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.

Los Altos Hills, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

8,377

Median Agei

53.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

47.2%3,956

Asian

40.9%3,427

Two or More

4.4%370

Hispanic/Latino

4.1%346

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

2.2%187

Other

0.8%67

Black

0.3%24

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.4%23

High School Diploma

3.2%203

Some College (<1 yr)

0.7%44

Some College (1+ yr)

6.1%389

Associate's Degree

4%250

Bachelor's Degree

30.4%1,920

Master's Degree

35%2,214

Professional Degree

8.6%542

Doctorate

11%693

HS or Higher

99.2%

BA or Higher

84.9%

Graduate+

54.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$2,000,001

Median Renti

$3,501

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

93.4%2,826

Renter-Occupied

6.6%199

Total Units

3,363

Homeownership

93.4%

Vacancy Rate

10.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.6%17

$100K–$150K

0.4%10

$300K–$500K

2.1%60

$500K–$1M

1.9%55

$1M+

95%2,684

Rent Distribution

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

174

Year Built

2020 or later

1.5%50

2010–2019

4.4%149

2000–2009

9.9%332

1990–1999

13.7%461

1980–1989

14.4%484

1970–1979

17.8%599

1960–1969

23.2%780

1950–1959

10.4%349

1940–1949

2.7%90

1939 or earlier

2.1%69

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

75.2%2,275

Electricity

21.9%662

Bottled/LP Gas

1.2%36

Solar

1.1%33

No Fuel

0.4%12

Fuel Oil

0.2%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$250,000+

Mean Household Incomei

$450,307

Per Capita Incomei

$165,337

Poverty Ratei

7.3%

Unemploymenti

3.5%

Labor Forcei

3,696

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2%60

$10K–$15K

1.5%46

$20K–$25K

0.1%2

$25K–$30K

3.9%117

$30K–$35K

0.8%24

$35K–$40K

0.3%10

$40K–$45K

1%31

$45K–$50K

0.4%12

$50K–$60K

1.9%56

$60K–$75K

3%91

$75K–$100K

7.7%233

$100K–$125K

2.5%76

$125K–$150K

6.7%203

$150K–$200K

5.6%170

$200K+

62.6%1,894

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

Project Based Section 81 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2,87834.4%

By Region

Top Countries

India

486

China

448

Philippines

117

Korea

113

Canada

United Kingdom

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,542

Avg. Commutei

29.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,568

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

258(3.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

99.7%Insured

0.3%Uninsured