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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Redwood City

California · 66,072 residents · 19.336 sq mi
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Redwood City is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $42,962. Population has declined 12% since 2000. Median home value is $351,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.2
US median: 33.0
More educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
66,072
−12%vs 2000
vs 75,402 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,417 / sq mi
−12%vs 2000
vs 3,900 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
33.2
−5%vs 2000
vs 34.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
64K70K76K82K88K1990201020202024Redwood City
202482K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,962
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $66,748 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,292
−40%vs 2000
vs $34,042 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
8.3%
+2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$351,100
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $487,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$728
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $1,105 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
50.8%
−2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 53.0% in 2000
49.2% rent
Afford Score
8.2
+12%vs 2000
vs 7.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic53.9%(40,656)
Black2.4%(1,791)
Hispanic / Latino31.2%(23,557)
Asian8.8%(6,604)
Other0%
Diversity Score71.5%(53,943)
1990
White, non-Hispanic82.7%(54,659)
Black3.7%(2,437)
Hispanic / Latino24.1%(15,919)
Asian6.4%(4,196)
Other7.2%(4,780)
Diversity Score63.9%(42,202)
Diversity Score
64
−11%vs 2000
vs 72 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.1%
−8.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 35.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
81.5%
−1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 82.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
9.1%
−5.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+29%vs 2000
vs 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Redwood City, California?

Redwood City, California has about 66,072 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Redwood City, California?

The typical household in Redwood City, California earns about $42,962 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Redwood City, California expensive?

In Redwood City, California, the median home is worth about $351,100, and the typical rent is about $728 a month.

How educated are people in Redwood City, California?

About 27.1% of adults age 25 and over in Redwood City, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Redwood City, California?

About 8.3% of people in Redwood City, 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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