Demographics & People — San Rafael, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 60,604 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~60,000 |
| Median Age | 43.2 |
| Total Households | 23,250 |
| Family Households | 13,728 |
| Average Household Size | 2.51 |
| Diversity Index | 0.5512 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 34,624 |
| Black or African American | 1,398 |
| Asian | 3,704 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21,037 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 20,874 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 19,787 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 13,678 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 9,255 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 7,806 |
| German | 6,914 |
| Irish | 6,396 |
| Hispanic: Guatemalan | 6,042 |
| English | 5,810 |
| Italian | 4,463 |
Language
| English Only | 36,099 |
| Spanish | 15,847 |
| Population 5+ | 57,787 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 1,714 |
| Population 18+ | 49,672 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 25.3 minutes |
| Work from Home | 26.3% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for San Rafael, California.