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 $145,735 with a poverty rate of 7.71%. The median age in Colma is 42.4 years: 45.8 years for males, and 38.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Colma was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 512 | 37.21% |
| White | 479 | 34.81% |
| Two or more races | 177 | 12.86% |
| Other race | 144 | 10.47% |
| Black or African American | 60 | 4.36% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.22% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.07% |
Asian
White
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 | 444 | 3.1 | 52.9 | 47.1 |
| Married | 206 | 3.99 | 71.4 | 28.6 |
| Non Family | 131 | 1.41 | 37.4 | 62.6 |
| Female | 78 | 3.47 | 30.8 | 69.2 |
| Male | 29 | 3.38 | 51.7 | 48.3 |
3.77
Average Family Size
3.1
Average Household Size
52.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 47 | 4.88% |
| Associates Degree | 61 | 6.33% |
| Bachelors Degree | 241 | 25% |
| Graduate Degree | 73 | 7.57% |
| High School Graduate | 214 | 22.2% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 100 | 10.37% |
| Some College | 228 | 23.65% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 383 | 344 | 176 |
| Hispanic | 369 | 271 | 65 |
| White | 175 | 165 | 70 |
| 2+ Races | 105 | 76 | 35 |
| Other Race | 103 | 83 | 20 |
| Black | 37 | 37 | 0 |
| Native American | 3 | 3 | 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 45.95%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $71,932 | $94,063 | $70,481 |
| Graduate Degree | $79,293 | $0 | $78,859 |
| High School Graduate | $43,750 | $45,724 | $26,591 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $54,000 | $54,333 | $26,389 |
| Overall | $58,472 | $63,646 | $55,833 |
| Some College | $63,438 | $75,000 | $45,833 |
$58,472
Average Earnings
$63,646
Average Male
$55,833
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
38.27% of Colma residents speak only English, while 61.73% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 28.78% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 560 | 55 | 9.82% |
| Asian | 512 | 37 | 7.23% |
| Other | 144 | 27 | 18.75% |
| Black | 60 | 10 | 16.67% |
| Multiple | 177 | 4 | 2.26% |
| White | 239 | 4 | 1.67% |
7.71%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.6%
Male Poverty Rate
6.73%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Colma is Other, with 18.75% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Colma is White, with 1.67% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.34%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.95%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.56%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 15.42% |
| Some College | 14.53% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.55% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2.04% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 12.5% |
| Male Employed | 4.26% |
| Female Employed | 4.19% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $134,861 | $142,620 |
| Households | $123,864 | $145,735 |
| Married Families | $163,333 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $106,750 | $150,546 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.5%
Male Marriage Rate
43.6%
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
33
Number of Veterans
30
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 10 |
| First Gulf War | 5 |
| Second Gulf War | 3 |
| Korea | 3 |
| World War II | 2 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 13 |
| 65 to 74 | 9 |
| 55 to 64 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 3 |
| 35 to 54 | 2 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19 | 5.09% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 2.4% |
| Asian | 7 | 1.67% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 3.7% |
| Black | 3 | 8.11% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
21.21%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.18%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.5%
Labor Force Participation
62.2%
Employment Rate
6.9%
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
47.67%
Born in Colma
53.42%
Native Born
46.58%
Foreign Born
16.86%
Non Citizen
29.72%
Naturalized
53.42% of Colma residents were born in the United States, with 47.67% having been born in California. 16.86% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
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% |