Santa Rosa, CA

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2024 Population

485,040

US Senator

Alex Padilla

Democratic Party

US Senator

Adam Schiff

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

42.9

0.468% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

8.89%

3.74% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$104,674

1.78% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$815,500

4.69% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

243,427

1.08% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in Santa Rosa, CA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

91.3% of the residents in Santa Rosa, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Santa Rosa, CA are Santa Rosa Junior College (6,314 degrees awarded in 2024), Santa Rosa Junior College (6,314 degrees), and Sonoma State University (1,906 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Santa Rosa, CA was $815,500, and the homeownership rate was 62.6%.

Most people in Santa Rosa, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Santa Rosa, CA was 2 cars per household.

Santa Rosa, CA borders Clearlake, CA, Napa, CA, San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA, Ukiah, CA, and Vallejo-Fairfield, CA.

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United States California

Population & Diversity

Santa Rosa, CA is home to a population of 485k people, from which 91.3% are citizens. As of 2024, 16.8% of Santa Rosa, CA residents were born outside of the country (81.6k people).

In 2024, there were 4.08 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (281k people) in Santa Rosa, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 68.8k Other (Hispanic) and 43.6k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

91.3%

2024 Citizenship

91.4%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 91.3% of Santa Rosa, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Santa Rosa, CA was 91.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Santa Rosa, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Santa Rosa, CA

White (Non-Hispanic)
281k ± 1.07k
Other (Hispanic)
68.8k ± 3.58k
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
43.6k ± 2.67k

30%

Hispanic Population

146k people

30% of the people in Santa Rosa, CA are hispanic (146k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Santa Rosa, CA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for California.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,877,888 ± 45,899 people
Philippines
827,719 ± 22,100 people
China
695,724 ± 20,296 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of California was Mexico, the natal country of 3,877,888 California residents, followed by Philippines with 827,719 and China with 695,724.

Foreign-Born Population

16.8%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

81.6k people

16.6%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

80.5k people

As of 2024, 16.8% of Santa Rosa, CA residents (81.6k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Santa Rosa, CA was 16.6%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Santa Rosa, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
7,981 ± 702
Gulf War (2001-)
3,157 ± 457
Gulf War (1990s)
1,960 ± 327

Santa Rosa, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.53 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Santa Rosa, CA.

Health

94.9% of the population of Santa Rosa, CA has health coverage, with 47.2% on employee plans, 17% on Medicaid, 16.2% on Medicare, 13.7% on non-group plans, and 0.82% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in California see 1,233 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,233 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1076 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 213 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

1,233 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in California

Primary care physicians in California see an average of 1,233 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,233 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in California in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.4% under 18 years, 18.8% between 18 and 34 years, 39.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.1%

Uninsured

47.2%

Employer Coverage

17%

Medicaid

16.2%

Medicare

13.7%

Non-Group

0.82%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Santa Rosa, CA declined by 5.68% from 5.41% to 5.1%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Santa Rosa, CA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Santa Rosa, CA employs 243k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Santa Rosa, CA were Health Care & Social Assistance (35,351 people), Retail Trade (26,159 people), and Manufacturing (24,439 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($125,506), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($110,568), and Finance & Insurance ($94,571).

Employment

Occupations

243k

2024 Value

± 3,990

−1.08%

1 Year decline

± 2.37%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Santa Rosa, CA declined at a rate of −1.08%, from 246k employees to 243k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Santa Rosa, CA, are Management Occupations (31,563 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (23,856 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (22,535 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Santa Rosa, CA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in California (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

243k

2024 Value

± 3,990

−1.08%

1 Year decline

± 2.37%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Santa Rosa, CA declined at a rate of −1.08%, from 246k employees to 243k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Santa Rosa, CA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (35,351 people), Retail Trade (26,159 people), and Manufacturing (24,439 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Santa Rosa, CA, though some of these residents may live in Santa Rosa, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$62,444

Median earning men ± $1,562

$50,909

Median earning women ± $1,387

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($101,390), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($97,556), and Information ($79,566).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Information ($85,640), Public Administration ($79,990), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($77,885).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

Y-Axis

2.57%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 17.9M people employed in California. This represents a 2.57% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in California.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

1,390
Construction
1,189
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
805
Health Care and Social Assistance

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$2.02M
Health Care and Social Assistance
$1.88M
Manufacturing
$1.28M
Construction

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Kamala Harris with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.25%).

Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff are the senators currently representing the state of California. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

California is currently represented by 51 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Santa Rosa, CA. Showing the available data for California.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (58.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (38.3%)
Republican Party
Robert Kennedy (1.25%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Kamala Harris with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.25%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in California for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from California

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

Alex Padilla

Senator from California

Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Kamala Harris, who had become Vice President of the United States.

Adam Schiff

Senator from California

Assumed office on December 8, 2024
Elected to the seat to succeed Laphonza Butler, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Dianne Feinstein.

Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff are the senators currently representing California.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in California over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2024, universities in Santa Rosa, CA awarded 8,354 degrees. The student population of Santa Rosa, CA in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 10,289 male students and 13,839 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Santa Rosa, CA are White (3,499 and 42.3%), Hispanic or Latino (3,284 and 39.7%), Unknown (538 and 6.5%), and Two or More Races (417 and 5.04%).

The largest universities in Santa Rosa, CA by number of degrees awarded are Santa Rosa Junior College (6,314 and 75.6%), Santa Rosa Junior College (6,314 and 75.6%), and Sonoma State University (1,906 and 22.8%).

The most popular majors in Santa Rosa, CA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,663 and 19.9%), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (681 and 8.15%), and General Business Administration & Management (520 and 6.22%).

The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $6,084 for in-state students and $18,684 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in Santa Rosa, CA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 93.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 8.31%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 24,128 (42.6% men and 57.4% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2024 there were 24,128 students enrolled in Santa Rosa, CA, 42.6% men and 57.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 10,044 records, of which 60.7% were women and 39.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Social Sciences
366 degrees awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
306 degrees awarded
General Psychology
173 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Santa Rosa, CA was General Social Sciences with 366 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Santa Rosa, CA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Santa Rosa Junior College
6,314 degrees awarded
Santa Rosa Junior College
6,314 degrees awarded
Sonoma State University
1,906 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Santa Rosa Junior College with 6,314 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 3,585 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Santa Rosa, CA, which is 0.752 times less than the 4,769 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 3,499 degrees mean that there were 1.07 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 3,284 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($6,084) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,540) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Public, 2-year ($1,298) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Santa Rosa, CA was $815,500 in 2024, which is 2.45 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $779,000 to $815,500, a 4.69% increase. The homeownership rate in Santa Rosa, CA is 62.6%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Santa Rosa, CA have an average commute time of 25.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Santa Rosa, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$815,500

Median Property Value 2024

±$6,412

$119,598

Median Property Taxes

±$2,241

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Santa Rosa, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Santa Rosa, CA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

62.6%

Homeownership

2024

66%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 62.6% of the housing units in Santa Rosa, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 62.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Santa Rosa, CA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$104,674

Median Household Income

± $2,030

191k

Number of Households

± 3,463

In 2024, the median household income of the 191k households in Santa Rosa, CA grew to $104,674 from the previous year's value of $102,840.

The following chart displays the households in Santa Rosa, CA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Santa Rosa, CA is from California.

0.493

2024 Wage GINI in California

0.495

2023 Wage GINI in California

In 2024, the income inequality in California was 0.493 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.424% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for California was higher than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in California in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in California across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (69.4%)
Worked At Home (15.9%)
Carpooled (9.36%)

In 2024, 69.4% of workers in Santa Rosa, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (15.9%) and those who carpooled to work (9.36%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

25.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Santa Rosa, CA have a shorter commute time (25.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 3.2% of the workforce in Santa Rosa, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Santa Rosa, CA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Santa Rosa, CA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Santa Rosa, CA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

8.89% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Santa Rosa, CA (42.6k out of 479k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Santa Rosa, CA is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.