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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

San Mateo

California · 92,482 residents · 12.134 sq mi
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San Mateo is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $64,757. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $453,600. Poverty is rare here, at 6.1% of residents. Households here earn about 36% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.5
US median: 35.2
More educated
39% 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

92,482
+8%since 1990
from 85,486 in 1990
1990 – 2025
7,622 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 7,045 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.5
+2%since 1990
from 36.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
83K90K96K102K108K1990201020202024San Mateo
2024103K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$64,757
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,894 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$36,176
+59%since 1990
from $22,746 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.1%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 6.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$453,600
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $348,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,168
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $788 in 1990
US average: $602
53.9%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 53.2% in 1990
46.1% rent
7.0
−14%since 1990
from 8.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic78.7%(67,242)
Black3.4%(2,899)
Hispanic / Latino15.3%(13,071)
Asian13.2%(11,305)
Diversity Score62.7%(53,559)
2000
White, non-Hispanic56.5%(52,260)
Black2.5%(2,273)
Hispanic / Latino20.5%(18,973)
Asian14.9%(13,811)
Diversity Score71.1%(65,764)
71
+13%since 1990
from 63 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

38.6%
+8.4 ptssince 1990
from 30.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.9%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 85.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
13.1%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 9.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.5 min
−17%since 1990
from 21.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Mateo, California?

San Mateo, California has about 92,482 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in San Mateo, California earns about $64,757 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is San Mateo, California expensive?

In San Mateo, California, the median home is worth about $453,600, and the typical rent is about $1,168 a month.

How educated are people in San Mateo, California?

About 38.6% of adults age 25 and over in San Mateo, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in San Mateo, California?

About 6.1% of people in San Mateo, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has San Mateo, California grown since 1990?

Yes, San Mateo, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,996 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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