Atherton is a town located in San Mateo County California. Atherton has a 2024 population of 6,707. Atherton is currently declining at a rate of -1.7% annually and its population has decreased by -6.47% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,171 in 2020.
The average household income in Atherton is $594,651 with a poverty rate of 3.95%. The median age in Atherton is 46.2 years: 41.4 years for males, and 49.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Atherton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,099 | 71.57% |
| Asian | 1,390 | 19.51% |
| Two or more races | 402 | 5.64% |
| Other race | 113 | 1.59% |
| Black or African American | 103 | 1.45% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 14 | 0.2% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.04% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,183 | 2.97 | 85.8 | 14.2 |
| Married | 1,665 | 3.29 | 87.7 | 12.3 |
| Non Family | 396 | 1.63 | 76.3 | 23.7 |
| Female | 68 | 2.74 | 85.3 | 14.7 |
| Male | 54 | 3.3 | 100 | 0 |
3.2
Average Family Size
2.97
Average Household Size
85.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 24 | 0.51% |
| Associates Degree | 175 | 3.73% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,372 | 29.25% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,662 | 56.75% |
| High School Graduate | 218 | 4.65% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 240 | 5.12% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,384 | 3,378 | 3,030 |
| Asian | 906 | 898 | 788 |
| Hispanic | 312 | 302 | 167 |
| 2+ Races | 154 | 144 | 102 |
| Other Race | 64 | 64 | 44 |
| Black | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| Native American | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 89.54%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $89,773 | $101,218 | $52,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $179,271 | $226,563 | $170,750 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $43,500 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $118,508 | $160,625 | $100,223 |
| Some College | $82,596 | $0 | $0 |
$118,508
Average Earnings
$160,625
Average Male
$100,223
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
74.03% of Atherton residents speak only English, while 25.97% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 11.41% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,571 | 202 | 4.42% |
| Hispanic | 486 | 29 | 5.97% |
| Asian | 1,310 | 29 | 2.21% |
| Multiple | 286 | 22 | 7.69% |
| Other | 64 | 7 | 10.94% |
3.95%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.64%
Male Poverty Rate
5.27%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Atherton is Other, with 10.94% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Atherton is Asian, with 2.21% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.38%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.45%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 6.84%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 15.42% |
| High School | 11.01% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.23% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 27.03% |
| Female Employed | 5.02% |
| Male Employed | 1.3% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $250,001 | $648,513 |
| Households | $250,001 | $594,651 |
| Married Families | $250,001 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $127,857 | $337,650 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
57.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.8%
Male Marriage Rate
57.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
190
Number of Veterans
175
Male Veterans
15
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 78 |
| Korea | 38 |
| First Gulf War | 35 |
| Second Gulf War | 10 |
| World War II | 9 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 106 |
| 65 to 74 | 41 |
| 35 to 54 | 25 |
| 55 to 64 | 18 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 172 | 4.25% |
| Asian | 15 | 1.32% |
| Native American | 3 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.68%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50.8%
Labor Force Participation
49.6%
Employment Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
43%
Born in Atherton
79.24%
Native Born
20.76%
Foreign Born
9.12%
Non Citizen
11.64%
Naturalized
79.24% of Atherton residents were born in the United States, with 43% having been born in California. 9.12% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,127 | -116 | -1.86% |
| 2028 | 6,243 | -116 | -1.82% |
| 2027 | 6,359 | -116 | -1.79% |
| 2026 | 6,475 | -116 | -1.76% |
| 2025 | 6,591 | -116 | -1.73% |
| 2024 | 6,707 | -116 | -1.7% |
| 2023 | 6,823 | -27 | -0.39% |
| 2022 | 6,850 | -115 | -1.65% |
| 2021 | 6,965 | -206 | -2.87% |
| 2020 | 7,171 | 117 | 1.66% |
| 2019 | 7,054 | -29 | -0.41% |
| 2018 | 7,083 | 7 | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 7,076 | 15 | 0.21% |
| 2016 | 7,061 | 11 | 0.16% |
| 2015 | 7,050 | 25 | 0.36% |
| 2014 | 7,025 | 20 | 0.29% |
| 2013 | 7,005 | 29 | 0.42% |
| 2012 | 6,976 | 39 | 0.56% |
| 2011 | 6,937 | 5 | 0.07% |
| 2010 | 6,932 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 7,194 | 31 | 0.43% |
| 1990 | 7,163 | -634 | -8.13% |
| 1980 | 7,797 | -288 | -3.56% |
| 1970 | 8,085 | 368 | 4.77% |
| 1960 | 7,717 | 4,087 | 112.59% |
| 1950 | 3,630 | 1,722 | 90.25% |
| 1940 | 1,908 | 666 | 53.62% |
| 1930 | 1,242 | -4,885 | -79.73% |