Colma is a town located in San Mateo County California. Colma has a 2024 population of 1,376. Colma is currently declining at a rate of -2.2% annually and its population has decreased by -8.14% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,498 in 2020.
The average household income in Colma is $140,333 with a poverty rate of 9.45%. The median age in Colma is 42.2 years: 45.8 years for males, and 40.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Colma was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 543 | 37.68% |
| Asian | 365 | 25.33% |
| Two or more races | 274 | 19.01% |
| Other race | 169 | 11.73% |
| Black or African American | 65 | 4.51% |
| Native American | 24 | 1.67% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.07% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 479 | 3 | 47 | 53 |
| Married | 195 | 3.84 | 68.7 | 31.3 |
| Non Family | 154 | 1.5 | 36.4 | 63.6 |
| Female | 94 | 3.55 | 19.1 | 80.9 |
| Male | 36 | 3.47 | 47.2 | 52.8 |
3.68
Average Family Size
3
Average Household Size
47.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 55 | 5.46% |
| Associates Degree | 66 | 6.55% |
| Bachelors Degree | 229 | 22.74% |
| Graduate Degree | 56 | 5.56% |
| High School Graduate | 276 | 27.41% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 97 | 9.63% |
| Some College | 228 | 22.64% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 425 | 311 | 65 |
| Asian | 301 | 285 | 137 |
| White | 223 | 201 | 68 |
| 2+ Races | 157 | 119 | 46 |
| Other Race | 104 | 78 | 12 |
| Black | 41 | 41 | 0 |
| Native American | 24 | 24 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 45.51%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $76,250 | $123,125 | $63,125 |
| Graduate Degree | $84,034 | $229,167 | $83,693 |
| High School Graduate | $45,776 | $46,897 | $35,000 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $55,847 | $56,694 | $0 |
| Overall | $58,250 | $60,069 | $47,348 |
| Some College | $58,661 | $66,313 | $46,667 |
$58,250
Average Earnings
$60,069
Average Male
$47,348
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
44.1% of Colma residents speak only English, while 55.9% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 32.43% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 295 | 48 | 16.27% |
| Hispanic | 692 | 41 | 5.92% |
| Asian | 364 | 29 | 7.97% |
| Black | 65 | 14 | 21.54% |
| Other | 169 | 12 | 7.1% |
| Multiple | 274 | 7 | 2.55% |
9.45%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.24%
Male Poverty Rate
8.66%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Colma is Black, with 21.54% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Colma is Multiple, with 2.55% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.4%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.83%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.26%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 11.56% |
| High School | 11.23% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9.21% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.46% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 12.5% |
| Female Employed | 8.67% |
| Male Employed | 3.29% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $130,903 | $136,452 |
| Households | $121,488 | $140,333 |
| Married Families | $153,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $93,750 | $145,759 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.4%
Male Marriage Rate
39.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
54
Number of Veterans
51
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 24 |
| First Gulf War | 7 |
| Korea | 4 |
| Second Gulf War | 3 |
| World War II | 3 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 35 |
| 55 to 64 | 7 |
| 65 to 74 | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 3 |
| 35 to 54 | 2 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43 | 10.21% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 1.97% |
| Asian | 5 | 1.55% |
| Black | 3 | 7.32% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 1.7% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.11%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.22%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.6%
Labor Force Participation
62.3%
Employment Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
52.05%
Born in Colma
59.06%
Native Born
40.94%
Foreign Born
14.23%
Non Citizen
26.72%
Naturalized
59.06% of Colma residents were born in the United States, with 52.05% having been born in California. 14.23% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,225 | -30 | -2.39% |
| 2028 | 1,255 | -30 | -2.33% |
| 2027 | 1,285 | -31 | -2.36% |
| 2026 | 1,316 | -30 | -2.23% |
| 2025 | 1,346 | -30 | -2.18% |
| 2024 | 1,376 | -31 | -2.2% |
| 2023 | 1,407 | -11 | -0.78% |
| 2022 | 1,418 | -27 | -1.87% |
| 2021 | 1,445 | -53 | -3.54% |
| 2020 | 1,498 | -100 | -6.26% |
| 2019 | 1,598 | 108 | 7.25% |
| 2018 | 1,490 | 0 | 0% |
| 2017 | 1,490 | -10 | -0.67% |
| 2016 | 1,500 | -2 | -0.13% |
| 2015 | 1,502 | 9 | 0.6% |
| 2014 | 1,493 | 11 | 0.74% |
| 2013 | 1,482 | 15 | 1.02% |
| 2012 | 1,467 | 19 | 1.31% |
| 2011 | 1,448 | 13 | 0.91% |
| 2010 | 1,435 | 0 | 0% |