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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Los Altos

California · 26,303 residents · 6.54 sq mi
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Los Altos is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $79,579. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $500,001. With a median age of 43.8, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 122% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 33.0
More educated
60% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

26,303
−5%vs 2000
vs 27,693 in 2000
1990 – 2025
4,022 / sq mi
−5%vs 2000
vs 4,234 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
43.8
−1%vs 2000
vs 44.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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202431K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$79,579
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $126,740 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$37,776
−43%vs 2000
vs $66,776 in 2000
US average: $14,340
1.2%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$500,001
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $973,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$1,001
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $1,727 in 2000
US average: $450
87.8%
+2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 85.6% in 2000
12.2% rent
6.3
−18%vs 2000
vs 7.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.2%(21,656)
Black0.5%(127)
Hispanic / Latino3%(822)
Asian15.4%(4,252)
Other0%
Diversity Score40.5%(11,208)
1990
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(23,445)
Black0.3%(81)
Hispanic / Latino3%(785)
Asian10%(2,637)
Other0.5%(140)
Diversity Score30.1%(7,909)
30
−26%vs 2000
vs 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

59.6%
−11.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 71.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
95.7%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 97.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
27.4%
−8.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 35.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.9 min
+59%vs 2000
vs 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Los Altos, California?

Los Altos, California has about 26,303 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Los Altos, California earns about $79,579 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Los Altos, California expensive?

In Los Altos, California, the median home is worth about $500,001, and the typical rent is about $1,001 a month.

How educated are people in Los Altos, California?

About 59.6% of adults age 25 and over in Los Altos, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Los Altos, California?

About 1.2% of people in Los Altos, California live below the federal poverty line.

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

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