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San Carlos

California · 28,406 residents · 5.412 sq mi
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San Carlos is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $110,929. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 59% 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 $941,000. With a median age of 42.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 82% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
59% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
28,406
+2%since 2000
from 27,718 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,249 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 5,122 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.6
+7%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
26K27K28K30K31K1990201020202024San Carlos
202430K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$110,929
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,460 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$58,020
+24%since 2000
from $46,628 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
67.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.429
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.4%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food6.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$941,000
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $607,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,454
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,181 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
56.5%
−16.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
28.1% rent
Vacancy rate
2.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 36.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
8.5
+24%since 2000
from 6.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.2%(22,234)
Black0.7%(193)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(2,133)
Asian7.8%(2,155)
Other0%
Diversity Score36.8%(10,200)
2010
White, non-Hispanic73.2%(20,786)
Black0.8%(214)
Hispanic / Latino10.1%(2,855)
Asian11.4%(3,234)
Other4.2%(1,194)
Diversity Score54.3%(15,438)
Diversity Score
54
+48%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
59.1%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 49.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 94.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
26.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+43%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
4.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
59.9%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
51.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
18.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.0%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Carlos, California?

San Carlos, California has about 28,406 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in San Carlos, California earns about $110,929 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 $941,000, and the typical rent is about $1,454 a month.

How educated are people in San Carlos, California?

About 59.1% 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 3.3% 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 2,239 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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