Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Half Moon Bay, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

11,391

Median Agei

47.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

58.4%6,655

Hispanic/Latino

28.7%3,265

Two or More

6.4%730

Asian

6%685

Black

0.5%56

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.5%205

High School Diploma

9.9%800

Some College (<1 yr)

4.4%357

Some College (1+ yr)

12%975

Associate's Degree

10%808

Bachelor's Degree

26.4%2,140

Master's Degree

18.6%1,511

Professional Degree

4.3%350

Doctorate

3.1%254

HS or Higher

91.2%

BA or Higher

52.4%

Graduate+

26.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$1,549,500

Median Renti

$2,433

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

71.1%2,894

Renter-Occupied

28.9%1,174

Total Units

4,473

Homeownership

71.1%

Vacancy Rate

9.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.1%91

$50K–$100K

0.6%16

$100K–$150K

0.1%4

$150K–$200K

1%29

$200K–$300K

2.4%70

$300K–$500K

5.7%165

$500K–$1M

11.6%337

$1M+

75.4%2,182

Rent Distribution

Under $500

151

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

148

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

666

Year Built

2020 or later

0.2%9

2010–2019

8.4%374

2000–2009

11.6%517

1990–1999

9.9%442

1980–1989

18.2%813

1970–1979

23.1%1,034

1960–1969

12%538

1950–1959

9.3%417

1940–1949

2.2%99

1939 or earlier

5.1%230

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

75.3%3,064

Electricity

19.5%792

Wood

2.3%93

Bottled/LP Gas

1.1%44

No Fuel

1%40

Solar

0.9%35

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$157,884

Mean Household Incomei

$229,704

Per Capita Incomei

$83,128

Poverty Ratei

5.6%

Unemploymenti

2.4%

Labor Forcei

5,787

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.4%97

$10K–$15K

0.5%19

$15K–$20K

1.5%60

$20K–$25K

3.2%132

$25K–$30K

0.4%16

$30K–$35K

2.6%104

$35K–$40K

1.4%58

$40K–$45K

3.2%130

$45K–$50K

0.9%37

$50K–$60K

3.3%136

$60K–$75K

4.6%186

$75K–$100K

7.4%299

$100K–$125K

6.9%282

$125K–$150K

7%286

$150K–$200K

18.3%746

$200K+

36.4%1,480

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

320

Residentsi

383

Avg. Tenant Renti

$511/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers197 homes91% occupied$478/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 849 homes95% occupied$580/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC63 homes98% occupied$562/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $157,884/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $47K/yr

92.8%

Very low income$47K–$79K/yr

6.9%

Low income$79K–$126K/yr

0.3%

Who Receives This Housing

63.1% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

37.5% of subsidized households are minority

11.2% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

100% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2,45621.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

1,157

Philippines

123

Canada

United Kingdom

India

China

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

5,442

Avg. Commutei

29.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

5,651

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

580(6.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96%Insured

4%Uninsured

Half Moon Bay, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026