Petaluma City, California
As of the census of 2000, there were 54548 people, 19932 households, and 14014 families residing in the city. The population density was 3953.1 people per square mile (1526.3/kmē), it is 280th most densely populated city in California. There were 20304 housing units at an average density of 1471.3 per square mile (568.07/kmē). The average household size was 2.7 persons, and the average family size was 3.16 persons. In the city Population was distributed with 26.2% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 31.5% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 11% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 95.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.9 males. The median age is 37.1 years, the median age of male residents at 35.8 and the median age of female residents at 38.4. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 84.16% White, 1.16% Black or African American, 0.54% American Indian, 3.91% Asian, 0.17% Native Hawaiian, 3.98% from two or more races and 6.08% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $61679, making it the 222nd wealthiest city by median household income among the California. The median income for a family in the city was $71158, it is 220th wealthiest city by median family income in California. The per capita income for the city was $27087, it would be the 266th highest city by per capita income in the U.S. state of California. The median income was $31061, The median income for males was $39455, compared to $23352 for females.
In 2000, 15246 pupils and students, of which 7549 are male and 7697 are female, 27.95% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 1190 nursery or pri school, 701 kindergarten, 6976 elementary school, 3156 high school and 3223 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 54548 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 54608 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 54833 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 55289 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 54834 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 54991 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 54917 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 54349 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 53963 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 54241 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 54666 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 545 | 645 | 1190 |
| Kindergarten | 396 | 305 | 701 |
| Elementary school | 3481 | 3495 | 6976 |
| High school | 1844 | 1312 | 3156 |
| College or graduate school | 1283 | 1940 | 3223 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petaluma city, California | $61679 | $71158 | $27087 |
| Sonoma County, California | $53076 | $61921 | $25724 |
| California, United States | $47493 | $53025 | $22711 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |