San Mateo, CA Demographics
What is the population of San Mateo?
There are 104,165 residents in San Mateo, with a median age of 38.1. Of this, 49.92% are males and 50.08% are females. US-born citizens make up 62.66% of the resident pool in San Mateo, while non-US-born citizens account for 19.15%. Additionally, 18.19% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 86,593 people in San Mateo currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 104,165 | -0.9% |
| Male Population | 51,998 | -0.3% |
| Female Population | 52,167 | -1.4% |
Male Population 49.92%
Female Population 50.08%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 38.1 | 1.1% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 65,273 | -2.1% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 19,944 | -0.7% |
| Not Citizen | 18,948 | 3.5% |
Citizen U.S. Born 62.66%
Citizen not U.S. Born 19.15%
Not Citizen 18.19%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 1,019 | 1.4% |
| Moved from Same County | 7,513 | 1.2% |
| Moved from Same State | 5,155 | 6.2% |
| Moved from Different State | 2,507 | 22.4% |
| Same House as Last Year | 86,593 | -1.6% |
Moved from Abroad 0.99%
Moved from Same County 7.31%
Moved from Same State 5.02%
Moved from Different State 2.44%
Same House as Last Year 84.25%
What are the employment statistics in San Mateo?
White-collar workers make up 87.54% of the working population in San Mateo, while blue-collar employees account for 12.46%. There are also 5,754 entrepreneurs in San Mateo (10.05% of the workforce); 41,837 workers employed in private companies (73.07%); and 5,559 people working in governmental institutions (9.71%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 50,122 | 0.3% |
| Blue Collar | 7,137 | 1.6% |
White Collar 87.54%
Blue Collar 12.46%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 5,754 | 0.9% |
| Private Companies | 41,837 | 0.6% |
| Governmental Workers | 5,559 | 0.7% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 4,109 | -1.7% |
Self Employees 10.05%
Private Companies 73.07%
Governmental Workers 9.71%
Not for Profit Companies 7.18%
How many households are there in San Mateo?
There are a total of 39,916 households in San Mateo, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 62.64% of these San Mateo households, while non-family units account for the remaining 37.36%. Additionally, 28.48% of households have children and 71.52% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 39,916 | -0.8% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | N/A |
| Family Households | 25,005 | -1.6% |
| Non-Family Households | 14,911 | 0.7% |
Family Households 62.64%
Non-Family Households 37.36%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 11,368 | -2.5% |
| Households without Children | 28,548 | -0.1% |
Households with Children 28.48%
Households without Children 71.52%
What are the median and average incomes in San Mateo?
The average annual household income in San Mateo is $201,146, while the median household income sits at $149,152 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $189,502, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $164,714. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $55,237 and $82,364, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $201,146 | 10.6% |
| Median Household Income | $149,152 | 11.6% |
| People below Poverty Level | 3 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 94,739 | -0.9% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in San Mateo?
There are 42,903 housing units in San Mateo, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1964. Of the 39,916 occupied housing units in San Mateo, 51.56% are owner-occupied, while 48.44% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 69.03% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $1,546,300. In general, housing costs reach $3,031 per month in San Mateo.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 42,903 | -0.4% |
| Median Year Built | 1964 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 4,316 | 2.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 5,545 | -0.5% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 9,091 | -2.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 5,962 | -1.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 6,169 | -2.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 4,696 | 0.6% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 2,595 | 9.9% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1,957 | -1.5% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 2,454 | -3.3% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 118 | 136.0% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 39,916 | -0.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 20,579 | -1.5% |
| Renter Occupied | $19,337 | -0.0% |
Owner Occupied 51.56%
Renter Occupied 48.44%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 14,206 | -2.2% |
| Without Mortgage | 6,373 | 0.0% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $1,546,300 | 17.0% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $1,419,900 | 17.7% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $3,031 | 6.5% |
With Mortgage 69.03%
Without Mortgage 30.97%
What is the level of education in San Mateo?
Approximately 17.52% of the population in San Mateo holds a high school degree (that's 14,665 residents), while 15.89% have attained a college certificate (15,903 locals) and 30.81% have a bachelor's degree (25,789 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 4,261 | 4.8% |
| Some High School | 14,665 | 3.8% |
| Some College | 15,903 | -2.4% |
| Associate Degree | 5,236 | -3.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 25,789 | -1.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 20,449 | 2.3% |
No High School 5.09%
Some High School 17.52%
Some College 15.89%
Associate Degree 6.26%
Bachelor's Degree 30.81%
Graduate Degree 24.43%
What is the marital status of San Mateo residents?
A total of 29,363 people in San Mateo have never been married (which represents 33.89% of the total population), while 45,172 of them are wedded (52.14%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 1,200 (1.39%) and 7,173 (8.28%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 29,363 | 3.2% |
| Married | 45,172 | -0.4% |
| Separated | 1,200 | 13.1% |
| Widowed | 4,930 | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 7,173 | 7,173.0% |
Never Married 33.89%
Married 52.14%
Separated 1.39%
Widowed 5.69%
Divorced 8.28%
What are the most common means of transportation in San Mateo?
The top three means of transportation people in San Mateo use to get to work are: car, railroad and walking. A total of 37,093 residents commute by car, 2,574 prefer going to work by railroad and 1,767 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 37,093 | -5.3% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 987 | 14.6% |
| Subway or Elevated | 694 | N/A |
| Railroad | 2,574 | 15,041.2% |
| Bicycle | 503 | -13.0% |
| Motorcycle | 55 | -52.6% |
| TaxiCab | 104 | -7.1% |
| Walk | 1,767 | 17.4% |
What is the median and average household income in San Mateo by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.