Palo Alto Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work - Median Income by Zipcode
What is the population of Palo Alto?
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There are 67,973 residents in Palo Alto, with a median age of 42.6. Of this, 48.58% are males and 51.42% are females. US-born citizens make up 64.31% of the resident pool in Palo Alto, while non-US-born citizens account for 20.63%. Additionally, 15.05% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 56,908 people in Palo Alto currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 56,908 people in Palo Alto currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 67,973 | 2.1% |
| Male Population | 33,019 | 2.2% |
| Female Population | 34,954 | 2.0% |
Male population 48.58%
Female population 51.42%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 42.6 | 1.9% |
| Citizen US Born | 43,716 | 4.1% |
| Citizen not US Born | 14,024 | -2.3% |
| Not Citizen | 10,233 | 0.1% |
Citizen US Born 64.31%
Citizen not US Born 20.63%
Not Citizen 15.05%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 2,083 | -16.7% |
| Moved from Same County | 4,536 | -0.2% |
| Moved from Same State | 1,809 | -7.6% |
| Moved from Different State | 2,006 | 6.9% |
| Same House as Last Year | 56,908 | 3.5% |
Moved from Abroad 3.09%
Moved from Same County 6.74%
Moved from Same State 2.69%
Moved from Different State 2.98%
Same House as Last Year 84.51%
What are the employment statistics in Palo Alto?
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White-collar workers make up 96.06% of the working population in Palo Alto, while blue-collar employees account for 3.94%. There are also 3,625 entrepreneurs in Palo Alto (10.92% of the workforce); 21,501 workers employed in private companies (64.76%); and 2,769 people working in governmental institutions (8.34%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 31,893 | 3.2% |
| Blue Collar | 1,309 | 23.3% |
White Collar 96.06%
Blue Collar 3.94%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 3,625 | -12.2% |
| Private Companies | 21,501 | 2.9% |
| Governmental Workers | 2,769 | 28.9% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 5,307 | 10.6% |
Self Employees 10.92%
Private Companies 64.76%
Governmental Workers 8.34%
Not for Profit Companies 15.98%
How many households are there in Palo Alto?
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There are a total of 26,150 households in Palo Alto, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 66.87% of these Palo Alto households, while non-family units account for the remaining 33.13%. Additionally, 33.98% of households have children and 66.02% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 26,150 | 0.0% |
| Average People Per Household | 3 | 2.4% |
| Family Households | 17,487 | 0.6% |
| Non-family Households | 8,663 | -1.2% |
Family Households 66.87%
Non-family Households 33.13%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 8,886 | -0.2% |
| Households without Children | 17,264 | 0.0% |
Households with Children 33.98%
Households without Children 66.02%
What are the median and average incomes in Palo Alto?
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The average annual household income in Palo Alto is $248,703, while the median household income sits at $174,003 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $179,194, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $234,441. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $125,257 and $106,393, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $248,703 | 7.0% |
| Median Household Income | $174,003 | 9.9% |
| People below Poverty Level | 3,723 | -8.1% |
| People above Poverty Level | 63,144 | 3.0% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Palo Alto?
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There are 28,309 housing units in Palo Alto, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1962. Of the 26,150 occupied housing units in Palo Alto, 56.32% are owner-occupied, while 43.68% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 59.94% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $2,000,001. In general, housing costs reach $2,790 per month in Palo Alto.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 59.94% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $2,000,001. In general, housing costs reach $2,790 per month in Palo Alto.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 28,309 | 0.9% |
| Median Year Built | 1962 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 3,703 | -4.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 2,206 | 0.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 7,468 | 4.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 3,875 | -0.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 3,479 | 7.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 1,681 | -9.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 1,730 | -9.5% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 2,816 | -2.6% |
| Built in 2010 or Later | 1,351 | 27.3% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 26,150 | 0.0% |
| Owner Occupied | 14,727 | 3.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 11,423 | -3.9% |
Owner Occupied 56.32%
Renter Occupied 43.68%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 8,828 | 4.9% |
| Without Mortgage | 5,899 | 0.6% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $2,000,001 | 0.0% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $2,000,001 | 0.0% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $2,790 | 6.0% |
With Mortgage 59.94%
Without Mortgage 40.06%
What is the level of education in Palo Alto?
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Approximately 7.65% of the population in Palo Alto holds a high school degree (that's 4,016 residents), while 8.42% have attained a college certificate (5,150 locals) and 28.95% have a bachelor's degree (15,189 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 605 | 9.4% |
| Some High School | 4,016 | 16.6% |
| Some College | 5,150 | -1.4% |
| Associate Degree | 1,603 | -6.2% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15,189 | -1.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 26,632 | 4.4% |
No High School 1.15%
Some High School 7.65%
Some College 8.42%
Associate Degree 3.06%
Bachelor's Degree 28.95%
Graduate Degree 50.76%
What is the marital status of Palo Alto residents?
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A total of 16,095 people in Palo Alto have never been married (which represents 28.88% of the total population), while 32,367 of them are wedded (58.08%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 402 (0.72%) and 4,316 (7.74%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 16,095 | 5.3% |
| Married | 32,367 | 0.8% |
| Separated | 402 | -13.2% |
| Widowed | 2,955 | 6.4% |
| Divorced | 4,316 | 1.2% |
Never Married 28.88%
Married 58.08%
Separated 0.72%
Widowed 5.3%
Divorced 7.74%
What are the most common means of transportation in Palo Alto?
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The top three means of transportation people in Palo Alto use to get to work are: car, bicycle and walking. A total of 20,690 residents commute by car, 2,820 prefer going to work by bicycle and 1,493 by walking.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 20,690 | -4.1% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 541 | 2.7% |
| Subway or Elevated | 1,096 | N/A |
| Railroad | 9 | 28.6% |
| Bicycle | 2,820 | -2.2% |
| Motorcycle | 47 | -13.0% |
| TaxiCab | 127 | 16.5% |
| Walk | 1,493 | 4.6% |
What is the median and average household income in Palo Alto by zipcode?
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Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2020 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.
