San Carlos, CA
Full City Profile · California · San Mateo County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
29,797
Population
5,508/sq mi density
$233,333
Median Income
$126,389 per capita
$2,000,001
Home Value
$2,432,476 Zillow
$2,802
Median Rent
26.0% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$233,333 median income, 4.6% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.8 / 5.0
$2,000,001 home value, $2,802/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
68.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
29,797
Census 2023
Population Density
5,508
per square mile
Land Area
5.5
square miles (14.3 km²)
Median Age
41.6 yrs
7% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 59.4% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 0.8% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 10.7% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 21.9% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 7.2% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
59.4%
Black
0.8%
Hispanic
10.7%
Asian
21.9%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 72.3% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 25.9% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1.8% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
72.3%
Spanish
25.9%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
25.0%
Veterans
3.2%
47% below US avg (6%)
Disability
7.5%
42% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
99.3%
9% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
0.7%
92% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.493
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 29,797 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 5,508 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 5.5 sq mi |
| Median Age | 41.6 years |
Gender
| Male | 48.4% |
| Female | 51.6% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 59.4% |
| Black or African American | 0.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.7% |
| Asian | 21.9% |
Language
| English Only | 72.3% |
| Spanish | 25.9% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 25.0% |
| Veterans | 3.2% |
| Disability | 7.5% |
| Health Insurance | 99.3% |
| Uninsured | 0.7% |
| Broadband Access | 97.8% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.493 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |