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55%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
68%
Household income NAT. AVG.
43%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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Income per capita$46,303$31,458$29,829
Median household income$92,762$63,783$55,322
Median income owner occupied$117,839$86,568$70,586
Median income renter occupied$68,670$43,419$35,192
Median earnings male$51,567$36,599$36,919
Median earnings female$39,555$27,020$26,250
Unemployment rate2.7%5.5%4.7%
Poverty level6.6%15.8%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Petaluma is 55% higher than the national average
  • The median household income in Petaluma is 68% higher than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Petaluma is 43% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Petaluma is 56% lower than the national average

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      $61,835 $92,762 $185,524
      City
      $42,517 $63,783 $127,566
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
      Nation
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      Petaluma median earnings by income bracket

      Petaluma employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry11.8%11.8%
      Manufacturing sector10.8%10.8%
      Financial & insurance services4.4%4.4%
      Wholesale & retail services13.1%13.1%
      Public administration7.2%7.2%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities5.1%5.1%
      Education, health & social services12.2%12.2%
      Other31.5%31.5%

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      Petaluma, CA60,865$92,76267.7%

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      Petaluma, CA60,865$92,76267.7%
      Source: The Petaluma, CA employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).