Menlo Park is a city located in San Mateo County California. Menlo Park has a 2024 population of 31,023. Menlo Park is currently declining at a rate of -2.1% annually and its population has decreased by -7.92% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 33,690 in 2020.
The average household income in Menlo Park is $316,584 with a poverty rate of 5.48%. The median age in Menlo Park is 38.5 years: 38.8 years for males, and 38.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Menlo Park was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,091 | 60.29% |
| Asian | 5,525 | 16.58% |
| Two or more races | 3,419 | 10.26% |
| Other race | 2,308 | 6.93% |
| Black or African American | 1,116 | 3.35% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 666 | 2% |
| Native American | 199 | 0.6% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 11,661 | 2.75 | 56.3 | 43.7 |
| Married | 6,514 | 3.46 | 72.7 | 27.3 |
| Non Family | 3,859 | 1.41 | 31.6 | 68.4 |
| Female | 966 | 3.14 | 51.1 | 48.9 |
| Male | 322 | 3.04 | 35.1 | 64.9 |
3.3
Average Family Size
2.75
Average Household Size
56.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 461 | 2.01% |
| Associates Degree | 895 | 3.9% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6,409 | 27.93% |
| Graduate Degree | 10,217 | 44.53% |
| High School Graduate | 1,957 | 8.53% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 643 | 2.8% |
| Some College | 2,363 | 10.3% |
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 | 13,061 | 12,890 | 10,863 |
| Hispanic | 3,845 | 3,035 | 1,345 |
| Asian | 3,799 | 3,705 | 3,223 |
| Other Race | 1,680 | 1,279 | 386 |
| 2+ Races | 1,594 | 1,435 | 1,000 |
| Black | 891 | 866 | 280 |
| Islander | 466 | 462 | 191 |
| Native American | 163 | 75 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 99.14%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 84.84%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $119,592 | $170,329 | $100,615 |
| Graduate Degree | $161,220 | $205,968 | $102,630 |
| High School Graduate | $45,073 | $44,764 | $45,469 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $41,979 | $50,380 | $34,125 |
| Overall | $115,481 | $143,432 | $84,567 |
| Some College | $53,234 | $90,341 | $44,844 |
$115,481
Average Earnings
$143,432
Average Male
$84,567
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
62.97% of Menlo Park residents speak only English, while 37.03% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 14.43% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 18,069 | 702 | 3.89% |
| Hispanic | 5,746 | 574 | 9.99% |
| Multiple | 3,406 | 237 | 6.96% |
| Asian | 5,444 | 205 | 3.77% |
| Other | 2,297 | 198 | 8.62% |
| Islander | 666 | 85 | 12.76% |
| Black | 1,054 | 64 | 6.07% |
| Native | 199 | 36 | 18.09% |
5.48%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.96%
Male Poverty Rate
5.98%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Menlo Park is Native, with 18.09% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Menlo Park is Asian, with 3.77% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.52%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.99%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.15%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.42% |
| High School | 14.74% |
| Some College | 11.1% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.03% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 28.04% |
| Female Unemployed | 18.79% |
| Female Employed | 2.96% |
| Male Employed | 1.18% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $250,001 | $382,569 |
| Households | $198,273 | $316,584 |
| Married Families | $250,001 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $120,186 | $170,969 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.0%
Male Marriage Rate
50.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
1,171
Number of Veterans
1,071
Male Veterans
100
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 344 |
| Second Gulf War | 225 |
| First Gulf War | 180 |
| World War II | 70 |
| Korea | 64 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 378 |
| 55 to 64 | 320 |
| 35 to 54 | 279 |
| 65 to 74 | 141 |
| 18 to 34 | 53 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 851 | 5.43% |
| Black | 109 | 11.03% |
| Hispanic | 96 | 2.2% |
| 2+ Races | 83 | 3.98% |
| Islander | 64 | 13.73% |
| Asian | 31 | 0.69% |
| Other Race | 19 | 1.04% |
| Native American | 14 | 7.53% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
22.17%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.01%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.6%
Labor Force Participation
62.8%
Employment Rate
4.3%
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
43.58%
Born in Menlo Park
70.36%
Native Born
29.64%
Foreign Born
16.03%
Non Citizen
13.61%
Naturalized
70.36% of Menlo Park residents were born in the United States, with 43.58% having been born in California. 16.03% 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 | 27,689 | -667 | -2.35% |
| 2028 | 28,356 | -667 | -2.3% |
| 2027 | 29,023 | -666 | -2.24% |
| 2026 | 29,689 | -667 | -2.2% |
| 2025 | 30,356 | -667 | -2.15% |
| 2024 | 31,023 | -667 | -2.1% |
| 2023 | 31,690 | -265 | -0.83% |
| 2022 | 31,955 | -611 | -1.88% |
| 2021 | 32,566 | -1,124 | -3.34% |
| 2020 | 33,690 | -1,630 | -4.61% |
| 2019 | 35,320 | -289 | -0.81% |
| 2018 | 35,609 | 23 | 0.06% |
| 2017 | 35,586 | 944 | 2.73% |
| 2016 | 34,642 | 912 | 2.7% |
| 2015 | 33,730 | 257 | 0.77% |
| 2014 | 33,473 | 309 | 0.93% |
| 2013 | 33,164 | 266 | 0.81% |
| 2012 | 32,898 | 442 | 1.36% |
| 2011 | 32,456 | 373 | 1.16% |
| 2010 | 32,083 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 30,785 | 2,745 | 9.79% |
| 1990 | 28,040 | 1,602 | 6.06% |
| 1980 | 26,438 | -388 | -1.45% |
| 1970 | 26,826 | -131 | -0.49% |
| 1960 | 26,957 | 13,370 | 98.4% |
| 1950 | 13,587 | 10,329 | 317.03% |
| 1940 | 3,258 | 1,004 | 44.54% |
| 1930 | 2,254 | -25,435 | -91.86% |