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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Portola Valley

California · 4,194 residents · 9.083 sq mi
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Portola Valley is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $103,005. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 74% 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 43.3, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 188% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 33.0
More educated
74% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

4,194
−6%vs 2000
vs 4,462 in 2000
1990 – 2025
462 / sq mi
−6%vs 2000
vs 491 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
43.3
−9%vs 2000
vs 47.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Portola Valley
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$103,005
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $158,217 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$55,721
−44%vs 2000
vs $99,621 in 2000
US average: $14,340
4.0%
+1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$500,001
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $1,000,001 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$1,001
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $2,001 in 2000
US average: $450
81.4%
−3.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 84.9% in 2000
18.6% rent
4.9
−23%vs 2000
vs 6.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(4,053)
Black0.4%(18)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(149)
Asian4%(178)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.5%(825)
1990
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(4,011)
Black1.2%(51)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(63)
Asian2.9%(120)
Other0.3%(12)
Diversity Score13.9%(582)
14
−25%vs 2000
vs 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

74.1%
−3.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
97.7%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 98.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
39.2%
−1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 41.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.0 min
+58%vs 2000
vs 17.1 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 Portola Valley, California?

Portola Valley, California has about 4,194 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Portola Valley, California?

The typical household in Portola Valley, California earns about $103,005 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Portola Valley, California expensive?

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

How educated are people in Portola Valley, California?

About 74.1% of adults age 25 and over in Portola Valley, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Portola Valley, California?

About 4.0% of people in Portola Valley, 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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