)5,937 (40.4%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Marin County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Marin County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years19 (0.3%)31 (0.6%)
5 to 17 Years56 (0.3%)103 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years59 (0.3%)127 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years603 (1.1%)639 (1.2%)
65 to 74 Years1,047 (6.8%)651 (3.6%)
75 Years and over1,992 (18.3%)2,261 (15.4%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Marin County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years19 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years13 (0.1%)72 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years100 (0.5%)212 (1.1%)
35 to 64 Years382 (0.7%)614 (1.1%)
65 to 74 Years278 (1.8%)326 (1.8%)
75 Years and over454 (4.2%)1,041 (7.1%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Marin County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years704 (3.5%)445 (2.3%)
18 to 34 Years818 (4.1%)806 (4.2%)
35 to 64 Years1,842 (3.5%)1,385 (2.5%)
65 to 74 Years539 (3.5%)375 (2.1%)
75 Years and over810 (7.5%)1,701 (11.6%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Marin County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years168 (0.8%)69 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years202 (1.0%)188 (1.0%)
35 to 64 Years1,180 (2.2%)1,435 (2.6%)
65 to 74 Years660 (4.3%)1,289 (7.0%)
75 Years and over1,790 (16.5%)4,059 (27.6%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Marin County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years142 (0.7%)184 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years136 (0.7%)238 (1.2%)
35 to 64 Years552 (1.1%)600 (1.1%)
65 to 74 Years241 (1.6%)435 (2.4%)
75 Years and over741 (6.8%)1,866 (12.7%)

Technology Access in Marin County

Computing Device Access in Marin County

Computing Device Access in Marin County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop94,90791.5%
Smartphone94,35891.0%
Tablet76,06573.3%
No Computing Device2,7822.7%
Total103,709100.0%

Internet Access in Marin County

Internet Access in Marin County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet1150.1%
Broadband Home88,43085.3%
Cellular Data Only7,6697.4%
Satellite Internet4,6064.4%
No Internet5,3055.1%
Total103,709100.0%

Marin County Summary

Marin County, California is a county located in the San Francisco Bay Area of the U.S. state of California. It is the smallest county in the state, with a population of approximately 250,000 people. The county seat is San Rafael. Marin County is known for its natural beauty, with its rolling hills, redwood forests, and coastal views. It is also known for its high quality of life, with its excellent schools, low crime rate, and vibrant cultural and recreational opportunities.

Geography

Marin County is located in the North Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area, just north of San Francisco. It is bordered by Sonoma County to the north, Napa County to the east, San Francisco Bay to the south, and the Pacific Ocean to the west. The county covers an area of 828 square miles, with a population density of about 300 people per square mile. The county is divided into two distinct regions: the coastal region, which is characterized by its rugged coastline and redwood forests, and the inland region, which is characterized by its rolling hills and oak woodlands.
The county is home to several state and national parks, including Point Reyes National Seashore, Muir Woods National Monument, and Mount Tamalpais State Park. The county also contains several lakes, including Alpine Lake, Lake Lagunitas, and Lake Nicasio.

History

Marin County was first inhabited by Native Americans, including the Coast Miwok and the Pomo. The first Europeans to explore the area were Spanish explorers, who arrived in the late 1700s. The area was later claimed by Mexico, and then by the United States in 1846.
In 1850, Marin County was established as one of California's original 27 counties. The county was named after Chief Marin, a Native American leader of the Coast Miwok tribe. The county seat was established in San Rafael in 1872.
In the late 1800s, Marin County became a popular destination for wealthy San Franciscans, who built large estates in the area. The county also became a popular tourist destination, with its scenic coastline and redwood forests.

Economy

Marin County has a diverse economy, with a mix of industries including technology, finance, healthcare, tourism, and retail. The county is home to several major employers, including Autodesk, BioMarin Pharmaceutical, and Kaiser Permanente.
The county's largest industry is tourism, with visitors drawn to its scenic coastline and redwood forests. The county is also home to several wineries, which attract visitors from around the world.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Marin County had a population of 252,409. The racial makeup of the county was 77.2% White, 8.3% Asian, 6.3% Hispanic or Latino, 4.2% African American, and 0.7% Native American.
The median household income in Marin County was $90,890 in 2019, and the median home value was $1,072,400. The county has a high rate of educational attainment, with 91.3% of adults over the age of 25 having at least a high school diploma and 63.2% having a bachelor's degree or higher.
Marin County is known for its high quality of life, with its excellent schools, low crime rate, and vibrant cultural and recreational opportunities. It is also known for its natural beauty, with its rolling hills, redwood forests, and coastal views.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Marin County?
Total Population of Marin County is 260,485.
What is the Total Male Population of Marin County?
Total Male Population of Marin County is 127,983.
What is the Total Female Population of Marin County?
Total Female Population of Marin County is 132,502.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Marin County?
There are 96.59 Males per 100 Females in Marin County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Marin County?
There are 103.53 Females per 100 Males in Marin County.
What is the Median Population Age in Marin County?
Median Population Age in Marin County is 47.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Marin County
Average Family Size in Marin County is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Marin County
Average Household Size in Marin County is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Marin County?
Per Capita income in Marin County is $87,300.
What is the Median Family Income in Marin County?
Median Family Income in Marin County is $185,883.
What is the Median Household income in Marin County?
Median Household Income in Marin County is $142,019.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Marin County?
Income or Wage Gap in Marin County is 33.4%.
Women in Marin County earn 66.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Marin County?
Family Income Deficit in Marin County is $11,561.
Families that are below poverty line in Marin County earn $11,561 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Marin County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Marin County is 0.52.
How Large is the Labor Force in Marin County?
There are 137,061 People in the Labor Forcein in Marin County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Marin County?
63.3% of People are in the Labor Force in Marin County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Marin County?
Unemployment Rate in Marin County is 5.8%.