Marin City, CA Demographics

A map of Marin City's Population by Race

Marin City, California has an estimated population of 3,195, an increase from the 2,993 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 31.1% Black, 26.4% White, 19.4% Asian, 15.0% Hispanic, 7.6% Multiracial, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Marin City, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Marin City has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Marin City, that probability was 76.0% in 2020 and 76.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Marin City is ranked the 775th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Marin City was ranked the 808th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Marin City's White Population

845 residents of Marin City, or 26.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Marin City is lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Marin City ranks 1134th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Marin City's White population has declined by an estimated 16.9%. White residents' share of Marin City's population has decreased from 34.0% to 26.4%.

Marin City is less White than neighboring Strawberry CDP (Marin County) (66.7% White), Tamalpais-Homestead Valley (76.2% White), Sausalito (81.2% White), Alto (80.6% White), and Belvedere (85.1% White).

Marin City's Black Population

993 residents of Marin City, or 31.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Marin City is significantly higher than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Marin City ranks 7th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Marin City's Black population has grown by an estimated 25.1%. Black residents' share of Marin City's population has increased from 26.5% to 31.1%.

Marin City is more Black than neighboring Strawberry CDP (Marin County) (0.8% Black), Tamalpais-Homestead Valley (1.3% Black), Sausalito (0.4% Black), Alto (1.5% Black), and Belvedere (0.6% Black).

Marin City's Asian Population

621 residents of Marin City, or 19.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Marin City is slightly higher than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Marin City ranks 216th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Marin City's Asian population has grown by an estimated 53.7%. Asian residents' share of Marin City's population has increased from 13.5% to 19.4%.

Marin City is more Asian than neighboring Strawberry CDP (Marin County) (5.9% Asian), Tamalpais-Homestead Valley (7.1% Asian), Sausalito (6.7% Asian), Alto (5.7% Asian), and Belvedere (5.6% Asian).

Marin City's Hispanic Population

480 residents of Marin City, or 15.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Marin City is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Marin City ranks 950th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Marin City's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 8.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Marin City's population has decreased from 17.4% to 15.0%.

Marin City is more Hispanic than neighboring Tamalpais-Homestead Valley (7.6% Hispanic), Sausalito (8% Hispanic), Alto (12.3% Hispanic), and Belvedere (5.8% Hispanic). Marin City is less Hispanic than neighboring Strawberry CDP (Marin County) (16.8% Hispanic).

Marin City's Native American/Other Population

14 residents of Marin City, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Marin City is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Marin City ranks 714th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Marin City's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 65.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Marin City's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.4%.

Marin City is more Native American/Other than neighboring Alto (0% Native American/Other). Marin City is less Native American/Other than neighboring Strawberry CDP (Marin County) (4.6% Native American/Other), and Tamalpais-Homestead Valley (1.2% Native American/Other).

Marin City's Multiracial Population

242 residents of Marin City, or 7.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Marin City is slightly higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Marin City ranks 234th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Marin City's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 12.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Marin City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.6%.

Marin City is more Multiracial than neighboring Strawberry CDP (Marin County) (5.2% Multiracial), Tamalpais-Homestead Valley (6.7% Multiracial), Sausalito (3.3% Multiracial), Alto (0% Multiracial), and Belvedere (2.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.