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.

Menlo Park, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

32,727

Median Agei

39.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

51.6%16,891

Hispanic/Latino

20.9%6,836

Asian

18.7%6,133

Two or More

5.7%1,873

Black

2.1%693

Other

0.7%223

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.2%60

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%18

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.1%243

High School Diploma

6.8%1,569

Some College (<1 yr)

2.2%515

Some College (1+ yr)

6%1,369

Associate's Degree

3.9%893

Bachelor's Degree

27.5%6,310

Master's Degree

23.3%5,330

Professional Degree

8.1%1,856

Doctorate

13.6%3,128

HS or Higher

92.5%

BA or Higher

72.5%

Graduate+

45%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$2,000,001

Median Renti

$3,239

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

54.2%6,417

Renter-Occupied

45.8%5,420

Total Units

13,388

Homeownership

54.2%

Vacancy Rate

11.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.5%30

$50K–$100K

0.1%5

$100K–$150K

0.4%23

$150K–$200K

0.2%13

$200K–$300K

0.2%16

$300K–$500K

0.6%39

$500K–$1M

5.2%336

$1M+

92.8%5,955

Rent Distribution

Under $500

223

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

112

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

399

$2,000+

4,427

Year Built

2020 or later

1.1%151

2010–2019

11.7%1,564

2000–2009

4.9%660

1990–1999

7.1%944

1980–1989

4.9%654

1970–1979

12.5%1,668

1960–1969

13.5%1,813

1950–1959

23.2%3,104

1940–1949

14%1,879

1939 or earlier

7.1%951

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

67.4%7,981

Electricity

27.9%3,306

Bottled/LP Gas

2.5%300

Solar

1%114

Fuel Oil

0.6%68

No Fuel

0.4%49

Other

0.1%13

Wood

0.1%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$210,025

Mean Household Incomei

$347,039

Per Capita Incomei

$128,814

Poverty Ratei

5.7%

Unemploymenti

4.8%

Labor Forcei

17,510

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.4%286

$10K–$15K

1.1%134

$15K–$20K

1.3%157

$20K–$25K

0.8%89

$25K–$30K

0.7%81

$30K–$35K

1.1%135

$35K–$40K

1.4%164

$40K–$45K

2.1%253

$45K–$50K

2%232

$50K–$60K

3.4%397

$60K–$75K

2.3%278

$75K–$100K

5.7%676

$100K–$125K

6.3%741

$125K–$150K

6.4%752

$150K–$200K

8.7%1,024

$200K+

54.4%6,438

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

429

Residentsi

715

Avg. Tenant Renti

$600/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers193 homes91% occupied$691/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 893 homes98% occupied$412/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $210,025/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $63K/yr

85.5%

Very low income$63K–$105K/yr

12.5%

Low income$105K–$168K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

61.9% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

64.9% of subsidized households are minority

17.7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

74.7% 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

9,81030%

By Region

Top Countries

China

1,357

Mexico

1,307

Canada

589

Philippines

559

India

441

United Kingdom

314

Poland

210

Korea

194

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

16,340

Avg. Commutei

23.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

16,674

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

883(3.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.6%Insured

3.4%Uninsured