Ross is a small town in Marin County, California United States, just north of San Francisco. The population was 2,329 at the 2000 census. The town is bordered by Kentfield and Greenbrae to the east, Larkspur to the south and San Anselmo to the north. Marin County (pronounced mah-RIN) 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. ... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Area  Ranked 3rd  - Total 158,302 sq mi (410,000 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 770 miles (1,240 km)  - % water 4. ... This page is a candidate for speedy deletion. ... Kentfield is a census-designated place located in Marin County, California. ... Greenbrae is a small town located in Marin County, California. ... Larkspur is a city located in Marin County, California. ... San Anselmo is a town located in Marin County, California, in the western United States. ...

Geography

Ross is located at 37°57′46″N, 122°33′29″W (37.962673, -122.558090)^GR1. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ...

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 4.1 km² (1.6 mi²), all land. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...

Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 2,329 people, 761 households, and 626 families residing in the town. The population density was 565.6/km² (1,461.5/mi²). There were 805 housing units at an average density of 195.5/km² (505.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 96.09% White, 0.13% African American, 0.09% Native American, 1.42% Asian, 0.17% Pacific Islander, 0.39% from other races, and 1.72% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.32% of the population. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

There were 761 households out of which 44.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.0% were married couples living together, 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.7% were non-families. 12.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.94 and the average family size was 3.21. “Matrimony” redirects here. ...

In the town the population was spread out with 30.2% under the age of 18, 3.4% from 18 to 24, 21.3% from 25 to 44, 32.8% from 45 to 64, and 12.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 94.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $102,015, and the median income for a family was $102,593. Males had a median income of $75,784 versus $52,083 for females. The per capita income for the town was $51,150. About 5.6% of families and 8.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.2% of those under age 18 and 5.7% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

Local Institutions

• The Ross School, an elementary school in the Ross School District[1]
• The Branson School[2], a private high school.
• The Marin Art and Garden Center[3], a non-profit group focused on gardening and conservation.
• Saint Anselm Church[4], established in 1907
• Ross Historical Society[5]
• The Lagunitas Country Club[6]

The Branson School is an independent college preparatory high school in Ross, California. ... A gardener Gardening is the art of growing plants with the goal of crafting a purposeful landscape. ...

Notable Residents

• Sean Penn - Actor
• Phil Lesh - Musician
• John Gray - Author
• Huey Lewis - Musician

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Trivia

• The movie Jack, starring Robin Williams, was filmed in Ross.
• Residents pick up their mail at the Town Post Office; no mail is delivered to homes.

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External links

• Town of Ross community portal
• Maps and aerial photos Coordinates: 37.962673° -122.55809°
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