Strawberry (Marin County), California Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Strawberry (Marin County) is a small city located in California, within Marin County. The total population is 5,830. It ranks as the 626th most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.

Age Demographics

The median age in Strawberry (Marin County) is 43.9 years. This is 16% higher than the state median of 37.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Strawberry (Marin County) is $157,661. This is 59% higher than the state median of $99,122. It is also 95% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.0%. This is 42% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 3.0%. This is 55% lower than the state rate of 6.6%. The median home value is $2,000,000+. Housing costs are 172% higher than the state median of $734,700. The home-value-to-income ratio of 12.7x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 41.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 26% lower than the state average of 55.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Strawberry (Marin County) is White (non-Hispanic), making up 66.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 16.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (66.7% vs 33.8%). The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 5.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (16.8%) is well below the state average of 40.2%. The Asian population (5.9%) is well below the state average of 15.3%.

Education

72.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Strawberry (Marin County) in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 94% higher than the state rate of 37.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 97.5%. Notably, 34.7% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Strawberry (Marin County), California is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against California state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,570 Census-designated places in California. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.