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Colma

California · 1,191 residents · 1.891 sq mi
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Colma is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $58,750. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $307,400. Poverty is rare here, at 5.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,191
+9%since 1990
from 1,091 in 1990
1990 – 2025
630 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 577 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.9
+15%since 1990
from 32.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Colma
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$58,750
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,028 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,241
+48%since 1990
from $13,640 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.2%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 6.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$307,400
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $231,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,003
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $647 in 1990
US average: $602
52.0%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 53.4% in 1990
48.0% rent
5.2
−12%since 1990
from 5.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic49.8%(543)
Black2.3%(25)
Hispanic / Latino36.7%(400)
Asian23.3%(254)
Diversity Score91.7%(1,000)
2000
White, non-Hispanic27.7%(330)
Black0.9%(11)
Hispanic / Latino43.9%(523)
Asian23.5%(280)
Diversity Score81%(964)
81
−12%since 1990
from 92 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.4%
−2.8 ptssince 1990
from 16.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.0%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 75.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.2%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 2.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.7 min
−38%since 1990
from 25.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Colma, California?

Colma, California has about 1,191 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Colma, California?

The typical household in Colma, California earns about $58,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Colma, California expensive?

In Colma, California, the median home is worth about $307,400, and the typical rent is about $1,003 a month.

How educated are people in Colma, California?

About 13.4% of adults age 25 and over in Colma, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Colma, California?

About 5.2% of people in Colma, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Colma, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Colma, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 100 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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