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Redwood City

California · 84,292 residents · 19.336 sq mi
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Redwood City is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $123,294. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $1,424,200. Households here earn about 57% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 94%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
84,292
+12%since 2000
from 75,402 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,359 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 3,900 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.1
+7%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
64K70K76K82K88K1990201020202024Redwood City
202482K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$123,294
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,748 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$61,909
+82%since 2000
from $34,042 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
67.7%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information8.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food6.4%
US avg: 2%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,424,200
+94%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $487,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,427
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,105 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
46.8%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 53.0% in 2000
53.2% rent
Afford Score
11.6
+58%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic40.4%(34,067)
Black1.6%(1,376)
Hispanic / Latino35.7%(30,104)
Asian16%(13,522)
Other4.3%(3,595)
Diversity Score83.6%(70,449)
Diversity Score
84
+17%since 2000
from 72 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.3%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 35.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
25.5%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
+62%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.5%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 70.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
52.1%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
50.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
32.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.0%
−80.4 ptssince 2013
from 85.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Redwood City, California?

Redwood City, California has about 84,292 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Redwood City, California earns about $123,294 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 $1,424,200, and the typical rent is about $2,427 a month.

How educated are people in Redwood City, California?

About 52.3% 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 7.6% 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 18,220 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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

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