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Woodside

California · 5,181 residents (2025 est.) · 11.466 sq mi
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#24Most expensive homesof 6,786$2,000,001#35Highest median household incomeof 6,818$250,001#63Highest median rentof 6,764$3,501#168Most educatedof 6,82676.2%
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Woodside is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $250,001. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 76% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $2,000,001. With a median age of 46.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
76% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,126
−4%since 2000
from 5,352 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
447 / sq mi
−7%since 2009
from 478 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
46.4
+5%since 2000
from 44.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:5,181 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K5K6K1990201020202024Woodside
20245K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.3%(273)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.2%(214)
US avg: 6%
10 to 148.3%(428)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.5%(284)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.1%(315)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 349%(460)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 449.9%(507)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412.4%(636)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6415.6%(798)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7414.2%(730)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.6%(288)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3.8%(193)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$250,001
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $171,126 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$163,375
+56%since 2000
from $104,667 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
89.4%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.501
−11%since 2010
from 0.563 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services12.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Information8.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$2,000,001
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,000,001 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,501
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,557 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
87.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.6% in 2000
12.6% rent
Vacancy rate
13.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.0%
+26.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.0
+71%since 2009
from 4.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
53
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Woodside on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(4,686)
Black0.4%(20)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(232)
Asian4.9%(263)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.3%(4,170)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(328)
Asian6.5%(333)
Other5.8%(295)
Diversity Score
41
+14%since 2009
from 36 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.5%(126)
Ecuadorian0.4%(22)
Colombian0.3%(17)
Spaniard0.3%(16)
Costa Rican0.3%(13)
Honduran0.2%(11)
Argentine0.2%(9)
Asian origin
Asian Indian3.6%(184)
Chinese1%(50)
Japanese0.9%(46)
Filipino0.6%(30)
Korean0.2%(8)
Ancestry
English16.1%(824)
German13.6%(698)
Irish9.9%(505)
Italian9.9%(505)
Polish5.2%(266)
Austrian4.9%(250)
American3.9%(199)
French3.2%(162)
Swedish3%(156)
Scottish2.4%(122)
Russian2.3%(116)
Norwegian1.8%(92)
+ 24 more ancestry groups with data
Dutch1.7%(85)
Scotch-Irish1.5%(79)
Iranian1.2%(62)
Swiss1%(50)
Portuguese0.9%(47)
Finnish0.9%(45)
British0.8%(42)
Danish0.7%(38)
Welsh0.7%(35)
Ukrainian0.6%(29)
Greek0.5%(25)
Belgian0.2%(12)
Canadian0.2%(11)
Australian0.2%(10)
Czech0.2%(8)
Arab0.1%(7)
Jordanian0.1%(7)
Lithuanian0.1%(7)
Bulgarian0.1%(6)
Serbian0.1%(6)
Croatian0.1%(4)
Turkish0%(2)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
76.2%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 97.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
42.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 36.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
+60%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
57.8%
−18.4 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
30.5%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2011
from 54.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.9%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
66.5%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
55.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
15.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.0%
−45.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2012
from 4.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.9%
−95.6 ptssince 2013
from 96.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
99.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2017
from 95.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.9%
−5.7 ptssince 2016
from 87.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 3.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married25.4%(471)
Married67.7%(1,255)
Widowed1.5%(28)
Divorced5.3%(99)
Women 15+
Never married29.7%(701)
Married54.2%(1,277)
Widowed5.9%(140)
Divorced10.2%(240)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Woodside, California?

Woodside, California has about 5,126 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Woodside, California?

The typical household in Woodside, California earns about $250,001 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Woodside, California expensive?

In Woodside, California, the median home is worth about $2,000,001, and the typical rent is about $3,501 a month.

How educated are people in Woodside, California?

About 76.2% of adults age 25 and over in Woodside, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Woodside, California?

About 4.5% of people in Woodside, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Woodside, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Woodside, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 91 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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