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.

Woodside, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,126

Median Agei

46.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

81.3%4,170

Asian

6.5%333

Hispanic/Latino

6.4%328

Two or More

5.6%287

Other

0.2%8

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.2%6

High School Diploma

10%363

Some College (<1 yr)

1.3%48

Some College (1+ yr)

5.9%212

Associate's Degree

5.3%193

Bachelor's Degree

34%1,228

Master's Degree

26.9%973

Professional Degree

7.6%273

Doctorate

7.7%278

HS or Higher

98.9%

BA or Higher

76.2%

Graduate+

42.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$2,000,001

Median Renti

$3,501

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

87.4%1,560

Renter-Occupied

12.6%224

Total Units

2,062

Homeownership

87.4%

Vacancy Rate

13.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.2%18

$200K–$300K

0.3%5

$300K–$500K

1%15

$1M+

97.6%1,522

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$1,250–$1,500

$2,000+

172

Year Built

2020 or later

1.5%30

2010–2019

6%123

2000–2009

9.4%194

1990–1999

7.4%153

1980–1989

7.6%157

1970–1979

12.4%255

1960–1969

12.5%257

1950–1959

18.9%389

1940–1949

7.6%157

1939 or earlier

16.8%347

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

67.8%1,209

Electricity

15.8%281

Bottled/LP Gas

9.8%175

Other

3%53

Solar

2.3%41

Fuel Oil

1%17

Wood

0.4%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$250,000+

Mean Household Incomei

$465,902

Per Capita Incomei

$163,375

Poverty Ratei

4.5%

Unemploymenti

2.5%

Labor Forcei

2,424

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.5%45

$20K–$25K

0.9%16

$35K–$40K

0.2%4

$45K–$50K

2.4%43

$50K–$60K

1.4%25

$60K–$75K

3.1%56

$75K–$100K

3.6%65

$100K–$125K

5.8%104

$125K–$150K

4%72

$150K–$200K

8%143

$200K+

67.9%1,211

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

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

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

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

79115.4%

By Region

Top Countries

India

Canada

United Kingdom

Mexico

Poland

China

Germany

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,351

Avg. Commutei

28.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,363

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

81(2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

99.1%Insured

0.9%Uninsured