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Atherton

California · 7,188 residents · 5.016 sq mi
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Atherton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $250,001. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 83% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $2,000,001. With a median age of 48.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 218% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
83% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,188
Unchangedsince 2000
from 7,194 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,433 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,434 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.4
+7%since 2000
from 45.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K7K7K7K1990201020202024Atherton
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$250,001
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $200,001 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$155,254
+38%since 2000
from $112,408 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
86.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services19.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration12.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade10.6%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food7.7%
US avg: 2%
Information4.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$2,000,001
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,000,001 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,501
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $2,001 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
88.5%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 94.8% in 2000
11.5% rent
Afford Score
8.0
+60%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic65.8%(4,731)
Black1.3%(94)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(484)
Asian19.5%(1,404)
Other3.1%(225)
Diversity Score61%(4,384)
Diversity Score
61
+100%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: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 96.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
52.7%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 40.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+41%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
58.4%
−19.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 48.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
71.5%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
50.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
20.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.9%
−97.0 ptssince 2013
from 97.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Atherton, California?

Atherton, California has about 7,188 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Atherton, California?

The typical household in Atherton, California earns about $250,001 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 $2,000,001, and the typical rent is about $3,501 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 2.7% of people in Atherton, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Atherton, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Atherton, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 25 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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