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 $339,415 with a poverty rate of 5.06%. The median age in Menlo Park is 38.5 years: 38.7 years for males, and 38.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Menlo Park was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,842 | 57.49% |
| Asian | 5,990 | 18.28% |
| Two or more races | 3,867 | 11.8% |
| Other race | 2,610 | 7.96% |
| Black or African American | 1,156 | 3.53% |
| Native American | 195 | 0.59% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 115 | 0.35% |
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 | 11,624 | 2.71 | 55.3 | 44.7 |
| Married | 6,527 | 3.44 | 71.6 | 28.4 |
| Non Family | 3,976 | 1.37 | 32.2 | 67.8 |
| Female | 791 | 3.17 | 48.2 | 51.8 |
| Male | 330 | 3.35 | 28.2 | 71.8 |
3.29
Average Family Size
2.71
Average Household Size
55.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 436 | 1.92% |
| Associates Degree | 952 | 4.19% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6,034 | 26.56% |
| Graduate Degree | 10,483 | 46.14% |
| High School Graduate | 1,822 | 8.02% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 970 | 4.27% |
| Some College | 2,022 | 8.9% |
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 | 12,311 | 12,084 | 10,447 |
| Hispanic | 4,242 | 3,189 | 1,396 |
| Asian | 4,218 | 4,124 | 3,599 |
| 2+ Races | 2,149 | 1,634 | 1,145 |
| Other Race | 1,846 | 1,420 | 394 |
| Black | 918 | 886 | 320 |
| Native American | 150 | 74 | 0 |
| Islander | 115 | 113 | 60 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 98.26%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 85.32%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $116,321 | $161,167 | $92,917 |
| Graduate Degree | $183,239 | $208,750 | $116,450 |
| High School Graduate | $46,789 | $46,050 | $48,297 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,843 | $36,163 | $19,412 |
| Overall | $120,508 | $147,586 | $90,130 |
| Some College | $50,781 | $95,385 | $44,440 |
$120,508
Average Earnings
$147,586
Average Male
$90,130
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
61.5% of Menlo Park residents speak only English, while 38.5% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 16.41% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 16,987 | 632 | 3.72% |
| Hispanic | 6,449 | 548 | 8.5% |
| Multiple | 3,859 | 265 | 6.87% |
| Other | 2,594 | 232 | 8.94% |
| Asian | 5,919 | 185 | 3.13% |
| Islander | 105 | 90 | 85.71% |
| Black | 1,089 | 40 | 3.67% |
| Native | 195 | 31 | 15.9% |
5.06%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.6%
Male Poverty Rate
5.51%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Menlo Park is Islander, with 85.71% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Menlo Park is Asian, with 3.13% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.44%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.38%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.32%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.69% |
| High School | 11.23% |
| Some College | 10.66% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.48% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 20.25% |
| Male Unemployed | 18.66% |
| Female Employed | 2.58% |
| Male Employed | 1.62% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $250,001 | $412,867 |
| Households | $206,588 | $339,415 |
| Married Families | $250,001 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $121,389 | $182,278 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.1%
Male Marriage Rate
52.7%
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
951
Number of Veterans
849
Male Veterans
102
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 358 |
| First Gulf War | 182 |
| Second Gulf War | 152 |
| Korea | 57 |
| World War II | 32 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 377 |
| 55 to 64 | 217 |
| 35 to 54 | 162 |
| 65 to 74 | 147 |
| 18 to 34 | 48 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 647 | 4.42% |
| Hispanic | 114 | 2.31% |
| Black | 101 | 10.25% |
| Islander | 75 | 65.22% |
| 2+ Races | 69 | 2.65% |
| Asian | 41 | 0.83% |
| Other Race | 18 | 0.87% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
15.72%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.31%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.9%
Labor Force Participation
63.1%
Employment Rate
4.2%
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
43.06%
Born in Menlo Park
70.58%
Native Born
29.42%
Foreign Born
15.69%
Non Citizen
13.72%
Naturalized
70.58% of Menlo Park residents were born in the United States, with 43.06% having been born in California. 15.69% 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% |