Kentfield, California
Encyclopedia
Kentfield is a census-designated place
(CDP) in Marin County
, California
, United States
, just north of San Francisco. Kentfield is located on the Northwestern Pacific Railroad
2 miles (3.2 km) southwest of downtown San Rafael
, at an elevation of 115 feet (35 m). The population was 6,485 at the 2010 census. The ZIP code is 94904, and is shared with the neighboring community of Greenbrae
.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the CDP has a total area of 3 square miles (7.8 km²), of which, 3 square miles (7.8 km²) of it is land and 0.52% is water.
reports that Kentfield's warmest month is July with an average high of 85.0°F (29.4°C) and an average low of 53.4°F (11.8°C). January is the coolest month with an average high of 56.2°F (13.4°C) and an average low of 40.7°F (4.8°C). The highest temperature on record was 111°F (43.9°C) on July 14, 1972. The lowest temperature recorded was 18°F (-7.8°C) on December 22, 1990. Annually, there are an average of 28.4 days with highs of 90°F (32°C) or higher and 3.5 days with highs of 100°F (38°C) or more. Freezing temperatures (32°F (0°C) or below) occur an average of 6.0 days each year.
Kentfield has one of the highest average rainfalls of any community in the San Francisco Bay Area; normally 47.47 inches (120.6 cm) of rain falls each year on an average of 66.0 days. The most rainfall in a month was 26.95 inches (68.45 cm) in February 1986 and the most in 24 hours was 11.56 inches (27.74 cm) on January 21, 1967. Although heavy snow sometimes falls on nearby Mount Tamalpais
, snow is rare in Kentfield; however, traces were reported on January 28 and December 13, 1972.
. Ross, a Scot who had arrived in San Francisco from Australia
in 1848 and made his fortune in the wholesale liquor business, set up a trading post called "Ross Landing". Steamers would come up Corte Madera Creek to the landing there. Albert Emmet Kent bought the land from the Ross estate in 1871. Kent built an estate called Tamalpais, later applied to the settlement by the railroad. The named was changed to Kent in the 1890s, and finally to Kentfield with the opening of the first post office in 1905.
was 2,132.6 people per square mile (823.4/km²). The racial makeup of Kentfield was 5,908 (91.1%) White, 35 (0.5%) African American, 10 (0.2%) Native American, 224 (3.5%) Asian, 7 (0.1%) Pacific Islander, 95 (1.5%) from other races
, and 206 (3.2%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 299 persons (4.6%).
The Census reported that 6,463 people (99.7% of the population) lived in households, 13 (0.2%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 9 (0.1%) were institutionalized.
There were 2,572 households, out of which 893 (34.7%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 1,562 (60.7%) were opposite-sex married couples
living together, 200 (7.8%) had a female householder with no husband present, 78 (3.0%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 83 (3.2%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships
, and 25 (1.0%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 600 households (23.3%) were made up of individuals and 285 (11.1%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51. There were 1,840 families
(71.5% of all households); the average family size was 2.97.
The population was spread out with 1,660 people (25.6%) under the age of 18, 265 people (4.1%) aged 18 to 24, 1,092 people (16.8%) aged 25 to 44, 2,206 people (34.0%) aged 45 to 64, and 1,262 people (19.5%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47.0 years. For every 100 females there were 91.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.0 males.
There were 2,758 housing units at an average density of 907.0 per square mile (350.2/km²), of which 1,948 (75.7%) were owner-occupied, and 624 (24.3%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0.8%; the rental vacancy rate was 8.1%. 5,202 people (80.2% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 1,261 people (19.4%) lived in rental housing units.
of 2000, there were 6,351 people, 2,506 households, and 1,806 families residing in the CDP. The population density
was 2,119.5 people per square mile (817.4/km²). There were 2,565 housing units at an average density of 856.0 per square mile (330.1/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP in 2010 was 88.3% non-Hispanic White
, 0.5% non-Hispanic Black
or African American
, 0.1% Native American
, 3.4% Asian
, 0.1% Pacific Islander
, 0.2% from other races
, and 2.7% from two or more races. 4.6% of the population were Hispanic or Latino
of any race.
There were 2,506 households out of which 34.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.3% were married couples
living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.9% were non-families. 21.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 2.94.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 25.0% under the age of 18, 3.4% from 18 to 24, 22.0% from 25 to 44, 32.9% from 45 to 64, and 16.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females there were 93.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.9 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $117,457, and the median income for a family was $154,673. Males had a median income of $88,000 versus $59,286 for females. The per capita income
for the CDP was $79,459. About 2.8% of families and 3.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.7% of those under age 18 and 1.9% of those age 65 or over.
, at 5%. As of 2010, there were 41 teachers. As of 2009, Bacich has an Academic Performance Index
of 946 out of 1000, putting it in the top ranking in the state of California
.
is a California Distinguished School that hosts grades 5-8. As of 2003 it enrolled 509 student
s.
The school is racially homogeneous, with over 90% white. The next largest ethnicity is Asian
, at 3%. The school consists of 38 classrooms, as well as a multipurpose room, a gym, and a library. As of 2003, there were 32 teachers. As of 2009, Kent has an Academic Performance Index
of 944 out of 1000, putting it in the top ranking in the state of California
.
, a Roman Catholic college preparatory, serves young boys and girls in the Catholic tradition. The student population currently numbers around 725. The school is owned by the Archdiocese of San Francisco
.
is in Kentfield, and is across the street from Kent Middle School. College of Marin is well known for its theatre department, with the highest transfer acceptance to Juilliard of any junior college in the state.
Census-designated place
A census-designated place is a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. CDPs are delineated for each decennial census as the statistical counterparts of incorporated places such as cities, towns and villages...
(CDP) in Marin County
Marin County, California
Marin County is a county located in the North San Francisco Bay Area of the U.S. state of California, across the Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco. As of 2010, the population was 252,409. The county seat is San Rafael and the largest employer is the county government. Marin County is well...
, California
California
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, United States
United States
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, just north of San Francisco. Kentfield is located on the Northwestern Pacific Railroad
Northwestern Pacific Railroad
The Northwestern Pacific Railroad is a regional railroad serving California's North Coast. The railroad currently runs on 62 miles of the 462 mile main line, stretching from Schellville, California to Eureka, California...
2 miles (3.2 km) southwest of downtown San Rafael
San Rafael, California
San Rafael is a city and the county seat of Marin County, California, United States. The city is located in the North Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area...
, at an elevation of 115 feet (35 m). The population was 6,485 at the 2010 census. The ZIP code is 94904, and is shared with the neighboring community of Greenbrae
Greenbrae, California
Greenbrae is a small community in Marin County, California. It is located south-southeast of downtown San Rafael, at an elevation of 33 feet , located adjacent to U.S. Route 101 at the opening of the Ross Valley. Part of Greenbrae is an unincorporated community of the county while the remaining...
.
Geography
Kentfield is located at 37°57′08"N 122°33′26"WAccording to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the CDP has a total area of 3 square miles (7.8 km²), of which, 3 square miles (7.8 km²) of it is land and 0.52% is water.
Climate
The National Weather ServiceNational Weather Service
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reports that Kentfield's warmest month is July with an average high of 85.0°F (29.4°C) and an average low of 53.4°F (11.8°C). January is the coolest month with an average high of 56.2°F (13.4°C) and an average low of 40.7°F (4.8°C). The highest temperature on record was 111°F (43.9°C) on July 14, 1972. The lowest temperature recorded was 18°F (-7.8°C) on December 22, 1990. Annually, there are an average of 28.4 days with highs of 90°F (32°C) or higher and 3.5 days with highs of 100°F (38°C) or more. Freezing temperatures (32°F (0°C) or below) occur an average of 6.0 days each year.
Kentfield has one of the highest average rainfalls of any community in the San Francisco Bay Area; normally 47.47 inches (120.6 cm) of rain falls each year on an average of 66.0 days. The most rainfall in a month was 26.95 inches (68.45 cm) in February 1986 and the most in 24 hours was 11.56 inches (27.74 cm) on January 21, 1967. Although heavy snow sometimes falls on nearby Mount Tamalpais
Mount Tamalpais
Mount Tamalpais is a peak in Marin County, California, United States, often considered symbolic of Marin County. Much of Mount Tamalpais is protected within public lands such as Mount Tamalpais State Park and the Mount Tamalpais Watershed.-Geography:...
, snow is rare in Kentfield; however, traces were reported on January 28 and December 13, 1972.
History
In 1857, James Ross (1812–1862) bought Rancho Punta de QuentinRancho Punta de Quentin
Rancho Punta de Quentin was a Mexican land grant in present day Marin County, California given in 1840 by Governor Juan B. Alvarado to John B.R. Cooper...
. Ross, a Scot who had arrived in San Francisco from Australia
Australia
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in 1848 and made his fortune in the wholesale liquor business, set up a trading post called "Ross Landing". Steamers would come up Corte Madera Creek to the landing there. Albert Emmet Kent bought the land from the Ross estate in 1871. Kent built an estate called Tamalpais, later applied to the settlement by the railroad. The named was changed to Kent in the 1890s, and finally to Kentfield with the opening of the first post office in 1905.
2010
The 2010 United States Census reported that Kentfield had a population of 6,485. The population densityPopulation density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 2,132.6 people per square mile (823.4/km²). The racial makeup of Kentfield was 5,908 (91.1%) White, 35 (0.5%) African American, 10 (0.2%) Native American, 224 (3.5%) Asian, 7 (0.1%) Pacific Islander, 95 (1.5%) from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 206 (3.2%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 299 persons (4.6%).
The Census reported that 6,463 people (99.7% of the population) lived in households, 13 (0.2%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 9 (0.1%) were institutionalized.
There were 2,572 households, out of which 893 (34.7%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 1,562 (60.7%) were opposite-sex married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 200 (7.8%) had a female householder with no husband present, 78 (3.0%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 83 (3.2%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships
POSSLQ
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, and 25 (1.0%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 600 households (23.3%) were made up of individuals and 285 (11.1%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51. There were 1,840 families
Family (U.S. Census)
A family or family household is defined by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes as "a householder and one or more other people related to the householder by birth, marriage, or adoption. They do not include same-sex married couples even if the marriage was performed in a state...
(71.5% of all households); the average family size was 2.97.
The population was spread out with 1,660 people (25.6%) under the age of 18, 265 people (4.1%) aged 18 to 24, 1,092 people (16.8%) aged 25 to 44, 2,206 people (34.0%) aged 45 to 64, and 1,262 people (19.5%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47.0 years. For every 100 females there were 91.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.0 males.
There were 2,758 housing units at an average density of 907.0 per square mile (350.2/km²), of which 1,948 (75.7%) were owner-occupied, and 624 (24.3%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0.8%; the rental vacancy rate was 8.1%. 5,202 people (80.2% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 1,261 people (19.4%) lived in rental housing units.
2000
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 6,351 people, 2,506 households, and 1,806 families residing in the CDP. The population density
Population density
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was 2,119.5 people per square mile (817.4/km²). There were 2,565 housing units at an average density of 856.0 per square mile (330.1/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP in 2010 was 88.3% non-Hispanic White
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 0.5% non-Hispanic Black
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or African American
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 0.1% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 3.4% Asian
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 0.1% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 0.2% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 2.7% from two or more races. 4.6% of the population were Hispanic or Latino
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
of any race.
There were 2,506 households out of which 34.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.3% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.9% were non-families. 21.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 2.94.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 25.0% under the age of 18, 3.4% from 18 to 24, 22.0% from 25 to 44, 32.9% from 45 to 64, and 16.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females there were 93.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.9 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $117,457, and the median income for a family was $154,673. Males had a median income of $88,000 versus $59,286 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the CDP was $79,459. About 2.8% of families and 3.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.7% of those under age 18 and 1.9% of those age 65 or over.
Anthony G. Bacich Elementary School
A.G. Bacich Elementary School is a California Distinguished School that hosts grades K-4. During the 2009-2010 school year, Bacich Elementary School served approximately 600 children. The school is racially homogeneous, with 91% white. The next largest ethnicity is AsianAsian people
Asian people or Asiatic people is a term with multiple meanings that refers to people who descend from a portion of Asia's population.- Central Asia :...
, at 5%. As of 2010, there were 41 teachers. As of 2009, Bacich has an Academic Performance Index
Academic Performance Index
The Academic Performance Index is a measurement of academic performance and progress of individual schools in California, United States. It is one of the main components of the Public Schools Accountability Act passed by the California legislature in 1999...
of 946 out of 1000, putting it in the top ranking in the state of California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
.
Adeline E. Kent Middle School
Adeline E. Kent Middle SchoolKent Middle School
Adeline E. Kent Middle School in Kentfield, California is a middle school serving grades 5-8. As of 2003, it enrolled 509 students.The school consists of 38 classrooms, as well as a multipurpose room, a gym, and a library...
is a California Distinguished School that hosts grades 5-8. As of 2003 it enrolled 509 student
Student
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s.
The school is racially homogeneous, with over 90% white. The next largest ethnicity is Asian
Asian people
Asian people or Asiatic people is a term with multiple meanings that refers to people who descend from a portion of Asia's population.- Central Asia :...
, at 3%. The school consists of 38 classrooms, as well as a multipurpose room, a gym, and a library. As of 2003, there were 32 teachers. As of 2009, Kent has an Academic Performance Index
Academic Performance Index
The Academic Performance Index is a measurement of academic performance and progress of individual schools in California, United States. It is one of the main components of the Public Schools Accountability Act passed by the California legislature in 1999...
of 944 out of 1000, putting it in the top ranking in the state of California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
.
Marin Catholic High School
Marin Catholic High SchoolMarin Catholic High School
Marin Catholic High School is a Roman Catholic college preparatory school located in unincorporated Kentfield in Marin County, California. The school is owned by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San Francisco.The student population is approximately 736...
, a Roman Catholic college preparatory, serves young boys and girls in the Catholic tradition. The student population currently numbers around 725. The school is owned by the Archdiocese of San Francisco
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San Francisco
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San Francisco is an ecclesiastical territory or diocese of the Catholic Church in the northern California region of the United States. It covers the City and County of San Francisco and the Counties of Marin and San Mateo...
.
College of Marin
The main campus for the College of MarinCollege of Marin
The College of Marin is a community college in Marin County, California, U.S., with two campuses, one in Kentfield, and the second in Novato. It is the only institution operated by the Marin Community College District. Its chief executive officer is currently Superintendent/President David Wain...
is in Kentfield, and is across the street from Kent Middle School. College of Marin is well known for its theatre department, with the highest transfer acceptance to Juilliard of any junior college in the state.