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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Half Moon Bay

California · 11,842 residents · 6.242 sq mi
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Half Moon Bay is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $78,473. Population has grown 33% since 1990. 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $457,200. Poverty is rare here, at 6.1% of residents. Households here earn about 65% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
36% 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

11,842
+33%since 1990
from 8,886 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,897 / sq mi
+33%since 1990
from 1,424 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.7
+11%since 1990
from 35.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8K10K11K12K13K1990201020202024Half Moon Bay
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$78,473
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $54,762 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$37,963
+70%since 1990
from $22,302 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.1%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$457,200
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $353,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,269
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $852 in 1990
US average: $602
75.4%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 71.5% in 1990
24.6% rent
5.8
−10%since 1990
from 6.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(8,110)
Black0.3%(28)
Hispanic / Latino22.1%(1,966)
Asian4%(354)
Diversity Score50.8%(4,513)
2000
White, non-Hispanic66.6%(7,882)
Black3.8%(448)
Hispanic / Latino23.2%(2,751)
Asian3.3%(391)
Diversity Score58.5%(6,924)
58
+15%since 1990
from 51 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

35.5%
+7.1 ptssince 1990
from 28.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.2%
−2.1 ptssince 1990
from 79.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
13.4%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 10.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.8 min
−10%since 1990
from 26.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Half Moon Bay, California?

Half Moon Bay, California has about 11,842 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Half Moon Bay, California?

The typical household in Half Moon Bay, California earns about $78,473 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Half Moon Bay, California expensive?

In Half Moon Bay, California, the median home is worth about $457,200, and the typical rent is about $1,269 a month.

How educated are people in Half Moon Bay, California?

About 35.5% of adults age 25 and over in Half Moon Bay, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Half Moon Bay, California?

About 6.1% of people in Half Moon Bay, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Half Moon Bay, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Half Moon Bay, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,956 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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

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