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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

San Carlos

California · 27,718 residents · 5.412 sq mi
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San Carlos is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $88,460. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 50% 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 $607,100. Poverty is rare here, at 2.7% of residents. Households here earn about 86% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 35.2
More educated
50% 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

27,718
+6%since 1990
from 26,167 in 1990
1990 – 2025
5,122 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 4,835 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.9
+3%since 1990
from 38.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
26K27K28K30K31K1990201020202024San Carlos
202430K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$88,460
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $54,658 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$46,628
+66%since 1990
from $28,161 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.7%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$607,100
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $402,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,181
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $810 in 1990
US average: $602
72.7%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 72.4% in 1990
27.3% rent
6.9
−7%since 1990
from 7.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(23,909)
Black1.1%(288)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(1,648)
Asian6%(1,564)
Diversity Score31.8%(8,313)
2000
White, non-Hispanic80.2%(22,234)
Black0.7%(193)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(2,133)
Asian7.8%(2,155)
Diversity Score36.8%(10,200)
37
+16%since 1990
from 32 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

49.8%
+14.0 ptssince 1990
from 35.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
94.6%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 91.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
19.9%
+6.7 ptssince 1990
from 13.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.6 min
−26%since 1990
from 23.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in San Carlos, California?

San Carlos, California has about 27,718 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in San Carlos, California?

The typical household in San Carlos, California earns about $88,460 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is San Carlos, California expensive?

In San Carlos, California, the median home is worth about $607,100, and the typical rent is about $1,181 a month.

How educated are people in San Carlos, California?

About 49.8% of adults age 25 and over in San Carlos, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in San Carlos, California?

About 2.7% of people in San Carlos, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has San Carlos, California grown since 1990?

Yes, San Carlos, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,551 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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