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Redwood City

County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
19.336
State:
California

Redwood City is a city located in San Mateo County, California. Redwood City has a 2026 population of 82,535. It is also the county seat of San Mateo County. Redwood City is currently declining at a rate of -0.27% annually and its population has decreased by -1.6% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 83,875 in 2020.

The median household income in Redwood City is $157,814 with a poverty rate of 6.29%. The median age in Redwood City is 37.5 years: 36.2 years for males, and 39 years for females. For every 100 females there are 103.4 males.

82.5K
Total Population
4,268
Density (mi²)
-223 -0.27%
Growth

Redwood City Population

Redwood City Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202682,535-223-0.27%
202582,758-224-0.27%
202482,9821,0171.24%
202381,9652450.3%
202281,720870.11%
202181,633-2,242-2.67%
202083,875-429-0.51%
201984,8522490.29%
201884,6033560.42%
201784,247-56-0.07%
201684,3034730.56%
201583,8301,5411.87%
201482,2891,3581.68%
201380,9311,4971.88%
201279,4341,2251.57%
201178,2091,1671.51%
201077,0422270.3%
200075,4029,33014.12%
199066,07211,12120.24%
198054,951-735-1.32%
197055,6869,39620.3%
196046,29020,74681.22%
195025,54413,091105.12%
194012,4533,49138.95%
19308,9624,942122.94%
19204,0201,57864.62%
19102,44278947.73%
19001,653815.15%
18901,57218913.67%
18801,38365690.23%
187072700%

Median Age

Overall: 37.5 years
Female: 39 years
Male: 36.2 years

Redwood City Adults

There are 64,877 adults, (11,387 of whom are seniors) in Redwood City.

Sex Ratio

Female: 40,536 (49.2%)
Male: 41,911 (50.8%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Redwood City includes 40.16% White, 18.41% other race, 18.32% Asian, 3.13% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White33,11140.16%
Other race15,17918.41%
Asian15,10618.32%
Two or more races14,27617.32%
Black or African American2,5813.13%
Native American1,7512.12%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander4430.54%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race14,46317.54%
Two or more races9,86811.97%
White2,8613.47%
Native American1,6912.05%
Asian2680.33%
Black or African American1890.23%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White30,25036.69%
Asian14,83818%
Two or more races4,4085.35%
Black or African American2,3922.9%
Other race7160.87%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander4430.54%
Native American600.07%

Redwood City Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Redwood City 's average per capita income is $82,951. Household income levels show a median of $157,814. The poverty rate stands at 6.29%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$221,129-
Families$183,163$261,112
Households$157,814$226,989
Non Families$118,095$152,722

$82,951

Average Income

$157,814

Median Household Income

6.29%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)