San Mateo County, California

Total Population: 745,100

County Seat: Redwood City

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Median Home Value

$1,494,500

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$156,000

Across all households

Median Age

40.6 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

53.1%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)35.8%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)30.5%
Hispanic or Latino24.9%
Two or More Races4.8%
Black (Non-Hispanic)2.1%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.1%
Other Race0.8%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.1%

Under 18 Years

19.9%

65 Years and Over

17.3%

Male

49.8%

Female

50.2%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

82.9%

No Health Insurance

3.9%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

90.3%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

53.1%

Enrolled in College (18+)

8.1%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$156,000

Mean Household Income

$226,660

Per Capita Income

$81,980

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.5%

In Labor Force (19–64)

82.8%

SNAP / Food Stamps

4.5%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$1,494,500

Median Rent

$2,893/mo

Total Housing Units

285,558

Owner-Occupied

59.1%

Renter-Occupied

40.9%

Vacancy Rate

7.4%

Married Couple Households

54.0%

Cohabiting Couple Households

6.5%

Male Householder, No Partner

16.1%

Female Householder, No Partner

23.4%

Average Household Size

2.77

Broadband Internet Access

95.2%

Housing Built Since 2010

5.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 06081.