California Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 742,340 (100%) |
| Population Density | 1,655 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 72 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $158,855 |
| Per Capita Income | $84,288 |
| Median Home Value | $1,559,600 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 287,184 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 154,607 (53.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 109,812 (38.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 22,765 (7.9%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 264,419 |
| Average Household Size | 2.76 |
| Family Households | 179,491 (67.9%) |
The table below compares San Mateo County to the other 58 counties and county equivalents in California by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 15 | 75th |
| Population Density | # 5 | 93rd |
| Median Household Income | # 2 | 98th |
| Per Capita Income | # 3 | 96th |
| Diversity Index | # 5 | 93rd |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE California Census Data Comparison Tool.
