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Population Review

Corte Madera, California Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Corte Madera, California is 10,101 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 497th-largest city in California. The median household income is $220,771, the median home value is $1,702,000, and the median age is 44.2.

The population has grown 7.9% since 2010 (9,273 → 10,006).

10,101

Population

3197

People / sq mi

$220,771

Median Income

$1,702,000

Median Home Value

Corte Madera covers 3.2 sq mi of land at 3197 people per square mile.

About Corte Madera, CA

Corte Madera is a city in California with a population of 10,101. It ranks #497 among cities in California by population. The median age is 44.2, older than the national median. The population is 49.9% male and 50.1% female.

The median household income in Corte Madera is $220,771, above the US median of $74,580. 4.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $1,702,000, with monthly rent averaging $3,468. The homeownership rate of 69.4% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Corte Madera reflects 76.8% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 42.0% of workers primarily work from home, noticeably above the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 33.7 minutes each way.

Corte Madera town Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Corte Madera town had a population of 9,273 in 2010 and 10,006 in 2024, a 7.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 10,206 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: 0.56%.

2020 · 10K20102024

10,006

Population (2024)

9,273

Population (2010)

10,206

Peak (2020)

0.56%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
20109,273
20119,350
20129,386
20139,469
20149,908
20159,899
20169,864
20179,820
20189,803
20199,751
202010,206
202110,160
202210,044
20239,976
202410,006

Race & Ethnicity

White75.2%
Black or African American1.7%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.5%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$220,771

Median Household Income

$117,542

Per Capita Income

4.7%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$1,702,000

Median Home Value

$3,468

Median Rent

69.4%

Owner-Occupied

Education

98.7%

High School+

76.8%

Bachelor's+

Commute

5.2%

Drive Alone

40.6%

Public Transit

42.0%

Work From Home

33.7 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

30.3%

Foreign Born

84.4%

Non-English at Home

4.2%

Veterans

6.6%

With Disability

98.3%

Health Insurance

99.3%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Finance, Insurance & Real Estate27.0%
Professional, Scientific & Management23.9%
Information13.0%
Transportation & Warehousing8.4%
Manufacturing4.5%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services4.4%
Construction3.8%
Education, Health Care & Social Services3.0%
Retail Trade2.1%
Public Administration1.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Corte Madera, California has a population of 10,101 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 497th-largest city in California.

The median household income in Corte Madera, California is $220,771, with 4.7% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Corte Madera, California is $1,702,000, with median monthly rent at $3,468 and a homeownership rate of 69.4%.

The median age in Corte Madera, California is 44.2 years. The population is 49.9% male and 50.1% female.

The population has grown 7.9% since 2010 (9,273 → 10,006).

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.