San Mateo is a city located in San Mateo County California. San Mateo has a 2024 population of 99,884. San Mateo is currently declining at a rate of -1.42% annually and its population has decreased by -5.46% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 105,656 in 2020.
The average household income in San Mateo is $201,146 with a poverty rate of 7.28%. The median age in San Mateo is 38.1 years: 36.5 years for males, and 39.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of San Mateo was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 46,128 | 44.28% |
| Asian | 28,109 | 26.99% |
| Other race | 13,421 | 12.88% |
| Two or more races | 12,052 | 11.57% |
| Black or African American | 1,954 | 1.88% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1,505 | 1.44% |
| Native American | 996 | 0.96% |
White
Asian
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 39,916 | 2.56 | 51.6 | 48.4 |
| Married | 19,706 | 3.26 | 62.3 | 37.7 |
| Non Family | 14,911 | 1.33 | 40.3 | 59.7 |
| Female | 3,485 | 3.61 | 48.2 | 51.8 |
| Male | 1,814 | 3.07 | 33.6 | 66.4 |
3.19
Average Family Size
2.56
Average Household Size
51.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,537 | 3.32% |
| Associates Degree | 4,830 | 6.32% |
| Bachelors Degree | 24,257 | 31.73% |
| Graduate Degree | 20,251 | 26.49% |
| High School Graduate | 9,506 | 12.43% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3,995 | 5.23% |
| Some College | 11,073 | 14.48% |
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 | 32,654 | 31,733 | 20,562 |
| Asian | 22,310 | 21,252 | 16,773 |
| Hispanic | 15,690 | 11,535 | 4,303 |
| Other Race | 8,126 | 5,581 | 1,776 |
| 2+ Races | 6,269 | 5,526 | 2,996 |
| Black | 1,517 | 1,457 | 763 |
| Islander | 1,292 | 1,172 | 265 |
| Native American | 664 | 488 | 92 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 97.18%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 75.18%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $106,959 | $127,374 | $86,760 |
| Graduate Degree | $150,692 | $173,929 | $123,807 |
| High School Graduate | $46,366 | $55,000 | $38,370 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,110 | $33,179 | $11,737 |
| Overall | $90,529 | $106,132 | $80,573 |
| Some College | $59,285 | $64,611 | $51,442 |
$90,529
Average Earnings
$106,132
Average Male
$80,573
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
56.53% of San Mateo residents speak only English, while 43.47% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 17.89% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 25,498 | 2,913 | 11.42% |
| White | 40,300 | 1,899 | 4.71% |
| Other | 13,267 | 1,875 | 14.13% |
| Asian | 27,974 | 1,411 | 5.04% |
| Multiple | 12,028 | 1,024 | 8.51% |
| Islander | 1,505 | 466 | 30.96% |
| Black | 1,853 | 331 | 17.86% |
| Native | 970 | 29 | 2.99% |
7.28%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.08%
Male Poverty Rate
8.47%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in San Mateo is Islander, with 30.96% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in San Mateo is Native, with 2.99% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.74%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.32%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.57%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.72% |
| High School | 11.88% |
| Some College | 7.88% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.17% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 25.81% |
| Male Unemployed | 9.42% |
| Female Employed | 3.69% |
| Male Employed | 3.58% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $182,227 | $236,395 |
| Households | $149,152 | $201,146 |
| Married Families | $207,392 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $96,684 | $132,627 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.7%
Male Marriage Rate
48.8%
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
2,689
Number of Veterans
2,499
Male Veterans
190
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 886 |
| Second Gulf War | 427 |
| First Gulf War | 275 |
| Korea | 238 |
| World War II | 143 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 1,126 |
| 65 to 74 | 524 |
| 55 to 64 | 466 |
| 35 to 54 | 422 |
| 18 to 34 | 151 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,746 | 4.49% |
| Asian | 421 | 1.76% |
| Hispanic | 301 | 1.63% |
| Black | 199 | 12.49% |
| Other Race | 161 | 1.66% |
| 2+ Races | 129 | 1.72% |
| Native American | 20 | 2.68% |
| Islander | 13 | 0.97% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.39%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.74%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.1%
Labor Force Participation
66.8%
Employment Rate
4.7%
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
46.69%
Born in San Mateo
64.15%
Native Born
35.85%
Foreign Born
18.19%
Non Citizen
17.66%
Naturalized
64.15% of San Mateo residents were born in the United States, with 46.69% having been born in California. 18.19% 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 | 92,669 | -1,443 | -1.53% |
| 2028 | 94,112 | -1,443 | -1.51% |
| 2027 | 95,555 | -1,443 | -1.49% |
| 2026 | 96,998 | -1,443 | -1.47% |
| 2025 | 98,441 | -1,443 | -1.44% |
| 2024 | 99,884 | -1,443 | -1.42% |
| 2023 | 101,327 | -240 | -0.24% |
| 2022 | 101,567 | -1,346 | -1.31% |
| 2021 | 102,913 | -2,743 | -2.6% |
| 2020 | 105,656 | 2,193 | 2.12% |
| 2019 | 103,463 | -767 | -0.74% |
| 2018 | 104,230 | 54 | 0.05% |
| 2017 | 104,176 | 282 | 0.27% |
| 2016 | 103,894 | 622 | 0.6% |
| 2015 | 103,272 | 1,449 | 1.42% |
| 2014 | 101,823 | 1,166 | 1.16% |
| 2013 | 100,657 | 1,112 | 1.12% |
| 2012 | 99,545 | 1,301 | 1.32% |
| 2011 | 98,244 | 988 | 1.02% |
| 2010 | 97,256 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 92,482 | 6,996 | 8.18% |
| 1990 | 85,486 | 7,846 | 10.11% |
| 1980 | 77,640 | -1,351 | -1.71% |
| 1970 | 78,991 | 9,121 | 13.05% |
| 1960 | 69,870 | 28,088 | 67.23% |
| 1950 | 41,782 | 22,379 | 115.34% |
| 1940 | 19,403 | 5,959 | 44.32% |
| 1930 | 13,444 | 7,465 | 124.85% |
| 1920 | 5,979 | 1,595 | 36.38% |
| 1910 | 4,384 | 2,552 | 139.3% |
| 1900 | 1,832 | 900 | 96.57% |
| 1880 | 932 | -91,737 | -98.99% |