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Colma

California · 1,792 residents · 1.891 sq mi
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Colma is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $83,750. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 50% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $627,700. Poverty is rare here, at 2.8% of residents. Households here earn about 38% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,792
+50%since 2000
from 1,191 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
948 / sq mi
+50%since 2000
from 630 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.4
−1%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Colma
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,750
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,792
+47%since 2000
from $20,241 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
63.8%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.309
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$627,700
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $307,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,572
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,003 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.0%
−20.9 ptssince 2000
from 52.0% in 2000
60.3% rent
Vacancy rate
4.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
41.3%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 29.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.8%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
7.5
+43%since 2000
from 5.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic27.7%(330)
Black0.9%(11)
Hispanic / Latino43.9%(523)
Asian23.5%(280)
Other0%
Diversity Score81%(964)
2010
White, non-Hispanic20.1%(360)
Black2.6%(46)
Hispanic / Latino39.5%(708)
Asian33.3%(597)
Other2.4%(43)
Diversity Score84.7%(1,519)
Diversity Score
85
+5%since 2000
from 81 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.8%
+19.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.7%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
+67%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
40.7%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
22.7%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
27.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
40.4%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 71.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
47.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.3%
−42.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Colma, California?

Colma, California has about 1,792 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Colma, California?

The typical household in Colma, California earns about $83,750 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 $627,700, and the typical rent is about $1,572 a month.

How educated are people in Colma, California?

About 32.8% 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 2.8% 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 701 residents, a change of about 64 percent over that period.

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