State
County
Land Area (mi²)
5.5 sq mi
Density (mi²)
5,421.80/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.49%
Growth Since 2010
5.23%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
San Carlos, California Population 2021
29,893
San Carlos is a city located in San Mateo County California. With a 2020 population of 29,893, it is the 240th largest city in California and the 1291st largest city in the United States . San Carlos is currently declining at a rate of -0.49% annually but its population has increased by 5.23% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 28,406 in 2010. San Carlos reached it's highest population of 30,393 in 2017. Spanning over 6 miles, San Carlos has a population density of 5,422 people per square mile.
The average household income in San Carlos is $239,376 with a poverty rate of 3.02%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $2,321 per month, and the median house value is $1.63 Mn. The median age in San Carlos is 41.8 years, 40.5 years for males, and 43.2 years for females.
San Carlos Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of San Carlos was:
- White: 73.93%
- Asian: 16.37%
- Two or more races: 6.02%
- Other race: 2.59%
- Black or African American: 0.82%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.18%
- Native American: 0.09%
The current population of San Carlos, California is 29,893 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 30,331.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 28,406.
San Carlos, California Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,294 | 73.93% |
| Asian | 4,937 | 16.37% |
| Two or More Races | 1,814 | 6.02% |
| Some Other Race | 781 | 2.59% |
| Black or African American | 248 | 0.82% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 54 | 0.18% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 26 | 0.09% |
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San Carlos Population by Race
San Carlos Population Pyramid $2021
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San Carlos Population by Age
San Carlos Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 11,223 | 2.68 | 72.4 |
| Married | 6,853 | 3.22 | 82.6 |
| Non Family | 3,189 | 1.33 | 55 |
| Female | 887 | 3.29 | 58.9 |
| Male | 294 | 2.81 | 62.2 |
3.14
Average Family Size
2.68
Average Household Size
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San Carlos Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 365 | 1.71% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 212 | 0.99% |
| High School Graduate | 1,889 | 8.85% |
| Some College | 2,908 | 13.62% |
| Associates Degree | 1,396 | 6.54% |
| Bachelors Degree | 7,244 | 33.94% |
| Graduate Degree | 7,332 | 34.35% |
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San Carlos Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
San Carlos Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 14,963 | 14,650 | 10,168 |
| Asian | 3,686 | 3,604 | 2,905 |
| Hispanic | 1,777 | 1,637 | 867 |
| 2+ Races | 699 | 657 | 464 |
| Other Race | 582 | 499 | 263 |
| Black | 224 | 211 | 144 |
| Islander | 54 | 22 | |
| Native American | 26 | 26 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 78.81%.
San Carlos Educational Attainment by Race
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$103,217
Average Earnings
$128,308
Average Male
$80,177
Average Female
San Carlos Earnings by Educational Attainment
San Carlos Language by Age
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San Carlos Language
77.78% of San Carlos residents speak only English, while 22.22% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 8.52% of the population.
San Carlos Language
San Carlos Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 20,429 | 584 | 2.86% |
| Hispanic | 2,722 | 200 | 7.35% |
| Asian | 4,926 | 85 | 1.73% |
| Other | 768 | 62 | 8.07% |
| Black | 248 | 30 | 12.10% |
| Islander | 54 | 14 | 25.93% |
| Multiple | 1,814 | 8 | 0.44% |
3.02%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.13%
Male Poverty Rate
3.83%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in San Carlos
The race most likely to be in poverty in San Carlos is Islander, with 25.93% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in San Carlos is Multiple, with 0.44% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.55%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.45%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 7.42%.
San Carlos Poverty
San Carlos Poverty Rate by Education
San Carlos Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
60.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
63.3%
Male Marriage Rate
57.8%
Female Marriage Rate
San Carlos Married by Age and Sex
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San Carlos Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
San Carlos Marital Status by Race
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San Carlos Marital Status
San Carlos Veterans by War
San Carlos Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 814 | 4.77% |
| Asian | 54 | 1.40% |
| Hispanic | 33 | 1.68% |
| 2+ Races | 30 | 3.74% |
| Black | 14 | 5.88% |
| Native American | 2 | 7.69% |
San Carlos Veterans by Race
San Carlos Veterans by Education
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3.61%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.10%
Veteran Disability Rate
San Carlos Veterans by Education
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72%
Labor Force Participation
69.6%
Employment Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
San Carlos Employment by Age
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San Carlos Employment by Race
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San Carlos Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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79.72%
Native Born
20.28%
Foreign Born
7.55%
Non Citizen
12.72%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
79.72% of San Carlos residents were born in the United States, with 53.91% having been born in California. 7.55% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
San Carlos Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 29,893 | -146 | -0.49% |
| 2020 | 30,039 | -146 | -0.48% |
| 2019 | 30,185 | -146 | -0.48% |
| 2018 | 30,331 | -62 | -0.20% |
| 2017 | 30,393 | 499 | 1.67% |
| 2016 | 29,894 | -7 | -0.02% |
| 2015 | 29,901 | 178 | 0.60% |
| 2014 | 29,723 | 297 | 1.01% |
| 2013 | 29,426 | 304 | 1.04% |
| 2012 | 29,122 | 372 | 1.29% |
| 2011 | 28,750 | 333 | 1.17% |
| 2010 | 28,417 | 699 | 0.25% |
| 2000 | 27,718 | 1,551 | 0.58% |
| 1990 | 26,167 | 1,457 | 0.57% |
| 1980 | 24,710 | -1,343 | -0.53% |
| 1970 | 26,053 | 4,683 | 2.00% |
| 1960 | 21,370 | 6,999 | 4.05% |
| 1950 | 14,371 | 10,851 | 15.11% |
| 1940 | 3,520 | 2,388 | 12.01% |
| 1930 | 1,132 | 0.00% |