Town · California
Corte Madera, California
Corte Madera, town, in Marin County, California. Corte Madera had 9,929 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 10,222 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 10,077 (±20). GEOID 0616462.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
9,929
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 10,222 · ACS 2020-2024: 10,077 ±20
Median household income
$232,763
±$36,730 (90% margin)
California: $99,122
Median home value
$1,755,200
±$182,579 (90% margin)
California: $734,700
Median gross rent
$3,500 or more
The survey's top or bottom value; no margin is published
California: $2,036
Where is Corte Madera and what county is it in?
Corte Madera is a town in Marin County, California. It covers 3.2 square miles of land, 3,235 residents per square mile in 2020.
Corte Madera is in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 5 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Corte Madera, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 9,929 people lived in Corte Madera on July 1, 2025, down 2.9% since 2020, a steeper fall than California's (−0.5%). The 2020 Census counted 10,222 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 10,077 (±20).
| Measure | Corte Madera | Marin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 10,077±20 | 257,969 | +239 |
| Households | 4,036±262 | 103,018 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.50±0.16 | 2.44 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,171±274 | 112,116 | no clear change |
Corte Madera's population since 2000
From 9,100 in 2000 to 9,929 in 2025: up 9.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Corte Madera as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Corte Madera?
The median resident of Corte Madera is 45.9 years old; 25.6% are under 18 and 18.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 70.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 12.1%. 10.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Corte Madera | Marin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.9±3.1 | 47.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 25.6%±3.6 pts | 19.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.8%±2.9 pts | 23.8% | – |
| Male | 50.9%±2.9 pts | 49.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 12.1%±4.5 pts | 19.5% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 70.2%±6.1 pts | 65.1% | −8.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.5%±1.6 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 6.8%±3.6 pts | 6.1% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 7.0%±2.9 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 2.3%±2.6 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 10.2%±2.8 pts | 19.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 15.0%±4.3 pts | 23.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.5%±1.8 pts | 3.8% | – |
| With a disability | 7.1%±1.8 pts | 10.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 1.7%±1.4 pts | 3.8% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 98.5%±1.5 pts | 92.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 79.3%±3.6 pts | 61.1% | +12.6 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 37.5%±5.6 pts | 27.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.8%±5.2 pts | 89.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.4%±1.3 pts | 1.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Corte Madera earn?
Half of Corte Madera's 4,036 households earn less than $232,763 a year (±$36,730), against $149,091 in Marin County and $99,122 in California. In 2015-2019 the median was $183,914 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $48,849 after inflation. 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Corte Madera | Marin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $232,763±$36,730 | $149,091 | +$48,849 |
| Mean household income | $317,382±$38,683 | $232,566 | – |
| Per capita income | $126,428±$14,588 | $93,920 | +$30,883 |
| People below the poverty line | 4.6%±2.7 pts | 8.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 4.0%±4.6 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 2.8%±2.9 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 99.3%±1.1 pts | 97.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 98.8%±1.3 pts | 95.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Corte Madera?
Owners occupy 68.8% of Corte Madera's occupied homes and renters 31.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $1,755,200 by its owner (±$182,579). The median renter pays $3,500 or more a month including utilities, and 36.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Corte Madera | Marin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $1,755,200±$182,579 | $1,507,300 | +$277,998 |
| Median gross rent | $3,500 or more | $2,668 | +$250 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 36.9%±13.2 pts | 47.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $4,000 or more | $4,000 or more | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 68.8%±6.3 pts | 64.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 31.2%±6.3 pts | 35.3% | – |
| Housing units | 4,171±274 | 112,116 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±1.5 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±3.3 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 70.2%±5.2 pts | 63.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0%±1.0 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4%±0.7 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 7.4%±3.2 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 10.1%±4.2 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.8%±1.9 pts | 4.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Corte Madera building?
Builders took permits for 7 new housing units in Corte Madera in 2025 (7 in single-family houses), 0.7 per 1,000 residents against 2.6 across California.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Corte Madera work and get to work?
39.0% of Corte Madera's workers drive alone and 44.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 30.9 minutes.
| Measure | Corte Madera | Marin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.2%±4.0 pts | 62.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.2%±3.1 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 39.0%±7.6 pts | 51.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.1%±4.2 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 3.6%±2.3 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Walked | 1.6%±1.3 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 44.1%±7.7 pts | 31.5% | +32.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 30.9 min±3.0 | 27.4 min | −5.5 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Corte Madera?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Corte Madera, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $215,798 (Tract 1211) to $216,731 (Tract 1212).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1211Marin County | 5,573 | $215,798 |
| Tract 1212Marin County | 6,374 | $216,731 |
| Tract 1200.02Marin County | 4,804 | $235,313 |
| Tract 9901Marin County | 0 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Corte Madera) · Census block assignment files
How does Corte Madera compare with other places in California?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Corte Madera is the 3,235th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 377th-most populous of 483 in California.
Corte Madera ranks 44th of 1,037 places in California with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 377th | 483 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 301st | 469 |
| Residents per square mile | 421st | 1,077 |
| Median household income | 44th | 1,037 |
| Per capita income | 40th | 1,073 |
| Median home value | 79th | 1,054 |
| Median gross rent | 1st | 987 |
| Poverty rate | 784th | 836 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35th | 988 |
| Median age | 272nd | 1,075 |
| Owner-occupied share | 471st | 1,064 |
| Work from home | 22nd | 822 |
| Travel time to work | 335th | 1,069 |
Corte Madera's figures with every place in California (CSV)
Every place in California, sortable · Compare Corte Madera with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Corte Madera?
15 of the 57 figures for Corte Madera on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Corte Madera are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Corte Madera.