Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Mill Valley, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

14,012

Median Agei

48.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

80.1%11,224

Asian

8.3%1,165

Two or More

4.9%691

Hispanic/Latino

4.8%668

Other

1.2%165

Black

0.7%99

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.3%29

High School Diploma

6.9%724

Some College (<1 yr)

2.8%295

Some College (1+ yr)

7.7%806

Associate's Degree

5.1%530

Bachelor's Degree

39.9%4,169

Master's Degree

22.2%2,317

Professional Degree

10.8%1,128

Doctorate

2.9%305

HS or Higher

98.7%

BA or Higher

75.8%

Graduate+

35.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$2,000,001

Median Renti

$3,278

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

66.2%3,767

Renter-Occupied

33.8%1,921

Total Units

6,418

Homeownership

66.2%

Vacancy Rate

11.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.5%94

$100K–$150K

0.1%5

$150K–$200K

0.3%12

$200K–$300K

0.6%23

$300K–$500K

0.8%29

$500K–$1M

4.6%175

$1M+

91%3,429

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

123

$2,000+

1,557

Year Built

2020 or later

0.5%30

2010–2019

6%385

2000–2009

1.5%94

1990–1999

2.5%158

1980–1989

9.8%628

1970–1979

9.8%627

1960–1969

16.6%1,068

1950–1959

13.7%880

1940–1949

11.5%741

1939 or earlier

28.2%1,807

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

73.1%4,157

Electricity

23.4%1,329

Solar

2.3%133

Other

1%55

Bottled/LP Gas

0.2%14

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$206,212

Mean Household Incomei

$294,061

Per Capita Incomei

$118,725

Poverty Ratei

5.9%

Unemploymenti

8.8%

Labor Forcei

7,209

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.7%265

$10K–$15K

1.2%71

$15K–$20K

0.4%20

$20K–$25K

1.4%78

$25K–$30K

0.8%45

$30K–$35K

0.7%38

$35K–$40K

0.8%44

$40K–$45K

2.1%117

$45K–$50K

1.5%87

$50K–$60K

2.5%143

$60K–$75K

4.2%237

$75K–$100K

5.3%299

$100K–$125K

7.2%407

$125K–$150K

7%399

$150K–$200K

7.1%406

$200K+

53.3%3,032

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

168

Residentsi

249

Avg. Tenant Renti

$628/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers17 homes91% occupied$812/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8150 homes83% occupied$607/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $206,212/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $62K/yr

81.4%

Very low income$62K–$103K/yr

16.2%

Low income$103K–$165K/yr

1.5%

Moderate / aboveOver $165K/yr

0.9%

Who Receives This Housing

64.7% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

42.2% of subsidized households are minority

21.7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

65% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2,60018.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

228

United Kingdom

226

India

218

Germany

167

Mexico

120

China

Philippines

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

6,498

Avg. Commutei

24.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

6,577

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

322(2.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.3%Insured

3.7%Uninsured

Mill Valley, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026