San Carlos is a city located in San Mateo County California. San Carlos has a 2024 population of 28,270. San Carlos is currently declining at a rate of -2.05% annually and its population has decreased by -7.73% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 30,638 in 2020.
The average household income in San Carlos is $298,397 with a poverty rate of 2.96%. The median age in San Carlos is 41.7 years: 39.6 years for males, and 44 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of San Carlos was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,343 | 63.44% |
| Asian | 6,222 | 20.41% |
| Two or more races | 3,606 | 11.83% |
| Other race | 914 | 3% |
| Black or African American | 202 | 0.66% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 160 | 0.52% |
| Native American | 43 | 0.14% |
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 | 11,361 | 2.67 | 69.4 | 30.6 |
| Married | 7,037 | 3.19 | 80.6 | 19.4 |
| Non Family | 3,125 | 1.31 | 49.8 | 50.2 |
| Female | 940 | 3.16 | 53.9 | 46.1 |
| Male | 259 | 3.23 | 59.5 | 40.5 |
3.12
Average Family Size
2.67
Average Household Size
69.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 377 | 1.73% |
| Associates Degree | 1,359 | 6.24% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6,543 | 30.03% |
| Graduate Degree | 8,024 | 36.83% |
| High School Graduate | 1,788 | 8.21% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 360 | 1.65% |
| Some College | 3,334 | 15.3% |
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 | 13,966 | 13,610 | 8,907 |
| Asian | 4,616 | 4,556 | 4,058 |
| Hispanic | 1,754 | 1,512 | 777 |
| 2+ Races | 1,632 | 1,493 | 778 |
| Other Race | 663 | 522 | 321 |
| Black | 153 | 126 | 66 |
| Islander | 138 | 124 | 25 |
| Native American | 43 | 43 | 33 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 87.91%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $145,179 | $175,563 | $120,850 |
| Graduate Degree | $189,212 | $227,432 | $152,135 |
| High School Graduate | $67,865 | $91,250 | $37,000 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,088 | $0 | $17,429 |
| Overall | $122,561 | $144,357 | $108,426 |
| Some College | $56,563 | $64,187 | $53,412 |
$122,561
Average Earnings
$144,357
Average Male
$108,426
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
74.06% of San Carlos residents speak only English, while 25.94% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 10.4% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 18,474 | 542 | 2.93% |
| Asian | 6,174 | 221 | 3.58% |
| Hispanic | 2,789 | 75 | 2.69% |
| Multiple | 3,606 | 74 | 2.05% |
| Black | 202 | 13 | 6.44% |
| Other | 907 | 11 | 1.21% |
| Islander | 160 | 2 | 1.25% |
2.96%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.09%
Male Poverty Rate
3.8%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in San Carlos is Black, with 6.44% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in San Carlos is Other, with 1.21% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.75%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.51%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 6.51%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8.71% |
| High School | 7.93% |
| Some College | 3.39% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.82% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 6.45% |
| Male Unemployed | 1.48% |
| Male Employed | 1.4% |
| Female Employed | 1.37% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $250,001 | $351,286 |
| Households | $219,413 | $298,397 |
| Married Families | $250,001 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $103,493 | $144,905 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
59.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
62.3%
Male Marriage Rate
57.5%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
839
Number of Veterans
795
Male Veterans
44
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 347 |
| Second Gulf War | 130 |
| Korea | 118 |
| First Gulf War | 115 |
| World War II | 14 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 416 |
| 65 to 74 | 193 |
| 55 to 64 | 113 |
| 35 to 54 | 106 |
| 18 to 34 | 11 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 701 | 4.48% |
| Asian | 83 | 1.77% |
| Hispanic | 35 | 1.73% |
| Other Race | 24 | 2.92% |
| Native American | 21 | 48.84% |
| Black | 8 | 5% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 0.11% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.58%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.81%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.9%
Labor Force Participation
68%
Employment Rate
4.1%
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
51.87%
Born in San Carlos
75.61%
Native Born
24.39%
Foreign Born
9.82%
Non Citizen
14.57%
Naturalized
75.61% of San Carlos residents were born in the United States, with 51.87% having been born in California. 9.82% 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 | 25,310 | -592 | -2.29% |
| 2028 | 25,902 | -592 | -2.23% |
| 2027 | 26,494 | -592 | -2.19% |
| 2026 | 27,086 | -592 | -2.14% |
| 2025 | 27,678 | -592 | -2.09% |
| 2024 | 28,270 | -592 | -2.05% |
| 2023 | 28,862 | -236 | -0.81% |
| 2022 | 29,098 | -524 | -1.77% |
| 2021 | 29,622 | -1,016 | -3.32% |
| 2020 | 30,638 | 978 | 3.3% |
| 2019 | 29,660 | 84 | 0.28% |
| 2018 | 29,576 | -81 | -0.27% |
| 2017 | 29,657 | -45 | -0.15% |
| 2016 | 29,702 | -8 | -0.03% |
| 2015 | 29,710 | 193 | 0.65% |
| 2014 | 29,517 | 246 | 0.84% |
| 2013 | 29,271 | 309 | 1.07% |
| 2012 | 28,962 | 380 | 1.33% |
| 2011 | 28,582 | 282 | 1% |
| 2010 | 28,300 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 27,718 | 1,551 | 5.93% |
| 1990 | 26,167 | 1,457 | 5.9% |
| 1980 | 24,710 | -1,343 | -5.15% |
| 1970 | 26,053 | 4,683 | 21.91% |
| 1960 | 21,370 | 6,999 | 48.7% |
| 1950 | 14,371 | 10,851 | 308.27% |
| 1940 | 3,520 | 2,388 | 210.95% |
| 1930 | 1,132 | -24,178 | -95.53% |