Santa Rosa, CA Demographics
What is the population of Santa Rosa?
There are 177,216 residents in Santa Rosa, with a median age of 40. Of this, 48.63% are males and 51.37% are females. US-born citizens make up 78.28% of the resident pool in Santa Rosa, while non-US-born citizens account for 10.17%. Additionally, 11.55% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 151,932 people in Santa Rosa currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 177,216 | -0.6% |
| Male Population | 86,188 | -0.9% |
| Female Population | 91,028 | -0.2% |
Male Population 48.63%
Female Population 51.37%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 40 | -1.0% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 138,733 | -0.4% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 18,019 | -0.3% |
| Not Citizen | 20,464 | -1.9% |
Citizen U.S. Born 78.28%
Citizen not U.S. Born 10.17%
Not Citizen 11.55%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 1,142 | 11.5% |
| Moved from Same County | 16,348 | -3.4% |
| Moved from Same State | 4,793 | -4.7% |
| Moved from Different State | 1,383 | 0.0% |
| Same House as Last Year | 151,932 | -0.3% |
Moved from Abroad 0.65%
Moved from Same County 9.31%
Moved from Same State 2.73%
Moved from Different State 0.79%
Same House as Last Year 86.52%
What are the employment statistics in Santa Rosa?
White-collar workers make up 78.68% of the working population in Santa Rosa, while blue-collar employees account for 21.32%. There are also 20,438 entrepreneurs in Santa Rosa (11.21% of the workforce); 119,816 workers employed in private companies (65.7%); and 23,060 people working in governmental institutions (12.64%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 143,488 | 101.3% |
| Blue Collar | 38,892 | 95.2% |
White Collar 78.68%
Blue Collar 21.32%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 20,438 | 87.0% |
| Private Companies | 119,816 | 101.4% |
| Governmental Workers | 23,060 | 96.8% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 19,066 | 110.5% |
Self Employees 11.21%
Private Companies 65.7%
Governmental Workers 12.64%
Not for Profit Companies 10.45%
How many households are there in Santa Rosa?
There are a total of 68,234 households in Santa Rosa, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 62.32% of these Santa Rosa households, while non-family units account for the remaining 37.68%. Additionally, 29.82% of households have children and 70.18% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 68,234 | 0.2% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -21.9% |
| Family Households | 42,524 | 0.4% |
| Non-Family Households | 25,710 | -0.2% |
Family Households 62.32%
Non-Family Households 37.68%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 20,349 | 0.4% |
| Households without Children | 47,885 | 0.1% |
Households with Children 29.82%
Households without Children 70.18%
What are the median and average incomes in Santa Rosa?
The average annual household income in Santa Rosa is $129,680, while the median household income sits at $97,410 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $103,218, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $118,882. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $55,525 and $71,830, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $129,680 | 7.8% |
| Median Household Income | $97,410 | 5.2% |
| People below Poverty Level | 16,590 | -5.5% |
| People above Poverty Level | 156,881 | -0.1% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Santa Rosa?
There are 70,961 housing units in Santa Rosa, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1980. Of the 68,234 occupied housing units in Santa Rosa, 56.17% are owner-occupied, while 43.83% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 68.27% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $690,300. In general, housing costs reach $2,130 per month in Santa Rosa.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 70,961 | 0.2% |
| Median Year Built | 1980 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 3,447 | 1.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 3,115 | -3.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 5,723 | -0.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 8,414 | -0.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 14,839 | -0.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 12,696 | -0.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 8,858 | 0.9% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 8,747 | -2.6% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 4,380 | 7.1% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 742 | 59.9% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 68,234 | 0.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 38,324 | 1.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 29,910 | -0.8% |
Owner Occupied 56.17%
Renter Occupied 43.83%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 26,165 | 2.3% |
| Without Mortgage | 12,159 | -1.6% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $690,300 | 3.5% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $669,900 | 3.8% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $2,130 | 3.5% |
With Mortgage 68.27%
Without Mortgage 31.73%
What is the level of education in Santa Rosa?
Approximately 27.6% of the population in Santa Rosa holds a high school degree (that's 38,882 residents), while 23.18% have attained a college certificate (32,662 locals) and 20.14% have a bachelor's degree (28,374 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 10,811 | 2.2% |
| Some High School | 38,882 | 2.3% |
| Some College | 32,662 | -20.9% |
| Associate Degree | 13,038 | -2.2% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 28,374 | -0.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 17,114 | 1.4% |
No High School 7.67%
Some High School 27.6%
Some College 23.18%
Associate Degree 9.25%
Bachelor's Degree 20.14%
Graduate Degree 12.15%
What is the marital status of Santa Rosa residents?
A total of 51,034 people in Santa Rosa have never been married (which represents 34.62% of the total population), while 70,526 of them are wedded (47.85%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 2,931 (1.99%) and 17,660 (11.98%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 51,034 | 1.6% |
| Married | 70,526 | -1.7% |
| Separated | 2,931 | -6.9% |
| Widowed | 8,185 | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 17,660 | -3.5% |
Never Married 34.62%
Married 47.85%
Separated 1.99%
Widowed 5.55%
Divorced 11.98%
What are the most common means of transportation in Santa Rosa?
The top three means of transportation people in Santa Rosa use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 74,781 residents commute by car, 2,019 prefer going to work by walking and 795 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 74,781 | -1.7% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 795 | -27.1% |
| Subway or Elevated | 42 | N/A |
| Railroad | 154 | -27.0% |
| Bicycle | 564 | -17.2% |
| Motorcycle | 87 | 38.1% |
| TaxiCab | 80 | 48.1% |
| Walk | 2,019 | 5.4% |
What is the median and average household income in Santa Rosa by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.