La Honda is a CDP located in San Mateo County California. La Honda has a 2024 population of 1,504. La Honda is currently growing at a rate of 2.8% annually and its population has increased by 22.38% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,229 in 2020.
The average household income in La Honda is $289,091 with a poverty rate of 3.04%. The median age in La Honda is 41.4 years: 40.9 years for males, and 43.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of La Honda was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,088 | 76.51% |
| Two or more races | 136 | 9.56% |
| Asian | 107 | 7.52% |
| Other race | 90 | 6.33% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.07% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 602 | 2.35 | 72.3 | 27.7 |
| Married | 367 | 3.03 | 73.3 | 26.7 |
| Non Family | 224 | 1.26 | 69.2 | 30.8 |
| Male | 11 | 2 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.8
Average Family Size
2.35
Average Household Size
72.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Associates Degree | 43 | 3.79% |
| Bachelors Degree | 226 | 19.91% |
| Graduate Degree | 713 | 62.82% |
| High School Graduate | 102 | 8.99% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 51 | 4.49% |
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 | 895 | 895 | 721 |
| Asian | 107 | 107 | 107 |
| 2+ Races | 70 | 70 | 70 |
| Other Race | 63 | 63 | 41 |
| Hispanic | 20 | 20 | 20 |
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 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $151,915 | $137,656 | $177,281 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $59,667 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $139,740 | $131,534 | $175,500 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$139,740
Average Earnings
$131,534
Average Male
$175,500
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
79.8% of La Honda residents speak only English, while 20.2% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 18.35% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,085 | 43 | 3.96% |
3.04%
Overall Poverty Rate
0%
Male Poverty Rate
5.78%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in La Honda is White, with 3.96% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in La Honda is White, with 3.96% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.08%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Some College | 45.74% |
| High School | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $250,001 | $346,265 |
| Households | $250,001 | $289,091 |
| Married Families | $250,001 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $208,131 | $161,083 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
76.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
68.2%
Male Marriage Rate
84.6%
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 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
41
Number of Veterans
41
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 24 |
| Second Gulf War | 6 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 35 |
| 35 to 54 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41 | 4.51% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
87%
Labor Force Participation
86.3%
Employment Rate
0.8%
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
51.76%
Born in La Honda
79.04%
Native Born
20.96%
Foreign Born
10.83%
Non Citizen
10.13%
Naturalized
79.04% of La Honda residents were born in the United States, with 51.76% having been born in California. 10.83% 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 | 1,504 | 41 | 2.8% |
| 2023 | 1,463 | 41 | 2.88% |
| 2022 | 1,422 | 143 | 11.18% |
| 2021 | 1,279 | 50 | 4.07% |
| 2020 | 1,229 | 269 | 28.02% |
| 2019 | 960 | 249 | 35.02% |
| 2018 | 711 | 137 | 23.87% |
| 2017 | 574 | 56 | 10.81% |
| 2016 | 518 | -122 | -19.06% |
| 2015 | 640 | -101 | -13.63% |
| 2014 | 741 | -6 | -0.8% |
| 2013 | 747 | -176 | -19.07% |
| 2012 | 923 | -112 | -10.82% |
| 2011 | 1,035 | 107 | 11.53% |
| 2010 | 928 | 0 | 0% |