Half Moon Bay is a city located in San Mateo County California. Half Moon Bay has a 2024 population of 10,883. Half Moon Bay is currently declining at a rate of -2% annually and its population has decreased by -7.54% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,771 in 2020.
The average household income in Half Moon Bay is $219,540 with a poverty rate of 6.21%. The median age in Half Moon Bay is 46.5 years: 48.4 years for males, and 44.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Half Moon Bay was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,562 | 66.02% |
| Two or more races | 2,282 | 19.92% |
| Other race | 1,057 | 9.23% |
| Asian | 457 | 3.99% |
| Black or African American | 96 | 0.84% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,151 | 2.76 | 72.8 | 27.2 |
| Married | 2,026 | 3.41 | 84 | 16 |
| Non Family | 1,621 | 1.2 | 62.1 | 37.9 |
| Female | 258 | 4.07 | 71.3 | 28.7 |
| Male | 246 | 6.26 | 52.4 | 47.6 |
3.52
Average Family Size
2.76
Average Household Size
72.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 222 | 2.77% |
| Associates Degree | 735 | 9.18% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,270 | 28.35% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,993 | 24.89% |
| High School Graduate | 1,012 | 12.64% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 471 | 5.88% |
| Some College | 1,304 | 16.29% |
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 | 5,689 | 5,501 | 3,463 |
| Hispanic | 1,612 | 1,123 | 387 |
| 2+ Races | 1,041 | 805 | 322 |
| Other Race | 485 | 345 | 104 |
| Asian | 436 | 420 | 217 |
| Black | 47 | 47 | 37 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 78.72%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $104,442 | $120,451 | $72,373 |
| Graduate Degree | $197,875 | $234,412 | $94,948 |
| High School Graduate | $39,688 | $47,833 | $37,118 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,339 | $31,936 | $26,773 |
| Overall | $86,909 | $113,088 | $63,090 |
| Some College | $72,222 | $116,250 | $0 |
$86,909
Average Earnings
$113,088
Average Male
$63,090
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
67.37% of Half Moon Bay residents speak only English, while 32.63% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 26.04% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,919 | 435 | 6.29% |
| Asian | 457 | 167 | 36.54% |
| Hispanic | 3,302 | 67 | 2.03% |
| Multiple | 2,282 | 65 | 2.85% |
| Other | 1,057 | 6 | 0.57% |
6.21%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.77%
Male Poverty Rate
9.18%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Half Moon Bay is Asian, with 36.54% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Half Moon Bay is Other, with 0.57% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.4%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.71%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.28%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 13.64% |
| Some College | 5.54% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5.48% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.13% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 29.41% |
| Female Employed | 5.39% |
| Male Employed | 0.82% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $200,982 | $268,879 |
| Households | $153,199 | $219,540 |
| Married Families | $221,009 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $100,855 | $129,631 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.8%
Male Marriage Rate
45.6%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
617
Number of Veterans
477
Male Veterans
140
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 162 |
| Korea | 94 |
| Second Gulf War | 90 |
| First Gulf War | 85 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 286 |
| 55 to 64 | 132 |
| 65 to 74 | 84 |
| 18 to 34 | 60 |
| 35 to 54 | 55 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 462 | 7.25% |
| Hispanic | 112 | 5.15% |
| 2+ Races | 91 | 6.83% |
| Other Race | 42 | 4.88% |
| Asian | 22 | 5.05% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.7%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.45%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.1%
Labor Force Participation
61.5%
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
58.37%
Born in Half Moon Bay
79.24%
Native Born
20.76%
Foreign Born
11.24%
Non Citizen
9.52%
Naturalized
79.24% of Half Moon Bay residents were born in the United States, with 58.37% having been born in California. 11.24% 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 | 9,773 | -222 | -2.22% |
| 2028 | 9,995 | -222 | -2.17% |
| 2027 | 10,217 | -222 | -2.13% |
| 2026 | 10,439 | -222 | -2.08% |
| 2025 | 10,661 | -222 | -2.04% |
| 2024 | 10,883 | -222 | -2% |
| 2023 | 11,105 | -76 | -0.68% |
| 2022 | 11,181 | -198 | -1.74% |
| 2021 | 11,379 | -392 | -3.33% |
| 2020 | 11,771 | -800 | -6.36% |
| 2019 | 12,571 | -56 | -0.44% |
| 2018 | 12,627 | 11 | 0.09% |
| 2017 | 12,616 | 11 | 0.09% |
| 2016 | 12,605 | 186 | 1.5% |
| 2015 | 12,419 | 370 | 3.07% |
| 2014 | 12,049 | 234 | 1.98% |
| 2013 | 11,815 | 148 | 1.27% |
| 2012 | 11,667 | 172 | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 11,495 | 126 | 1.11% |
| 2010 | 11,369 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 11,842 | 2,956 | 33.27% |
| 1990 | 8,886 | 1,604 | 22.03% |
| 1980 | 7,282 | 3,259 | 81.01% |
| 1970 | 4,023 | 2,066 | 105.57% |
| 1960 | 1,957 | 789 | 67.55% |
| 1950 | 1,168 | -8,605 | -88.05% |