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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Los Altos

California · 27,693 residents · 6.54 sq mi
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Los Altos is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $126,740. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 71% 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 $973,500. With a median age of 44.2, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 167% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 44.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
71% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

27,693
+5%since 1990
from 26,303 in 1990
1990 – 2025
4,234 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 4,022 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
44.2
+1%since 1990
from 43.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
26K27K29K31K32K1990201020202024Los Altos
202431K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$126,740
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $79,579 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$66,776
+77%since 1990
from $37,776 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.4%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 1.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$973,500
+48%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $500,001 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,727
+31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $1,001 in 1990
US average: $602
85.6%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 87.8% in 1990
14.4% rent
7.7
+22%since 1990
from 6.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(23,445)
Black0.3%(81)
Hispanic / Latino3%(785)
Asian10%(2,637)
Diversity Score30.1%(7,909)
2000
White, non-Hispanic78.2%(21,656)
Black0.5%(127)
Hispanic / Latino3%(822)
Asian15.4%(4,252)
Diversity Score40.5%(11,208)
40
+35%since 1990
from 30 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

71.3%
+11.7 ptssince 1990
from 59.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
97.2%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 95.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
35.8%
+8.3 ptssince 1990
from 27.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.7 min
−37%since 1990
from 21.9 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 Los Altos, California?

Los Altos, California has about 27,693 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Los Altos, California earns about $126,740 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 $973,500, and the typical rent is about $1,727 a month.

How educated are people in Los Altos, California?

About 71.3% 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 2.4% of people in Los Altos, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Los Altos, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Los Altos, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,390 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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