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Redwood City

California · 76,815 residents · 19.336 sq mi
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Redwood City is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $75,231. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $808,600.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
76,815
+2%since 2000
from 75,402 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,973 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 3,900 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.7
+5%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
64K70K76K82K88K1990201020202024Redwood City
202482K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,231
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,748 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,245
+15%since 2000
from $34,042 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
50.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.456
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$808,600
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $487,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,340
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,105 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.0%
−12.9 ptssince 2000
from 53.0% in 2000
49.4% rent
Vacancy rate
4.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
41.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
10.7
+47%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic44%(33,801)
Black2.2%(1,655)
Hispanic / Latino38.8%(29,810)
Asian10.5%(8,063)
Other3.6%(2,754)
Diversity Score79.5%(61,078)
Diversity Score
80
+11%since 2000
from 72 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 35.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
15.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+41%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
41.4%
−24.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
32.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.1%
−43.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Redwood City, California?

Redwood City, California has about 76,815 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Redwood City, California earns about $75,231 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 $808,600, and the typical rent is about $1,340 a month.

How educated are people in Redwood City, California?

About 39.7% 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 9.6% of people in Redwood City, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Redwood City, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Redwood City, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10,743 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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