Portola Valley is a town located in San Mateo County California. Portola Valley has a 2024 population of 4,123. Portola Valley is currently declining at a rate of -1.93% annually and its population has decreased by -7.29% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,447 in 2020.
The average household income in Portola Valley is $462,935 with a poverty rate of 4.43%. The median age in Portola Valley is 57.8 years: 56.3 years for males, and 60.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Portola Valley was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,528 | 80.24% |
| Two or more races | 436 | 9.92% |
| Asian | 331 | 7.53% |
| Other race | 88 | 2% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.23% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 0.09% |
| 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 | 1,692 | 2.57 | 81.9 | 18.1 |
| Married | 1,151 | 3.07 | 93.7 | 6.3 |
| Non Family | 513 | 1.12 | 55.8 | 44.2 |
| Female | 19 | 10.53 | 57.9 | 42.1 |
| Male | 9 | 5.56 | 100 | 0 |
2.96
Average Family Size
2.57
Average Household Size
81.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 24 | 0.72% |
| Associates Degree | 162 | 4.87% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,111 | 33.38% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,624 | 48.8% |
| High School Graduate | 96 | 2.88% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2 | 0.06% |
| Some College | 309 | 9.28% |
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 | 2,690 | 2,688 | 2,356 |
| Asian | 302 | 302 | 147 |
| Hispanic | 177 | 153 | 89 |
| 2+ Races | 154 | 154 | 131 |
| Other Race | 56 | 56 | 56 |
| Native American | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| Black | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $179,447 | $233,929 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $250,001 | $250,001 | $150,268 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $203,444 | $249,231 | $117,568 |
| Some College | $0 | $195,880 | $0 |
$203,444
Average Earnings
$249,231
Average Male
$117,568
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.22% of Portola Valley residents speak only English, while 13.78% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 8.44% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 331 | 137 | 41.39% |
| White | 3,244 | 29 | 0.89% |
| Other | 88 | 15 | 17.05% |
| Native | 10 | 10 | 100% |
| Multiple | 436 | 2 | 0.46% |
4.43%
Overall Poverty Rate
1.54%
Male Poverty Rate
6.78%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Portola Valley is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Portola Valley is Multiple, with 0.46% 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 9.67%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 35.57% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.07% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| High School | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 38.46% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $250,001 | $593,652 |
| Households | $250,001 | $462,935 |
| Married Families | $250,001 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $122,188 | $145,933 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
65.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
74.5%
Male Marriage Rate
57.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
183
Number of Veterans
183
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 74 |
| Vietnam | 65 |
| World War II | 17 |
| First Gulf War | 13 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 134 |
| 55 to 64 | 36 |
| 35 to 54 | 13 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 183 | 6.14% |
| Hispanic | 16 | 6.27% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
7.78%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
42%
Labor Force Participation
40.8%
Employment Rate
2.7%
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
51.22%
Born in Portola Valley
86.79%
Native Born
13.21%
Foreign Born
5.78%
Non Citizen
7.44%
Naturalized
86.79% of Portola Valley residents were born in the United States, with 51.22% having been born in California. 5.78% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,718 | -81 | -2.13% |
| 2028 | 3,799 | -81 | -2.09% |
| 2027 | 3,880 | -81 | -2.04% |
| 2026 | 3,961 | -81 | -2% |
| 2025 | 4,042 | -81 | -1.96% |
| 2024 | 4,123 | -81 | -1.93% |
| 2023 | 4,204 | -19 | -0.45% |
| 2022 | 4,223 | -72 | -1.68% |
| 2021 | 4,295 | -152 | -3.42% |
| 2020 | 4,447 | -108 | -2.37% |
| 2019 | 4,555 | -31 | -0.68% |
| 2018 | 4,586 | -12 | -0.26% |
| 2017 | 4,598 | -7 | -0.15% |
| 2016 | 4,605 | 5 | 0.11% |
| 2015 | 4,600 | 44 | 0.97% |
| 2014 | 4,556 | 39 | 0.86% |
| 2013 | 4,517 | 43 | 0.96% |
| 2012 | 4,474 | 62 | 1.41% |
| 2011 | 4,412 | 45 | 1.03% |
| 2010 | 4,367 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,462 | 268 | 6.39% |
| 1990 | 4,194 | 255 | 6.47% |
| 1980 | 3,939 | -1,057 | -21.16% |
| 1970 | 4,996 | 1,278 | 34.37% |