Redwood City is a city located in San Mateo County California. Redwood City has a 2024 population of 80,032. It is also the county seat of San Mateo County. Redwood City is currently declining at a rate of -1.19% annually and its population has decreased by -4.6% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 83,887 in 2020.
The average household income in Redwood City is $211,981 with a poverty rate of 6.43%. The median age in Redwood City is 37.1 years: 36 years for males, and 38.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Redwood City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39,103 | 47.07% |
| Other race | 14,401 | 17.33% |
| Asian | 14,004 | 16.86% |
| Two or more races | 11,384 | 13.7% |
| Black or African American | 1,711 | 2.06% |
| Native American | 1,655 | 1.99% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 819 | 0.99% |
White
Other race
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 29,993 | 2.71 | 47.6 | 52.4 |
| Married | 16,066 | 3.33 | 58.6 | 41.4 |
| Non Family | 10,040 | 1.34 | 35.8 | 64.2 |
| Female | 2,632 | 3.8 | 37 | 63 |
| Male | 1,255 | 3.53 | 25.1 | 74.9 |
3.29
Average Family Size
2.71
Average Household Size
47.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,979 | 5.03% |
| Associates Degree | 3,139 | 5.3% |
| Bachelors Degree | 15,935 | 26.91% |
| Graduate Degree | 15,534 | 26.23% |
| High School Graduate | 9,581 | 16.18% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3,814 | 6.44% |
| Some College | 8,234 | 13.91% |
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 | 26,079 | 25,317 | 16,896 |
| Hispanic | 18,233 | 12,901 | 3,635 |
| Asian | 11,072 | 10,647 | 8,905 |
| Other Race | 8,940 | 5,975 | 1,518 |
| 2+ Races | 6,166 | 4,917 | 2,108 |
| Black | 1,211 | 1,132 | 584 |
| Native American | 1,028 | 661 | 89 |
| Islander | 597 | 582 | 234 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 97.49%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 80.43%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $112,617 | $126,662 | $94,357 |
| Graduate Degree | $144,638 | $182,412 | $112,367 |
| High School Graduate | $35,697 | $40,605 | $33,049 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,618 | $35,098 | $30,036 |
| Overall | $77,110 | $83,852 | $68,997 |
| Some College | $56,692 | $62,039 | $51,136 |
$77,110
Average Earnings
$83,852
Average Male
$68,997
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
54.63% of Redwood City residents speak only English, while 45.37% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 27.78% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 29,687 | 2,684 | 9.04% |
| White | 32,412 | 1,710 | 5.28% |
| Other | 14,218 | 1,288 | 9.06% |
| Multiple | 11,258 | 604 | 5.37% |
| Asian | 13,909 | 554 | 3.98% |
| Black | 1,587 | 134 | 8.44% |
| Native | 1,625 | 121 | 7.45% |
| Islander | 819 | 14 | 1.71% |
6.43%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.42%
Male Poverty Rate
7.41%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Redwood City is Other, with 9.06% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Redwood City is Islander, with 1.71% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.16%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.73%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.97%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.1% |
| Some College | 6.48% |
| High School | 6.02% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.06% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 16.56% |
| Female Employed | 4.24% |
| Male Unemployed | 2.49% |
| Male Employed | 2% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $164,255 | $239,535 |
| Households | $145,620 | $211,981 |
| Married Families | $199,706 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $107,756 | $146,847 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.3%
Male Marriage Rate
51.3%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,740
Number of Veterans
1,655
Male Veterans
85
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 634 |
| First Gulf War | 298 |
| Second Gulf War | 186 |
| Korea | 179 |
| World War II | 18 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 541 |
| 75+ | 511 |
| 35 to 54 | 338 |
| 55 to 64 | 309 |
| 18 to 34 | 41 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,362 | 4.16% |
| Hispanic | 172 | 0.81% |
| 2+ Races | 138 | 2.01% |
| Asian | 97 | 0.83% |
| Islander | 83 | 11.91% |
| Black | 36 | 2.69% |
| Other Race | 21 | 0.2% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.27% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.89%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.2%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70%
Labor Force Participation
67.2%
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
49.92%
Born in Redwood City
67.88%
Native Born
32.12%
Foreign Born
18.17%
Non Citizen
13.95%
Naturalized
67.88% of Redwood City residents were born in the United States, with 49.92% having been born in California. 18.17% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 75,213 | -964 | -1.27% |
| 2028 | 76,177 | -964 | -1.25% |
| 2027 | 77,141 | -963 | -1.23% |
| 2026 | 78,104 | -964 | -1.22% |
| 2025 | 79,068 | -964 | -1.2% |
| 2024 | 80,032 | -964 | -1.19% |
| 2023 | 80,996 | -241 | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 81,237 | -379 | -0.46% |
| 2021 | 81,616 | -2,271 | -2.71% |
| 2020 | 83,887 | -965 | -1.14% |
| 2019 | 84,852 | 249 | 0.29% |
| 2018 | 84,603 | 356 | 0.42% |
| 2017 | 84,247 | -56 | -0.07% |
| 2016 | 84,303 | 473 | 0.56% |
| 2015 | 83,830 | 1,541 | 1.87% |
| 2014 | 82,289 | 1,358 | 1.68% |
| 2013 | 80,931 | 1,497 | 1.88% |
| 2012 | 79,434 | 1,225 | 1.57% |
| 2011 | 78,209 | 1,167 | 1.51% |
| 2010 | 77,042 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 75,402 | 9,330 | 14.12% |
| 1990 | 66,072 | 11,121 | 20.24% |
| 1980 | 54,951 | -735 | -1.32% |
| 1970 | 55,686 | 9,396 | 20.3% |
| 1960 | 46,290 | 20,746 | 81.22% |
| 1950 | 25,544 | 13,091 | 105.12% |
| 1940 | 12,453 | 3,491 | 38.95% |
| 1930 | 8,962 | 4,942 | 122.94% |
| 1920 | 4,020 | 1,578 | 64.62% |
| 1910 | 2,442 | 789 | 47.73% |
| 1900 | 1,653 | 81 | 5.15% |
| 1890 | 1,572 | 189 | 13.67% |
| 1880 | 1,383 | 656 | 90.23% |
| 1870 | 727 | -74,486 | -99.03% |