Emerald Lake Hills is a CDP located in San Mateo County California. Emerald Lake Hills has a 2024 population of 4,450. Emerald Lake Hills is currently growing at a rate of 0.29% annually but its population has decreased by -9.05% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,893 in 2020.
The average household income in Emerald Lake Hills is $459,251 with a poverty rate of 1.07%. The median age in Emerald Lake Hills is 45.8 years: 46.6 years for males, and 44.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Emerald Lake Hills was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,225 | 73.36% |
| Two or more races | 658 | 14.97% |
| Asian | 431 | 9.8% |
| Other race | 69 | 1.57% |
| Black or African American | 13 | 0.3% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,599 | 2.72 | 92.2 | 7.8 |
| Married | 1,216 | 3 | 95.8 | 4.2 |
| Non Family | 295 | 1.51 | 76.6 | 23.4 |
| Male | 48 | 3.44 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 40 | 2.2 | 90 | 10 |
2.95
Average Family Size
2.72
Average Household Size
92.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Associates Degree | 243 | 7.49% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,092 | 33.64% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,362 | 41.96% |
| High School Graduate | 212 | 6.53% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12 | 0.37% |
| Some College | 325 | 10.01% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,321 | 2,321 | 1,851 |
| Hispanic | 454 | 442 | 230 |
| 2+ Races | 401 | 390 | 237 |
| Asian | 375 | 375 | 306 |
| Other Race | 69 | 68 | 7 |
| Black | 13 | 13 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 81.6%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $129,444 | $184,167 | $85,192 |
| Graduate Degree | $250,001 | $250,001 | $183,229 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $150,417 | $186,406 | $116,964 |
| Some College | $65,000 | $70,816 | $38,250 |
$150,417
Average Earnings
$186,406
Average Male
$116,964
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
84.9% of Emerald Lake Hills residents speak only English, while 15.1% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 6.32% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,102 | 36 | 1.16% |
| Asian | 430 | 11 | 2.56% |
1.07%
Overall Poverty Rate
1.55%
Male Poverty Rate
0.53%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Emerald Lake Hills is Asian, with 2.56% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Emerald Lake Hills is White, with 1.16% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.11%. Among those working part-time, it was 0.56%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 0.68%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 16.98% |
| Some College | 0.88% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 2.77% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $250,001 | $499,015 |
| Households | $250,001 | $459,251 |
| Married Families | $250,001 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $263,700 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
71.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
71.4%
Male Marriage Rate
72.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
97
Number of Veterans
96
Male Veterans
1
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 32 |
| Vietnam | 29 |
| First Gulf War | 16 |
| Second Gulf War | 9 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 43 |
| 55 to 64 | 20 |
| 65 to 74 | 18 |
| 35 to 54 | 16 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 89 | 3.53% |
| Hispanic | 13 | 2.78% |
| Black | 8 | 61.54% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.25%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.2%
Labor Force Participation
68.5%
Employment Rate
2.5%
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
54.87%
Born in Emerald Lake Hills
83.71%
Native Born
16.29%
Foreign Born
3.78%
Non Citizen
12.51%
Naturalized
83.71% of Emerald Lake Hills residents were born in the United States, with 54.87% having been born in California. 3.78% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4,450 | 13 | 0.29% |
| 2023 | 4,437 | 12 | 0.27% |
| 2022 | 4,425 | -120 | -2.64% |
| 2021 | 4,545 | -348 | -7.11% |
| 2020 | 4,893 | 172 | 3.64% |
| 2019 | 4,721 | 127 | 2.76% |
| 2018 | 4,594 | -54 | -1.16% |
| 2017 | 4,648 | -68 | -1.44% |
| 2016 | 4,716 | 221 | 4.92% |
| 2015 | 4,495 | -24 | -0.53% |
| 2014 | 4,519 | 45 | 1.01% |
| 2013 | 4,474 | 83 | 1.89% |
| 2012 | 4,391 | 118 | 2.76% |
| 2011 | 4,273 | -5 | -0.12% |
| 2010 | 4,278 | 0 | 0% |