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CITY · INCORPORATED 1923 · 2010 ACS

Atherton

California · 6,914 residents · 5.016 sq mi
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Atherton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $223,611. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 83% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $1,000,001. With a median age of 48.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 267% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
83% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,914
−4%since 2000
from 7,194 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,378 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 1,434 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.2
+6%since 2000
from 45.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K7K7K7K1990201020202024Atherton
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$223,611
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $200,001 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$107,250
−5%since 2000
from $112,408 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
82.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.531
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services25.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration17.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Information4.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance0.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,000,001
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,000,001 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,001
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $2,001 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
55.2%
−39.6 ptssince 2000
from 94.8% in 2000
9.2% rent
Vacancy rate
10.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
10.4%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.5
−11%since 2000
from 5.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.7%(6,022)
Black0.7%(50)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(200)
Asian9.8%(704)
Other0%
Diversity Score30.5%(2,192)
2010
White, non-Hispanic78.2%(5,405)
Black1%(72)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(268)
Asian13.2%(910)
Other3.4%(236)
Diversity Score45.6%(3,150)
Diversity Score
46
+50%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
82.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 96.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
42.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 40.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
+31%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
10.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
68.2%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
50.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
14.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.0%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Atherton, California?

Atherton, California has about 6,914 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Atherton, California?

The typical household in Atherton, California earns about $223,611 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Atherton, California expensive?

In Atherton, California, the median home is worth about $1,000,001, and the typical rent is about $2,001 a month.

How educated are people in Atherton, California?

About 82.6% of adults age 25 and over in Atherton, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Atherton, California?

About 7.1% of people in Atherton, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Atherton, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Atherton, California has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 249 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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