Redwood City, CA

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2024 Population

82,447

US Senator

Alex Padilla

Democratic Party

US Senator

Adam Schiff

Democratic Party

2024 Poverty Rate

6.29%

4.86% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$157,814

4.62% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$1.8M

2.02% 1-year decline

2024 Employed Population

44,102

0.586% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Redwood City, CA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

80.6% of the residents in Redwood City, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Redwood City, CA are Alder Graduate School of Education (431 degrees awarded in 2024).

In 2024, the median property value in Redwood City, CA was $1.8M, and the homeownership rate was 48.6%.

Most people in Redwood City, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Redwood City, CA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Redwood City, CA is home to a population of 82.4k people, from which 80.6% are citizens. As of 2024, 32.8% of Redwood City, CA residents were born outside of the country (27k people).

In 2024, there were 2.04 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (30.3k people) in Redwood City, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 14.8k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 14.5k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

80.6%

2024 Citizenship

81.3%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 80.6% of Redwood City, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Redwood City, CA was 81.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Redwood City, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Redwood City, CA

White (Non-Hispanic)
30.3k ± 1.42k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
14.8k ± 1.19k
Other (Hispanic)
14.5k ± 1.89k

35.6%

Hispanic Population

29.3k people

35.6% of the people in Redwood City, CA are hispanic (29.3k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Redwood City, CA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for California.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,877,888 ± 45,899 people
Philippines
827,719 ± 22,100 people
China
695,724 ± 20,296 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of California was Mexico, the natal country of 3,877,888 California residents, followed by Philippines with 827,719 and China with 695,724.

Foreign-Born Population

32.8%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

27k people

32.2%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

26.5k people

As of 2024, 32.8% of Redwood City, CA residents (27k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Redwood City, CA was 32.2%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Redwood City, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
591 ± 179
Gulf War (1990s)
196 ± 107
Gulf War (2001-)
145 ± 94

Redwood City, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.02 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Redwood City, CA.

Health

95.4% of the population of Redwood City, CA has health coverage, with 58.4% on employee plans, 16.5% on Medicaid, 9.33% on Medicare, 11.1% on non-group plans, and 0.136% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in California see 1,233 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,233 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1076 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 213 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.6% were men and 49.4% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.9% under 18 years, 22.9% between 18 and 34 years, 40.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.6% were men and 49.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.57%

Uninsured

58.4%

Employer Coverage

16.5%

Medicaid

9.33%

Medicare

11.1%

Non-Group

0.136%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Redwood City, CA declined by 7.37% from 4.93% to 4.57%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Redwood City, CA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Redwood City, CA employs 44.1k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Redwood City, CA were Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (7,970 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (4,759 people), and Educational Services (4,729 people), and the highest paying industries were Information ($208,003), Utilities ($200,069), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($156,979).

Employment

Occupations

44.1k

2024 Value

± 1,730

0.586%

1 Year growth

± 5.44%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Redwood City, CA grew at a rate of 0.586%, from 43.8k employees to 44.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Redwood City, CA, are Management Occupations (7,104 people), Computer & Mathematical Occupations (4,509 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,488 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Redwood City, CA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in California (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

44.1k

2024 Value

± 1,730

0.586%

1 Year growth

± 5.44%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Redwood City, CA grew at a rate of 0.586%, from 43.8k employees to 44.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Redwood City, CA, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (7,970 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (4,759 people), and Educational Services (4,729 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Redwood City, CA, though some of these residents may live in Redwood City, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$87,113

Median earning men ± $9,912

$77,582

Median earning women ± $6,345

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($220,549), Wholesale Trade ($184,115), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($179,625).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Information ($179,671), Manufacturing ($116,319), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($108,413).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

Y-Axis

2.57%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 17.9M people employed in California. This represents a 2.57% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in California.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Kamala Harris with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.25%).

Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff are the senators currently representing the state of California. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

California is currently represented by 51 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Redwood City, CA. Showing the available data for California.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (58.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (38.3%)
Republican Party
Robert Kennedy (1.25%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Kamala Harris with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.25%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in California for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from California

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

Alex Padilla

Senator from California

Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Kamala Harris, who had become Vice President of the United States.

Adam Schiff

Senator from California

Assumed office on December 8, 2024
Elected to the seat to succeed Laphonza Butler, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Dianne Feinstein.

Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff are the senators currently representing California.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in California over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2024, universities in Redwood City, CA awarded 431 degrees. The student population of Redwood City, CA in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 145 male students and 413 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Redwood City, CA are Hispanic or Latino (265 and 61.5%), White (66 and 15.3%), Black or African American (42 and 9.74%), and Asian (35 and 8.12%).

The largest universities in Redwood City, CA by number of degrees awarded are Alder Graduate School of Education (431 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Redwood City, CA are Elementary Education & Teaching (194 and 45%), General Special Education & Teaching (108 and 25.1%), and Secondary Education & Teaching (106 and 24.6%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2024 there were 558 students enrolled in Redwood City, CA, 26% men and 74% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 328 records, of which 78% were women and 22% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Elementary Education & Teaching
194 degrees awarded
General Special Education & Teaching
108 degrees awarded
Secondary Education & Teaching
106 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Masters Degree recipients in Redwood City, CA was Elementary Education & Teaching with 194 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Masters Degree from schools in Redwood City, CA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Alder Graduate School of Education

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

431 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Alder Graduate School of Education with 431 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2024, 91 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Redwood City, CA, which is 0.268 times less than the 340 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 265 degrees mean that there were 4.02 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 66 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Redwood City, CA was $1.8M in 2024, which is 5.42 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $1.84M to $1.8M, a 2.02% decrease. The homeownership rate in Redwood City, CA is 48.6%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Redwood City, CA have an average commute time of 24.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Redwood City, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$1.8M

Median Property Value 2024

±$68,925

$14,549

Median Property Taxes

±$783

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Redwood City, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Redwood City, CA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

48.6%

Homeownership

2024

69.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 48.6% of the housing units in Redwood City, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 47.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Redwood City, CA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$157,814

Median Household Income

± $8,282

30k

Number of Households

± 1,241

In 2024, the median household income of the 30k households in Redwood City, CA grew to $157,814 from the previous year's value of $150,840.

The following chart displays the households in Redwood City, CA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Redwood City, CA is from California.

0.493

2024 Wage GINI in California

0.495

2023 Wage GINI in California

In 2024, the income inequality in California was 0.493 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.424% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for California was higher than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in California in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in California across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (55.3%)
Worked At Home (26.7%)
Carpooled (9.54%)

In 2024, 55.3% of workers in Redwood City, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (26.7%) and those who carpooled to work (9.54%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

24.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Redwood City, CA have a shorter commute time (24.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.37% of the workforce in Redwood City, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Redwood City, CA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Redwood City, CA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Redwood City, CA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

6.29% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Redwood City, CA (5.13k out of 81.5k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Redwood City, CA is Hispanic, followed by White and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.