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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Los Altos Hills

California · 7,902 residents · 9.067 sq mi
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Los Altos Hills is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $173,570. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 78% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $1,000,001. With a median age of 46.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 265% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 46.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
78% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

7,902
+5%since 1990
from 7,514 in 1990
1990 – 2025
46.7
+6%since 1990
from 44.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7K8K8K8K9K1990201020202024Los Altos Hills
20248K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 54.5%(355)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 96.9%(543)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 147.7%(608)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 195.8%(460)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 242.7%(214)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 345.7%(450)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4413.9%(1,100)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5419.5%(1,540)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 6416.3%(1,290)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 749.8%(777)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 846%(471)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over1.2%(94)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$173,570
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $115,851 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$92,840
+49%since 1990
from $62,223 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.9%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 2.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$1,000,001
+52%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $500,001 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,810
+37%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $1,001 in 1990
US average: $602
93.9%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 94.2% in 1990
6.1% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic84%(6,310)
Black0.2%(18)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(133)
Asian15.5%(1,167)
2000
White, non-Hispanic73.3%(5,795)
Black0.5%(42)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(170)
Asian21%(1,660)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Argentine1.6%(130)
Mexican1.2%(97)
Dominican0.7%(60)
Spaniard0.3%(24)
Asian origin
Chinese20%(1,673)
Asian Indian9.9%(826)
Korean4.1%(343)
Taiwanese3.4%(288)
Japanese1.2%(102)
Filipino0.5%(39)
Vietnamese0.3%(24)
Thai0.2%(18)
Pakistani0.2%(16)
Singaporean0.1%(11)
Indonesian0.1%(7)
Pacific Islander origin
Tongan0.8%(68)
Fijian0.8%(68)
Chamorro0.6%(51)
Ancestry
English7.2%(606)
German7.2%(605)
Irish6.6%(554)
Italian2.1%(174)
French2%(167)
American2%(166)
Iranian1.6%(131)
Danish1.4%(121)
Scottish1.3%(111)
Russian1.2%(103)
British1.2%(100)
Swedish1.1%(90)
+ 25 more ancestry groups with data
Polish0.9%(76)
Romanian0.9%(75)
Norwegian0.9%(73)
Hungarian0.8%(67)
Dutch0.6%(47)
Bulgarian0.5%(40)
Scotch-Irish0.5%(40)
Arab0.5%(39)
Croatian0.4%(34)
Swiss0.4%(32)
Belgian0.4%(31)
Ukrainian0.4%(31)
Israeli0.3%(26)
Czech0.3%(24)
Australian0.3%(23)
Lithuanian0.3%(21)
Finnish0.1%(12)
Brazilian0.1%(11)
Canadian0.1%(10)
Latvian0.1%(10)
Greek0.1%(9)
Austrian0.1%(8)
Welsh0.1%(8)
RANKED:Largest Chinese population · Largest Asian Indian population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population
Section 05

Education

78.1%
+9.4 ptssince 1990
from 68.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
96.9%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 97.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
41.4%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 37.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.7 min
−39%since 1990
from 24.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married20.8%(659)
Married74.9%(2,371)
Widowed1.4%(45)
Divorced2.9%(91)
Women 15+
Never married20.2%(673)
Married69.1%(2,298)
Widowed4.8%(159)
Divorced5.8%(194)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Los Altos Hills, California?

Los Altos Hills, California has about 7,902 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Los Altos Hills, California?

The typical household in Los Altos Hills, California earns about $173,570 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Los Altos Hills, California expensive?

In Los Altos Hills, California, the median home is worth about $1,000,001, and the typical rent is about $1,810 a month.

How educated are people in Los Altos Hills, California?

About 78.1% of adults age 25 and over in Los Altos Hills, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Los Altos Hills, California?

About 3.9% of people in Los Altos Hills, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Los Altos Hills, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Los Altos Hills, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 388 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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