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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Menlo Park

California · 30,785 residents · 9.99 sq mi
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Menlo Park is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $84,609. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $738,300. Households here earn about 78% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.4
US median: 35.2
More educated
62% 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

30,785
+10%since 1990
from 28,001 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3,082 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 2,803 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.4
−1%since 1990
from 37.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
27K29K31K33K35K1990201020202024Menlo Park
202433K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$84,609
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $50,468 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$53,341
+77%since 1990
from $30,130 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.9%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 6.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$738,300
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $451,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,319
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $853 in 1990
US average: $602
57.0%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 53.9% in 1990
43.0% rent
8.7
−2%since 1990
from 8.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic79.6%(22,288)
Black12%(3,365)
Hispanic / Latino9.5%(2,663)
Asian6%(1,690)
Diversity Score56.1%(15,702)
2000
White, non-Hispanic66.4%(20,452)
Black6.9%(2,124)
Hispanic / Latino15.6%(4,803)
Asian7.1%(2,184)
Diversity Score60.5%(18,640)
61
+8%since 1990
from 56 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

61.7%
+6.8 ptssince 1990
from 54.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.0%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 89.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
30.7%
+4.5 ptssince 1990
from 26.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.0 min
−23%since 1990
from 20.9 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 Menlo Park, California?

Menlo Park, California has about 30,785 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Menlo Park, California?

The typical household in Menlo Park, California earns about $84,609 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Menlo Park, California expensive?

In Menlo Park, California, the median home is worth about $738,300, and the typical rent is about $1,319 a month.

How educated are people in Menlo Park, California?

About 61.7% of adults age 25 and over in Menlo Park, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Menlo Park, California?

About 6.9% of people in Menlo Park, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Menlo Park, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Menlo Park, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,784 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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