Los Altos is a city located in Santa Clara County California. Los Altos has a 2024 population of 29,536. Los Altos is currently declining at a rate of -1.51% annually and its population has decreased by -5.79% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 31,350 in 2020.
The average household income in Los Altos is $400,817 with a poverty rate of 3.06%. The median age in Los Altos is 46.6 years: 45.8 years for males, and 47.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Los Altos was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,982 | 54.55% |
| Asian | 11,444 | 36.76% |
| Two or more races | 1,874 | 6.02% |
| Other race | 602 | 1.93% |
| Black or African American | 213 | 0.68% |
| Native American | 18 | 0.06% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
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 | 10,887 | 2.83 | 81.5 | 18.5 |
| Married | 8,111 | 3.22 | 85 | 15 |
| Non Family | 2,063 | 1.19 | 65.7 | 34.3 |
| Female | 536 | 3.21 | 93.8 | 6.2 |
| Male | 177 | 3 | 71.2 | 28.8 |
3.18
Average Family Size
2.83
Average Household Size
81.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 139 | 0.64% |
| Associates Degree | 502 | 2.32% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6,729 | 31.15% |
| Graduate Degree | 11,931 | 55.24% |
| High School Graduate | 687 | 3.18% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 107 | 0.5% |
| Some College | 1,504 | 6.96% |
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 | 12,303 | 12,164 | 10,389 |
| Asian | 7,818 | 7,774 | 7,261 |
| Hispanic | 960 | 908 | 619 |
| 2+ Races | 603 | 562 | 449 |
| Other Race | 394 | 386 | 244 |
| Black | 142 | 142 | 94 |
| Native American | 18 | 18 | 15 |
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 92.88%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $167,832 | $225,030 | $94,762 |
| Graduate Degree | $208,851 | $250,001 | $117,684 |
| High School Graduate | $62,266 | $64,148 | $40,962 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $180,292 | $235,159 | $112,694 |
| Some College | $56,979 | $97,727 | $34,830 |
$180,292
Average Earnings
$235,159
Average Male
$112,694
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
65.74% of Los Altos residents speak only English, while 34.26% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 17.62% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 16,347 | 537 | 3.29% |
| Asian | 11,422 | 368 | 3.22% |
| Hispanic | 1,382 | 29 | 2.1% |
| Other | 578 | 14 | 2.42% |
| Multiple | 1,866 | 14 | 0.75% |
| Black | 189 | 6 | 3.17% |
| Native | 18 | 3 | 16.67% |
3.06%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.55%
Male Poverty Rate
3.57%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Los Altos is Native, with 16.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Los Altos is Multiple, with 0.75% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.27%. Among those working part-time, it was 1.85%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 6.62%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 8.73% |
| High School | 7.02% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.01% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 10.2% |
| Male Employed | 1.54% |
| Female Employed | 1.04% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $250,001 | $451,282 |
| Households | $250,001 | $400,817 |
| Married Families | $250,001 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $111,673 | $172,503 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
68.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
70.4%
Male Marriage Rate
65.9%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
654
Number of Veterans
626
Male Veterans
28
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 341 |
| Korea | 87 |
| First Gulf War | 61 |
| World War II | 35 |
| Second Gulf War | 30 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 452 |
| 65 to 74 | 102 |
| 35 to 54 | 55 |
| 55 to 64 | 45 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 584 | 4.26% |
| Asian | 42 | 0.51% |
| Hispanic | 26 | 2.34% |
| Other Race | 15 | 2.83% |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 1.37% |
| Black | 2 | 0.94% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.75%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.83%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.1%
Labor Force Participation
55.8%
Employment Rate
3.9%
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
41.47%
Born in Los Altos
66.51%
Native Born
33.49%
Foreign Born
10.74%
Non Citizen
22.75%
Naturalized
66.51% of Los Altos residents were born in the United States, with 41.47% having been born in California. 10.74% 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 | 27,270 | -453 | -1.63% |
| 2028 | 27,723 | -453 | -1.61% |
| 2027 | 28,176 | -454 | -1.59% |
| 2026 | 28,630 | -453 | -1.56% |
| 2025 | 29,083 | -453 | -1.53% |
| 2024 | 29,536 | -454 | -1.51% |
| 2023 | 29,990 | -161 | -0.53% |
| 2022 | 30,151 | -416 | -1.36% |
| 2021 | 30,567 | -783 | -2.5% |
| 2020 | 31,350 | 671 | 2.19% |
| 2019 | 30,679 | -280 | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 30,959 | -218 | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 31,177 | -105 | -0.34% |
| 2016 | 31,282 | 389 | 1.26% |
| 2015 | 30,893 | 533 | 1.76% |
| 2014 | 30,360 | 199 | 0.66% |
| 2013 | 30,161 | 293 | 0.98% |
| 2012 | 29,868 | 358 | 1.21% |
| 2011 | 29,510 | 378 | 1.3% |
| 2010 | 29,132 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 27,693 | 1,390 | 5.28% |
| 1990 | 26,303 | 534 | 2.07% |
| 1980 | 25,769 | 707 | 2.82% |
| 1970 | 25,062 | 5,366 | 27.24% |
| 1960 | 19,696 | -7,574 | -27.77% |