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Healdsburg, California
Healdsburg, city, in Sonoma County, California. Healdsburg had 11,172 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 11,340 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 11,243 (±47). GEOID 0633056.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
11,172
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 11,340 · ACS 2020-2024: 11,243 ±47
Median household income
$103,554
±$7,704 (90% margin)
California: $99,122
Median home value
$950,100
±$32,483 (90% margin)
California: $734,700
Median gross rent
$2,158
±$271 (90% margin)
California: $2,036
Where is Healdsburg and what county is it in?
Healdsburg is a city in Sonoma County, California. It covers 4.4 square miles of land, 2,566 residents per square mile in 2020.
Healdsburg is in the Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA metropolitan statistical area (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 Healdsburg, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 11,172 people lived in Healdsburg on July 1, 2025, down 1.6% since 2020, a steeper fall than California's (−0.5%). The 2020 Census counted 11,340 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 11,243 (±47).
| Measure | Healdsburg | Sonoma County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 11,243 ±47 | 485,040 | −602 |
| Households | 4,651 ±263 | 190,998 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.38 ±0.14 | 2.49 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,138 ±326 | 207,699 | no clear change |
Healdsburg's population since 2000
From 10,722 in 2000 to 11,172 in 2025: up 4.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Healdsburg 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 Healdsburg?
The median resident of Healdsburg is 44.6 years old; 17.5% are under 18 and 22.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 58.6%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 36.0%. 20.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Healdsburg | Sonoma County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.6 ±3.3 | 42.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 17.5% ±3.0 pts | 19.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.6% ±2.9 pts | 21.5% | – |
| Male | 46.0% ±2.3 pts | 49.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 36.0% ±5.0 pts | 30.0% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 58.6% ±5.4 pts | 57.9% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.9% ±0.8 pts | 4.3% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.9% ±1.4 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.5 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 20.1% ±3.7 pts | 16.8% | +5.0 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 31.0% ±5.0 pts | 27.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.0% ±0.9 pts | 4.8% | – |
| With a disability | 9.3% ±2.1 pts | 12.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.0% ±4.4 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 85.3% ±4.4 pts | 88.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 40.6% ±3.9 pts | 38.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 16.6% ±2.8 pts | 14.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.7% ±3.0 pts | 88.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.8% ±0.8 pts | 0.9% | – |
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 Healdsburg earn?
Half of Healdsburg's 4,651 households earn less than $103,554 a year (±$7,704), against $104,674 in Sonoma County and $99,122 in California. In 2015-2019 it was $118,166 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Healdsburg | Sonoma County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $103,554 ±$7,704 | $104,674 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $154,646 ±$20,212 | $142,354 | – |
| Per capita income | $64,488 ±$8,281 | $56,640 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 11.6% ±4.3 pts | 8.9% | +5.8 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 14.0% ±12.5 pts | 9.6% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.1% ±2.4 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.4% ±2.5 pts | 97.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 97.4% ±2.5 pts | 94.4% | – |
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 Healdsburg?
Owners occupy 60.1% of Healdsburg's occupied homes and renters 39.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $950,100 by its owner (±$32,483). The median renter pays $2,158 a month including utilities, and 41.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Healdsburg | Sonoma County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $950,100 ±$32,483 | $815,500 | +$58,216 |
| Median gross rent | $2,158 ±$271 | $2,158 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 41.1% ±8.3 pts | 44.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,487 ±$332 | $3,040 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 60.1% ±5.8 pts | 62.6% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 39.9% ±5.8 pts | 37.4% | – |
| Housing units | 5,138 ±326 | 207,699 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.2% ±7.1 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 71.6% ±5.5 pts | 66.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 9.6% ±4.3 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 13.0% ±4.0 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.4% ±1.2 pts | 4.8% | – |
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 Healdsburg building?
Builders took permits for 124 new housing units in Healdsburg in 2025 (18 in single-family houses), 11.1 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 Healdsburg work and get to work?
62.0% of Healdsburg's workers drive alone and 24.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 18.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.8%.
| Measure | Healdsburg | Sonoma County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.7% ±3.9 pts | 64.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.8% ±3.5 pts | 5.7% | +4.9 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 62.0% ±7.1 pts | 69.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.0% ±3.9 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.2% ±1.0 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Walked | 3.9% ±2.5 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 24.6% ±5.9 pts | 15.9% | +16.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 18.7 min ±2.2 | 25.1 min | −4.6 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 Healdsburg?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Healdsburg, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $95,833 (Tract 1539.02) to $121,436 (Tract 1539.05).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1539.02Sonoma County | 4,132 | $95,833 |
| Tract 1539.03Sonoma County | 3,229 | $106,014 |
| Tract 1539.05Sonoma County | 4,156 | $121,436 |
| Tract 1539.04Sonoma County | 1,708 | $98,824 |
| Tract 1540Sonoma County | 2,074 | $125,208 |
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 Healdsburg) · Census block assignment files
How does Healdsburg compare with other places in California?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Healdsburg is the 2,964th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 361st-most populous of 483 in California.
Healdsburg ranks 414th 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 | 361st | 483 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 234th | 469 |
| Residents per square mile | 519th | 1,077 |
| Median household income | 414th | 1,037 |
| Per capita income | 231st | 1,073 |
| Median home value | 247th | 1,054 |
| Median gross rent | 342nd | 987 |
| Poverty rate | 399th | 836 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 344th | 988 |
| Median age | 327th | 1,075 |
| Owner-occupied share | 677th | 1,064 |
| Work from home | 202nd | 822 |
| Travel time to work | 988th | 1,069 |
Healdsburg's figures with every place in California (CSV)
Every place in California, sortable · Compare Healdsburg 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 Healdsburg?
12 of the 57 figures for Healdsburg 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 Healdsburg 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 Healdsburg.