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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

West Menlo Park

California · 3,998 residents · 0.485 sq mi
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West Menlo Park is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $58,439. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $477,300. With a median age of 39.3, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 63% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 33.0
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

3,998
+10%vs 2000
vs 3,629 in 2000
1990 – 2024
8,243 / sq mi
+10%vs 2000
vs 7,482 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
39.3
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 39.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024West Menlo Park
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$58,439
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $125,881 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$28,934
−54%vs 2000
vs $62,302 in 2000
US average: $14,340
4.5%
+1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$477,300
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $805,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$1,001
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $1,875 in 2000
US average: $450
78.1%
−3.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.3% in 2000
21.9% rent
8.2
+28%vs 2000
vs 6.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.6%(3,070)
Black0.7%(26)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(162)
Asian7.2%(263)
Other0%
Diversity Score29%(1,052)
1990
White, non-Hispanic92%(3,679)
Black0.3%(13)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(173)
Asian6.7%(268)
Other1%(38)
Diversity Score27%(1,080)
27
−7%vs 2000
vs 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

56.0%
−14.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 70.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
93.0%
−3.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 96.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
26.6%
−9.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 36.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.5 min
+36%vs 2000
vs 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Menlo Park, California?

West Menlo Park, California has about 3,998 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in West Menlo Park, California?

The typical household in West Menlo Park, California earns about $58,439 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Menlo Park, California expensive?

In West Menlo Park, California, the median home is worth about $477,300, and the typical rent is about $1,001 a month.

How educated are people in West Menlo Park, California?

About 56.0% of adults age 25 and over in West Menlo Park, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Menlo Park, California?

About 4.5% of people in West Menlo Park, California live below the federal poverty line.

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

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