San Carlos, CA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | San Carlos | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 26,785 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 4948.5 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.29% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 41.3 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 10,206 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in San Carlos grew by 12.3% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 27,977 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
San Carlos has a the economy index of A+, which means it is exceptionally prosperous.
| Metric | San Carlos | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $200,000 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.35% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.7% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in San Carlos is about 107% higher than in California.
Housing
| Metric | San Carlos | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $1,813,952 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $2,782 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 67.3% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in San Carlos is about 54.3 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,782 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in San Carlos spend about 45 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 187 hours, about 7.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | San Carlos | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 22.4 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 44.9 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 187 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,798 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 32.4% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 45,667 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,072 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in San Carlos is 22 minutes, shorter than the 24 minutes in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
San Carlos has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | San Carlos | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 63.8% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.71 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
San Carlos has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | San Carlos | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 83.8 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 8.2% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 7.6% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about San Carlos, California.
What is the population of San Carlos, California?
The population of San Carlos, California is 26,785, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of San Carlos, California?
The population density of San Carlos, California is 4948.5 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in San Carlos, California?
The median household income in San Carlos, California is $200,000, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in San Carlos, California?
The median home price in San Carlos, California is $1,813,952, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in San Carlos, California?
The unemployment rate in San Carlos, California is 4.7%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.