Redwood City, CA

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Redwood City Overview

83,077
TOTAL POPULATION
41,443
MALE POPULATION
41,634
FEMALE POPULATION
99.54
MALES / 100 FEMALES
100.46
FEMALES / 100 MALES
37.1
MEDIAN AGE
3.3
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.7
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$77,982
PER CAPITA INCOME
$164,255
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$145,620
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
19.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
80.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,379
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.49
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
47,025
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
70.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Redwood City Zip Codes

Redwood City Area Codes

Race in Redwood City

The most populous races in Redwood City are White / Caucasian (39,103 | 47.1%), Hispanic or Latino (30,026 | 36.1%), and Some other Race (14,401 | 17.3%).
Race in Redwood City
Race# Population% Population
Asian14,00416.9%
Black / African American1,7112.1%
Hawaiian / Pacific8191.0%
Hispanic or Latino30,02636.1%
Native / Alaskan1,6552.0%
White / Caucasian39,10347.1%
Two or more Races11,38413.7%
Some other Race14,40117.3%
Total83,077100.0%

Ancestry in Redwood City

The most populous ancestries reported in Redwood City are Mexican (21,285 | 25.6%), Indian (Asian) (7,118 | 8.6%), German (5,645 | 6.8%), Central American (5,281 | 6.4%), and English (5,200 | 6.3%), together accounting for 53.6% of all Redwood City residents.
Ancestry in Redwood City
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan320.0%
African520.1%
Albanian20.0%
American3,0193.6%
Apache140.0%
Arab7640.9%
Argentinean1870.2%
Armenian3080.4%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac190.0%
Australian760.1%
Austrian2390.3%
Bahamian110.0%
Bangladeshi150.0%
Barbadian170.0%
Basque260.0%
Belgian320.0%
Bhutanese1,8372.2%
Blackfeet130.0%
Bolivian2550.3%
Brazilian1360.2%
British7570.9%
British West Indian180.0%
Burmese1,2761.5%
Cajun70.0%
Canadian2960.4%
Carpatho Rusyn140.0%
Central American5,2816.4%
Central American Indian7951.0%
Cherokee1030.1%
Chilean390.1%
Chippewa80.0%
Choctaw470.1%
Colombian4840.6%
Colville80.0%
Comanche180.0%
Costa Rican260.0%
Creek360.0%
Croatian2170.3%
Cuban1460.2%
Czech2240.3%
Czechoslovakian320.0%
Danish3430.4%
Dominican240.0%
Dutch6850.8%
Eastern European4220.5%
Ecuadorian520.1%
Egyptian1810.2%
English5,2006.3%
Ethiopian390.1%
European1,3661.6%
Filipino2080.3%
Finnish1740.2%
French1,5491.9%
French American Indian160.0%
French Canadian1960.2%
German5,6456.8%
Ghanaian380.1%
Greek4230.5%
Guamanian / Chamorro1900.2%
Guatemalan2,1152.5%
Haitian320.0%
Honduran280.0%
Houma30.0%
Hungarian1920.2%
Indian (Asian)7,1188.6%
Iranian4910.6%
Iraqi350.0%
Irish4,8675.9%
Israeli440.1%
Italian4,1565.0%
Jamaican1540.2%
Japanese860.1%
Jordanian430.1%
Korean3,5334.3%
Laotian610.1%
Latvian490.1%
Lebanese2580.3%
Lithuanian2060.3%
Macedonian70.0%
Malaysian210.0%
Maltese1850.2%
Mexican21,28525.6%
Mexican American Indian1,1291.4%
Mongolian640.1%
Moroccan140.0%
Native Hawaiian1450.2%
Navajo840.1%
New Zealander200.0%
Nicaraguan8071.0%
Nigerian1410.2%
Northern European3450.4%
Norwegian7080.9%
Okinawan330.0%
Ottawa50.0%
Paiute250.0%
Pakistani420.1%
Palestinian1080.1%
Pennsylvania German170.0%
Peruvian6610.8%
Polish1,1761.4%
Portuguese5940.7%
Pueblo170.0%
Puerto Rican4770.6%
Romanian2130.3%
Russian1,2581.5%
Salvadoran2,2732.7%
Samoan3360.4%
Scandinavian1650.2%
Scotch-Irish2630.3%
Scottish1,2741.5%
Serbian840.1%
Sioux940.1%
Slovak1300.2%
Slovene530.1%
South American1,7482.1%
Spaniard4590.5%
Spanish950.1%
Sri Lankan4500.5%
Subsaharan African2790.3%
Swedish7590.9%
Swiss1900.2%
Syrian180.0%
Thai2,6893.2%
Tlingit-Haida430.1%
Tohono O'Odham50.0%
Tongan2200.3%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian220.0%
Turkish1780.2%
Ukrainian5130.6%
Venezuelan700.1%
Welsh3130.4%
West Indian1490.2%
Yaqui830.1%
Yugoslavian380.1%
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Immigrants in Redwood City

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Redwood City came from Latin America (12,639 | 15.2%), Central America (11,159 | 13.4%), Asia (9,261 | 11.2%), Mexico (8,349 | 10.1%), and Eastern Asia (4,633 | 5.6%), together accounting for 55.4% of all Redwood City residents.
Immigrants in Redwood City
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan470.1%
Africa3660.4%
Albania20.0%
Argentina1070.1%
Asia9,26111.2%
Australia680.1%
Austria250.0%
Bahamas110.0%
Bangladesh530.1%
Barbados170.0%
Belarus120.0%
Belgium340.0%
Bolivia1090.1%
Bosnia and Herzegovina170.0%
Brazil2590.3%
Bulgaria430.1%
Cambodia250.0%
Canada4940.6%
Caribbean1520.2%
Central America11,15913.4%
Chile150.0%
China3,6164.3%
Colombia1710.2%
Costa Rica800.1%
Croatia90.0%
Cuba340.0%
Czechoslovakia230.0%
Denmark260.0%
Dominican Republic240.0%
Eastern Africa1030.1%
Eastern Asia4,6335.6%
Eastern Europe1,5561.9%
Ecuador1260.2%
Egypt990.1%
El Salvador1,1911.4%
England2270.3%
Ethiopia480.1%
Europe3,5234.2%
Fiji850.1%
France2160.3%
Germany3480.4%
Greece720.1%
Guatemala1,1351.4%
Hong Kong3840.5%
Hungary560.1%
India1,3271.6%
Indonesia150.0%
Iran4850.6%
Ireland190.0%
Israel880.1%
Italy3080.4%
Jamaica340.0%
Japan4570.5%
Jordan740.1%
Kazakhstan330.0%
Kenya110.0%
Korea5600.7%
Kuwait70.0%
Laos100.0%
Latin America12,63915.2%
Latvia90.0%
Lebanon710.1%
Liberia170.0%
Malaysia880.1%
Mexico8,34910.1%
Moldova100.0%
Morocco220.0%
Netherlands830.1%
Nicaragua4040.5%
Nigeria70.0%
Northern Africa1520.2%
Northern Europe6860.8%
Oceania4010.5%
Pakistan660.1%
Peru4940.6%
Philippines1,4511.8%
Poland1330.2%
Portugal250.0%
Romania1310.2%
Russia3970.5%
Saudi Arabia430.1%
Serbia680.1%
Singapore1240.2%
South Africa870.1%
South America1,3281.6%
South Central Asia2,0382.5%
South Eastern Asia1,9412.3%
Southern Europe5040.6%
Spain750.1%
Sri Lanka270.0%
Sweden650.1%
Switzerland620.1%
Syria290.0%
Taiwan4300.5%
Thailand630.1%
Trinidad and Tobago320.0%
Turkey1760.2%
Ukraine3710.4%
Venezuela470.1%
Vietnam1520.2%
Western Africa240.0%
Western Asia6100.7%
Western Europe7680.9%
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Sex and Age in Redwood City

Sex and Age in Redwood City

The most populous age groups in Redwood City are 30 to 34 Years (4,122 | 10.0%) for men and 30 to 34 Years (3,910 | 9.4%) for women.
Sex and Age in Redwood City
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,052 (5.0%)2,391 (5.7%)
5 to 9 Years2,427 (5.9%)2,470 (5.9%)
10 to 14 Years2,999 (7.2%)2,453 (5.9%)
15 to 19 Years2,612 (6.3%)2,125 (5.1%)
20 to 24 Years2,184 (5.3%)2,148 (5.2%)
25 to 29 Years3,576 (8.6%)2,851 (6.9%)
30 to 34 Years4,122 (10.0%)3,910 (9.4%)
35 to 39 Years3,399 (8.2%)3,605 (8.7%)
40 to 44 Years2,681 (6.5%)3,302 (7.9%)
45 to 49 Years3,175 (7.7%)2,591 (6.2%)
50 to 54 Years2,857 (6.9%)2,875 (6.9%)
55 to 59 Years2,332 (5.6%)2,705 (6.5%)
60 to 64 Years2,157 (5.2%)2,254 (5.4%)
65 to 69 Years1,837 (4.4%)1,637 (3.9%)
70 to 74 Years1,249 (3.0%)1,650 (4.0%)
75 to 79 Years706 (1.7%)1,017 (2.4%)
80 to 84 Years526 (1.3%)572 (1.4%)
85 Years and over552 (1.3%)1,078 (2.6%)
Total41,443 (100.0%)41,634 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Redwood City

Median Family Size in Redwood City

The median family size in Redwood City is 3.29 persons per family, with single female/mother families (2,632 | 13.2%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.44 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (1,255 | 6.3%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.98 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Redwood City
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple16,066 (80.5%)3.29
Single Male/Father1,255 (6.3%)2.98
Single Female/Mother2,632 (13.2%)3.44
Total Families19,953 (100.0%)3.29

Median Household Size in Redwood City

The median household size in Redwood City is 2.71 persons per household, with single female/mother households (2,632 | 8.8%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.8 persons per household. non-family households (10,040 | 33.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.34 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Redwood City
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple16,066 (53.6%)3.33
Single Male/Father1,255 (4.2%)3.53
Single Female/Mother2,632 (8.8%)3.80
Non-family10,040 (33.5%)1.34
Total Households29,993 (100.0%)2.71

Household Size by Marriage Status in Redwood City

Out of a total of 29,993 households in Redwood City, 19,953 (66.5%) are family households, while 10,040 (33.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 7,847, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 7,355.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Redwood City
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-7,355 (24.5%)
2-Person Households7,847 (26.2%)2,405 (8.0%)
3-Person Households4,898 (16.3%)154 (0.5%)
4-Person Households4,259 (14.2%)119 (0.4%)
5-Person Households1,837 (6.1%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households627 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households485 (1.6%)7 (0.0%)
Total19,953 (66.5%)10,040 (33.5%)

Female Fertility in Redwood City

Fertility by Age in Redwood City

Average fertility rate in Redwood City is 54.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 65.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 51.2% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Redwood City
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years582 (51.2%)65.0
35 to 50 years555 (48.8%)55.0
Total1,137 (100.0%)54.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Redwood City

93.8% of women with births (1,137) in Redwood City are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 35 to 50 years age bracket with 8.1% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 4.3% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Redwood City
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years557 (95.7%)25 (4.3%)
35 to 50 years510 (91.9%)45 (8.1%)
Total1,067 (93.8%)70 (6.2%)

Fertility by Education in Redwood City

Average fertility rate in Redwood City is 54.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the highest fertility rate of 87.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 10.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree represent 37.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Redwood City
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School35 (3.1%)10.0
High School Diploma303 (26.7%)87.0
College or Associate's Degree75 (6.6%)23.0
Bachelor's Degree295 (26.0%)51.0
Graduate Degree429 (37.7%)79.0
Total1,137 (100.0%)54.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Redwood City

6.2% of women with births in Redwood City are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 97.3% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 38.7% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Redwood City
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School29 (82.9%)6 (17.1%)
High School Diploma288 (95.1%)15 (5.0%)
College or Associate's Degree46 (61.3%)29 (38.7%)
Bachelor's Degree287 (97.3%)8 (2.7%)
Graduate Degree417 (97.2%)12 (2.8%)
Total1,067 (93.8%)70 (6.2%)

Income in Redwood City

Income Overview in Redwood City

Per Capita Income in Redwood City is $77,982, while median incomes of families and households are $164,255 and $145,620 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income83,077$77,982
Median Family Income19,953$164,255
Mean Family Income19,953$239,535
Median Household Income29,993$145,620
Mean Household Income29,993$211,981
Income Deficit19,953$10,379
Wage / Income Gap (%)83,07719.28%
Wage / Income Gap ($)83,07780.72¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index83,0770.49

Earnings by Sex in Redwood City

Average Earnings in Redwood City are $69,394, $75,685 for men and $61,095 for women, a difference of 19.3%.
Earnings by Sex in Redwood City
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male26,432 (53.7%)$75,685
Female22,761 (46.3%)$61,095
Total49,193 (100.0%)$69,394

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Redwood City

The most common earnings brackets in Redwood City are $100,000+ for men (11,099 | 42.0%) and $100,000+ for women (7,750 | 34.1%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Redwood City
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less1,163 (4.4%)857 (3.8%)
$2,500 to $4,999448 (1.7%)714 (3.1%)
$5,000 to $7,499435 (1.7%)666 (2.9%)
$7,500 to $9,999246 (0.9%)350 (1.5%)
$10,000 to $12,499400 (1.5%)758 (3.3%)
$12,500 to $14,999436 (1.7%)386 (1.7%)
$15,000 to $17,499286 (1.1%)601 (2.6%)
$17,500 to $19,999237 (0.9%)472 (2.1%)
$20,000 to $22,499437 (1.7%)373 (1.6%)
$22,500 to $24,999554 (2.1%)580 (2.5%)
$25,000 to $29,999998 (3.8%)1,030 (4.5%)
$30,000 to $34,9991,247 (4.7%)1,108 (4.9%)
$35,000 to $39,999892 (3.4%)827 (3.6%)
$40,000 to $44,999835 (3.2%)710 (3.1%)
$45,000 to $49,9991,091 (4.1%)767 (3.4%)
$50,000 to $54,999619 (2.3%)481 (2.1%)
$55,000 to $64,9991,285 (4.9%)1,132 (5.0%)
$65,000 to $74,9991,536 (5.8%)1,109 (4.9%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,188 (8.3%)2,090 (9.2%)
$100,000+11,099 (42.0%)7,750 (34.1%)
Total26,432 (100.0%)22,761 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Redwood City

Average earnings in Redwood City are $83,852 for men and $68,997 for women, a difference of 17.7%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $182,412, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $35,098. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $112,367, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $30,036.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Redwood City
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$35,098$30,036
High School Diploma$40,605$33,049
College or Associate's Degree$62,039$51,136
Bachelor's Degree$126,662$94,357
Graduate Degree$182,412$112,367
Total$83,852$68,997

Family Income in Redwood City

Family Income Brackets in Redwood City

According to the Redwood City family income data, there are 8,440 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 42.3% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 140 families (0.7%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Redwood City
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0002191.1%
$10,000 to $14,9991400.7%
$15,000 to $24,9992991.5%
$25,000 to $34,9995792.9%
$35,000 to $49,9991,5567.8%
$50,000 to $74,9992,09510.5%
$75,000 to $99,9991,5367.7%
$100,000 to $149,9992,65413.3%
$150,000 to $199,9992,43412.2%
$200,000+8,44042.3%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Redwood City

4-person families (3,891 | 19.5%) account for the highest median family income in Redwood City with $201,507 per family, while 2-person families (8,499 | 42.6%) have the highest median income of $80,700 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Redwood City
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families8,499 (42.6%)$161,399
3-Person Families4,958 (24.8%)$176,105
4-Person Families3,891 (19.5%)$201,507
5-Person Families1,663 (8.3%)$122,981
6-Person Families529 (2.6%)$0
7+ Person Families413 (2.1%)$134,896
Total19,953 (100.0%)$164,255

Family Income by Number of Earners in Redwood City

The median family income in Redwood City is $164,255, with families comprising 2 earners (10,477) having the highest median family income of $224,152, while families with no earners (1,503) have the lowest median family income of $82,957, accounting for 52.5% and 7.5% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Redwood City
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners1,503 (7.5%)$82,957
1 Earner5,430 (27.2%)$110,909
2 Earners10,477 (52.5%)$224,152
3+ Earners2,543 (12.7%)$168,977
Total19,953 (100.0%)$164,255

Household Income in Redwood City

Household Income Brackets in Redwood City

With 10,977 households falling in the category, the $200,000+ income range is the most frequent in Redwood City, accounting for 36.6% of all households. In contrast, only 540 households (1.8%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Redwood City
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0006302.1%
$10,000 to $14,9995401.8%
$15,000 to $24,9999003.0%
$25,000 to $34,9998102.7%
$35,000 to $49,9992,1897.3%
$50,000 to $74,9993,23910.8%
$75,000 to $99,9992,4598.2%
$100,000 to $149,9994,52915.1%
$150,000 to $199,9993,77912.6%
$200,000+10,97736.6%

Household Income by Householder Age in Redwood City

The median household income in Redwood City is $145,620, with the highest median household income of $170,357 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 10,734 households (35.8%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $80,066, with 911 households (3.0%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Redwood City
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years911 (3.0%)$80,066
25 to 44 Years12,283 (40.9%)$170,154
45 to 64 Years10,734 (35.8%)$170,357
65+ Years6,065 (20.2%)$86,365
Total29,993 (100.0%)$145,620

Poverty in Redwood City

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Redwood City

With 5.4% poverty level for males and 7.4% for females among the residents of Redwood City, 5 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 67 males (14.1%) and 479 females (16.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Redwood City
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years101 (5.0%)125 (5.2%)
5 Years67 (14.1%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years170 (5.4%)193 (6.7%)
12 to 14 Years71 (4.0%)107 (6.9%)
15 Years13 (2.5%)64 (11.1%)
16 and 17 Years132 (10.8%)47 (6.0%)
18 to 24 Years200 (6.8%)479 (16.6%)
25 to 34 Years179 (2.4%)327 (4.9%)
35 to 44 Years249 (4.2%)469 (6.8%)
45 to 54 Years355 (6.0%)459 (8.4%)
55 to 64 Years236 (5.3%)354 (7.1%)
65 to 74 Years239 (7.8%)215 (6.5%)
75 Years and over201 (11.6%)231 (8.9%)
Total2,213 (5.4%)3,070 (7.4%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Redwood City

According to the poverty statistics in Redwood City, males aged 25 to 34 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 97.6% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Redwood City
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,915 (95.0%)2,260 (94.8%)
5 Years409 (85.9%)446 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years2,986 (94.6%)2,699 (93.3%)
12 to 14 Years1,701 (96.0%)1,447 (93.1%)
15 Years518 (97.6%)511 (88.9%)
16 and 17 Years1,095 (89.2%)735 (94.0%)
18 to 24 Years2,723 (93.2%)2,410 (83.4%)
25 to 34 Years7,313 (97.6%)6,406 (95.1%)
35 to 44 Years5,745 (95.9%)6,394 (93.2%)
45 to 54 Years5,574 (94.0%)5,000 (91.6%)
55 to 64 Years4,227 (94.7%)4,605 (92.9%)
65 to 74 Years2,839 (92.2%)3,071 (93.5%)
75 Years and over1,540 (88.4%)2,350 (91.0%)
Total38,585 (94.6%)38,334 (92.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Redwood City

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Redwood City show that 1.7% or 273 of the total 16,066 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 3.1%, comprising of 30 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Redwood City
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children8,399 (98.3%)147 (1.7%)
1 or 2 Children6,438 (98.5%)96 (1.5%)
3 or 4 Children944 (96.9%)30 (3.1%)
5 or more Children12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total15,793 (98.3%)273 (1.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Redwood City

According to the poverty data in Redwood City, 3.7% or 46 single-father households and 13.9% or 367 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 46 households (8.3%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 23 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Redwood City
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)57 (5.0%)
1 or 2 Children46 (8.3%)191 (14.8%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)96 (51.6%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)23 (100.0%)
Total46 (3.7%)367 (13.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Redwood City

The poverty data for Redwood City shows that 273 of the married-couple family households (1.7%) and 413 of the single-parent households (10.6%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 30 households (3.1%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 23 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Redwood City
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children147 (1.7%)57 (3.1%)
1 or 2 Children96 (1.5%)237 (12.9%)
3 or 4 Children30 (3.1%)96 (51.6%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)23 (100.0%)
Total273 (1.7%)413 (10.6%)

Employment Characteristics in Redwood City

Employment by Class of Employer in Redwood City

Among the 44,285 employed individuals in Redwood City, private company employees (31,438 | 71.0%), not-for-profit organizations (4,364 | 9.9%), and local government employees (2,920 | 6.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Redwood City
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees31,43871.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1,1662.6%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)2,8176.4%
Not-for-profit Organizations4,3649.9%
Local Government Employees2,9206.6%
State Government Employees8131.8%
Federal Government Employees7121.6%
Unpaid Family Workers550.1%
Total44,285100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Redwood City

According to the labor force statistics for Redwood City, out of the total population over 16 years of age (67,179), 70.0% or 47,025 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.9% or 1,834 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 87.3% or 7,012 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 14.6% or 155 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Redwood City
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years1,060 (29.2%)155 (14.6%)
20 to 24 Years3,019 (69.7%)142 (4.7%)
25 to 29 Years5,360 (83.4%)166 (3.1%)
30 to 34 Years7,012 (87.3%)414 (5.9%)
35 to 44 Years11,143 (85.8%)345 (3.1%)
45 to 54 Years9,923 (86.3%)169 (1.7%)
55 to 59 Years3,939 (78.2%)161 (4.1%)
60 to 64 Years3,013 (68.3%)160 (5.3%)
65 to 74 Years2,218 (34.8%)98 (4.4%)
75 Years and over316 (7.1%)28 (8.9%)
Total47,025 (70.0%)1,834 (3.9%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Redwood City

According to labor force statistics for Redwood City, 83.5% of individuals (40,407) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (48,392) are in the labor force, with 3.5% or 1,414 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 88.3% or 24,337 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 5.4% or 312 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Redwood City
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School3,926 (73.9%)207 (3.9%)
High School Diploma5,783 (78.1%)400 (5.4%)
College / Associate Degree6,335 (78.1%)195 (2.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher24,337 (88.3%)882 (3.2%)
Total40,407 (83.5%)1,694 (3.5%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Redwood City

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Redwood City are Computers, Engineering & Science (7,680 | 17.0%), Management (7,240 | 16.1%), Community & Social Service (5,243 | 11.6%), Computers & Mathematics (4,150 | 9.2%), and Business & Financial (2,798 | 6.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Redwood City

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Redwood City, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (83.2%), Computers & Mathematics (73.7%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (70.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (72.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (70.7%), and Education Instruction & Library (70.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Redwood City
OccupationMaleFemale
Management4,111 (56.8%)3,129 (43.2%)
Business & Financial1,293 (46.2%)1,505 (53.8%)
Computers, Engineering & Science5,401 (70.3%)2,279 (29.7%)
Computers & Mathematics3,060 (73.7%)1,090 (26.3%)
Architecture & Engineering1,387 (83.2%)281 (16.9%)
Life, Physical & Social Science954 (51.2%)908 (48.8%)
Community & Social Service 1,964 (37.5%)3,279 (62.5%)
Education, Arts & Media200 (41.2%)285 (58.8%)
Legal Services & Support288 (37.6%)479 (62.5%)
Education Instruction & Library803 (29.5%)1,923 (70.5%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment673 (53.2%)592 (46.8%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating633 (29.3%)1,528 (70.7%)
Health Technologists468 (28.0%)1,204 (72.0%)
Total (Category)13,402 (53.3%)11,720 (46.7%)
Total (Overall)24,494 (54.3%)20,626 (45.7%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Redwood City are Cleaning & Maintenance (2,548 | 5.7%), Food Preparation & Serving (2,141 | 4.8%), Personal Care & Service (913 | 2.0%), Healthcare Support (879 | 1.9%), and Security & Protection (563 | 1.3%).
Services Occupations in Redwood City

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Redwood City, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (92.7%), Security & Protection (91.3%), and Firefighting & Prevention (89.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (82.0%), Healthcare Support (79.4%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (51.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Redwood City
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support181 (20.6%)698 (79.4%)
Security & Protection514 (91.3%)49 (8.7%)
Firefighting & Prevention258 (89.9%)29 (10.1%)
Law Enforcement256 (92.7%)20 (7.2%)
Food Preparation & Serving1,281 (59.8%)860 (40.2%)
Cleaning & Maintenance1,231 (48.3%)1,317 (51.7%)
Personal Care & Service164 (18.0%)749 (82.0%)
Total (Category)3,371 (47.9%)3,673 (52.1%)
Total (Overall)24,494 (54.3%)20,626 (45.7%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Redwood City are Office & Administration (3,855 | 8.5%), and Sales & Related (2,977 | 6.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Redwood City

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Redwood City
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related1,417 (47.6%)1,560 (52.4%)
Office & Administration1,112 (28.8%)2,743 (71.2%)
Total (Category)2,529 (37.0%)4,303 (63.0%)
Total (Overall)24,494 (54.3%)20,626 (45.7%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Redwood City are Construction & Extraction (2,288 | 5.1%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (506 | 1.1%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (156 | 0.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Redwood City

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Redwood City
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry137 (87.8%)19 (12.2%)
Construction & Extraction2,265 (99.0%)23 (1.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair465 (91.9%)41 (8.1%)
Total (Category)2,867 (97.2%)83 (2.8%)
Total (Overall)24,494 (54.3%)20,626 (45.7%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Redwood City are Production (1,109 | 2.5%), Transportation (1,039 | 2.3%), and Material Moving (1,024 | 2.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Redwood City

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Redwood City
OccupationMaleFemale
Production702 (63.3%)407 (36.7%)
Transportation818 (78.7%)221 (21.3%)
Material Moving805 (78.6%)219 (21.4%)
Total (Category)2,325 (73.3%)847 (26.7%)
Total (Overall)24,494 (54.3%)20,626 (45.7%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Redwood City

Employment Industries in Redwood City

The major employment industries in Redwood City include Professional & Scientific (7,482 | 16.6%), Educational Services (4,672 | 10.3%), Health Care & Social Assistance (4,410 | 9.8%), Manufacturing (3,774 | 8.4%), and Retail Trade (3,755 | 8.3%).
Employment Industries in Redwood City

Employment Industries by Sex in Redwood City

The Redwood City industries that see more men than women are Construction (89.7%), Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (88.3%), and Enterprise Management (79.5%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (75.4%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (75.0%), and Educational Services (67.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Redwood City
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting144 (88.3%)19 (11.7%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction8 (25.0%)24 (75.0%)
Construction2,865 (89.7%)328 (10.3%)
Manufacturing2,603 (69.0%)1,171 (31.0%)
Wholesale Trade379 (60.1%)252 (39.9%)
Retail Trade2,064 (55.0%)1,691 (45.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing1,432 (74.0%)502 (26.0%)
Utilities115 (66.5%)58 (33.5%)
Information1,750 (58.2%)1,255 (41.8%)
Finance & Insurance1,043 (56.6%)801 (43.4%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing427 (60.5%)279 (39.5%)
Professional & Scientific4,363 (58.3%)3,119 (41.7%)
Enterprise Management66 (79.5%)17 (20.5%)
Administrative & Support1,550 (58.4%)1,103 (41.6%)
Educational Services1,541 (33.0%)3,131 (67.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance1,085 (24.6%)3,325 (75.4%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation289 (49.9%)290 (50.1%)
Accommodation & Food Services1,655 (61.0%)1,058 (39.0%)
Public Administration522 (42.1%)718 (57.9%)
Total24,494 (54.3%)20,626 (45.7%)

Education in Redwood City

School Enrollment in Redwood City

The most common levels of schooling among the 19,332 students in Redwood City are high school (4,309 | 22.3%), middle school (4,282 | 22.2%), and elementary school (3,753 | 19.4%).
School Enrollment in Redwood City
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1,3356.9%
Kindergarten1,0945.7%
Elementary School3,75319.4%
Middle School4,28222.2%
High School4,30922.3%
College / Undergraduate3,45017.8%
Graduate / Professional1,1095.7%
Total19,332100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Redwood City

Out of a total of 19,332 students who are enrolled in schools in Redwood City, 4,408 (22.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 14,924 (77.2%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 628 (57.7% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 1,100 (83.5% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Redwood City
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds461 (42.3%)628 (57.7%)
5 to 9 Year Old3,920 (82.5%)829 (17.5%)
10 to 14 Year Olds4,066 (77.2%)1,202 (22.8%)
15 to 17 Year Olds2,478 (81.0%)581 (19.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds1,100 (83.5%)217 (16.5%)
20 to 24 Year Olds1,099 (75.1%)364 (24.9%)
25 to 34 Year Olds1,292 (80.1%)321 (19.9%)
35 Years and over500 (64.6%)274 (35.4%)
Total14,924 (77.2%)4,408 (22.8%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Redwood City

Engineering (5,239 | 15.3%), business (5,039 | 14.7%), social sciences (3,958 | 11.6%), computers & mathematics (3,495 | 10.2%), and bio, nature & agricultural (3,301 | 9.6%) are the most common fields of study among 34,275 individuals in Redwood City who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Redwood City
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics3,49510.2%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural3,3019.6%
Physical & Health Sciences1,5264.4%
Psychology1,4214.2%
Social Sciences3,95811.6%
Engineering5,23915.3%
Multidisciplinary Studies2930.9%
Science & Technology1,7975.2%
Business5,03914.7%
Education9472.8%
Literature & Languages1,7195.0%
Liberal Arts & History1,3483.9%
Visual & Performing Arts1,3784.0%
Communications1,7465.1%
Arts & Humanities1,0683.1%
Total34,275100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Redwood City

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Redwood City

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Redwood City are males with 2 vehicles (10,666, accounting for 44.4%) and females with 2 vehicles (8,378, making up 53.3%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Redwood City
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle999 (4.2%)841 (4.2%)
1 Vehicle5,211 (21.7%)4,559 (22.8%)
2 Vehicles10,666 (44.4%)8,378 (41.8%)
3 Vehicles4,432 (18.4%)3,738 (18.7%)
4 Vehicles1,932 (8.0%)1,962 (9.8%)
5 or more Vehicles808 (3.4%)546 (2.7%)
Total24,048 (100.0%)20,024 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Redwood City

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Redwood City are 15 to 19 minutes (6,757 commuters, 19.2%), 30 to 34 minutes (6,265 commuters, 17.8%), and 20 to 24 minutes (5,767 commuters, 16.4%).
Commute Time in Redwood City
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes7652.2%
5 to 9 Minutes2,1166.0%
10 to 14 Minutes4,43112.6%
15 to 19 Minutes6,75719.2%
20 to 24 Minutes5,76716.4%
25 to 29 Minutes2,2636.4%
30 to 34 Minutes6,26517.8%
35 to 39 Minutes1,1693.3%
40 to 44 Minutes1,5694.5%
45 to 59 Minutes2,2796.5%
60 to 89 Minutes1,4214.0%
90 or more Minutes3791.1%

Commute Time by Sex in Redwood City

The most common commute times in Redwood City are 15 to 19 minutes (3,647 commuters, 18.7%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (3,110 commuters, 19.9%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Redwood City
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes486 (2.5%)279 (1.8%)
5 to 9 Minutes1,104 (5.7%)1,012 (6.5%)
10 to 14 Minutes2,556 (13.1%)1,875 (12.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes3,647 (18.7%)3,110 (19.9%)
20 to 24 Minutes3,315 (17.0%)2,452 (15.7%)
25 to 29 Minutes1,253 (6.4%)1,010 (6.5%)
30 to 34 Minutes3,491 (17.9%)2,774 (17.7%)
35 to 39 Minutes702 (3.6%)467 (3.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes691 (3.5%)878 (5.6%)
45 to 59 Minutes1,441 (7.4%)838 (5.4%)
60 to 89 Minutes683 (3.5%)738 (4.7%)
90 or more Minutes180 (0.9%)199 (1.3%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Redwood City

The most frequent times of departure to work in Redwood City are 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (3,622, 18.5%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (3,521, 22.5%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Redwood City
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM611 (3.1%)304 (1.9%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM247 (1.3%)224 (1.4%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM381 (1.9%)352 (2.2%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM1,179 (6.0%)672 (4.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM1,637 (8.4%)667 (4.3%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM2,822 (14.4%)2,080 (13.3%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM2,019 (10.3%)2,758 (17.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM3,622 (18.5%)3,521 (22.5%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM1,745 (8.9%)1,265 (8.1%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM2,819 (14.4%)1,803 (11.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM886 (4.5%)620 (4.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM129 (0.7%)200 (1.3%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM834 (4.3%)645 (4.1%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM618 (3.2%)521 (3.3%)
Total19,549 (100.0%)15,632 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Redwood City

Occupancy by Ownership in Redwood City

Of the total 29,993 dwellings in Redwood City, owner-occupied units account for 14,290 (47.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 15,703 (52.4%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Redwood City
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units14,29047.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units15,70352.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units29,993100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Redwood City

Occupancy by Household Size in Redwood City
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household7,35524.5%
2-Person Household10,25234.2%
3-Person Household5,05216.8%
4+ Person Household7,33424.4%
Total Housing Units29,993100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Redwood City

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Redwood City
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household2,990 (40.6%)4,365 (59.4%)
2-Person Household4,900 (47.8%)5,352 (52.2%)
3-Person Household2,716 (53.8%)2,336 (46.2%)
4+ Person Household3,684 (50.2%)3,650 (49.8%)
Total Housing Units14,290 (47.6%)15,703 (52.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Redwood City

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Redwood City
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School573 (23.2%)1,894 (76.8%)
High School Diploma1,322 (33.3%)2,643 (66.7%)
College/Associate Degree3,120 (52.0%)2,885 (48.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher9,275 (52.8%)8,281 (47.2%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Redwood City

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Redwood City
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years6,59122.0%
35 to 44 Years6,60322.0%
45 to 54 Years5,79519.3%
55 to 64 Years4,93916.5%
65 to 74 Years3,48211.6%
75 to 84 Years1,5625.2%
85 Years and Over1,0213.4%
Total29,993100.0%

Housing Finances in Redwood City

Median Income by Occupancy in Redwood City

Median Income by Occupancy in Redwood City
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied14,290 (47.6%)$196,491
Renter-Occupied15,703 (52.4%)$114,214
Average29,993 (100.0%)$145,620

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Redwood City

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Redwood City
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000204 (1.4%)205 (1.3%)
$5,000 to $9,99962 (0.4%)148 (0.9%)
$10,000 to $14,999105 (0.7%)420 (2.7%)
$15,000 to $19,999144 (1.0%)184 (1.2%)
$20,000 to $24,999228 (1.6%)352 (2.2%)
$25,000 to $34,999255 (1.8%)560 (3.6%)
$35,000 to $49,999743 (5.2%)1,434 (9.1%)
$50,000 to $74,999917 (6.4%)2,309 (14.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999881 (6.2%)1,567 (10.0%)
$100,000 to $149,9992,063 (14.4%)2,452 (15.6%)
$150,000 or more8,688 (60.8%)6,072 (38.7%)
Total14,290 (100.0%)15,703 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Redwood City

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Redwood City
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300313 (2.2%)97 (0.6%)
$300 to $499458 (3.2%)158 (1.0%)
$500 to $799822 (5.8%)201 (1.3%)
$800 to $999642 (4.5%)141 (0.9%)
$1,000 to $1,4991,482 (10.4%)532 (3.4%)
$1,500 to $1,999916 (6.4%)1,426 (9.1%)
$2,000 to $2,4991,065 (7.4%)2,991 (19.1%)
$2,500 to $2,999540 (3.8%)2,753 (17.5%)
$3,000 or more8,052 (56.4%)7,184 (45.8%)
Total14,290 (100.0%)15,703 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Redwood City

Housing Structures in Redwood City

Housing Structures in Redwood City
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached13,59545.3%
Single Unit, Attached3,95513.2%
2 Unit Apartments9913.3%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1,3174.4%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments2,0716.9%
10 or more Apartments7,51525.1%
Mobile Home / Other5491.8%
Total29,993100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Redwood City

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Redwood City
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached10,962 (80.6%)2,633 (19.4%)
Single Unit, Attached1,822 (46.1%)2,133 (53.9%)
2 Unit Apartments245 (24.7%)746 (75.3%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments258 (19.6%)1,059 (80.4%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments187 (9.0%)1,884 (91.0%)
10 or more Apartments386 (5.1%)7,129 (94.9%)
Mobile Home / Other430 (78.3%)119 (21.7%)
Total14,290 (47.6%)15,703 (52.4%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Redwood City

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Redwood City
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room36 (0.3%)1,446 (9.2%)
2 or 3 Rooms801 (5.6%)6,717 (42.8%)
4 or 5 Rooms4,720 (33.0%)5,504 (35.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms5,599 (39.2%)1,654 (10.5%)
8 or more Rooms3,134 (21.9%)382 (2.4%)
Total14,290 (100.0%)15,703 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Redwood City

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Redwood City
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas11,081 (77.5%)7,860 (50.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas284 (2.0%)195 (1.2%)
Electricity2,686 (18.8%)7,133 (45.4%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene57 (0.4%)36 (0.2%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels138 (1.0%)55 (0.4%)
No Fuel Used44 (0.3%)424 (2.7%)
Total14,290 (100.0%)15,703 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Redwood City

Household Vehicle Usage in Redwood City
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle255 (1.8%)1,526 (9.7%)
1 Vehicle2,990 (20.9%)6,478 (41.2%)
2 Vehicles6,735 (47.1%)5,766 (36.7%)
3 or more Vehicles4,310 (30.2%)1,933 (12.3%)
Total14,290 (100.0%)15,703 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Redwood City

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Redwood City

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units4,12610,164
Median Property Value$1,536,000$1,841,100
Median Household Income$104,677$7,344
Monthly Housing Costs$1,019$7,990
Real Estate Taxes$5,447$156

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Redwood City

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Redwood City
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00058 (1.4%)174 (1.7%)
$50,000 to $99,99976 (1.8%)9 (0.1%)
$100,000 to $299,999244 (5.9%)154 (1.5%)
$300,000 to $499,99977 (1.9%)285 (2.8%)
$500,000 to $749,999160 (3.9%)208 (2.1%)
$750,000 to $999,999323 (7.8%)482 (4.7%)
$1,000,000 or more3,188 (77.3%)8,852 (87.1%)
Total4,126 (100.0%)10,164 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Redwood City

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Redwood City
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000179 (4.3%)90 (0.9%)
$10,000 to $24,999319 (7.7%)87 (0.9%)
$25,000 to $34,999153 (3.7%)158 (1.5%)
$35,000 to $49,999482 (11.7%)102 (1.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999450 (10.9%)261 (2.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999434 (10.5%)467 (4.6%)
$100,000 to $149,999765 (18.5%)447 (4.4%)
$150,000 or more1,344 (32.6%)1,298 (12.8%)
Total4,126 (100.0%)10,164 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Redwood City

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Redwood City
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x266 (6.5%)250,001 (2,459.7%)
2.0x to 2.9x226 (5.5%)618 (6.1%)
3.0x to 3.9x145 (3.5%)809 (8.0%)
4.0x or more3,400 (82.4%)986 (9.7%)
Total4,126 (100.0%)10,164 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Redwood City

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Redwood City
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800206 (5.0%)16 (0.2%)
$800 to $1,499447 (10.8%)146 (1.4%)
$800 to $1,4993,217 (78.0%)263 (2.6%)
Total4,126 (100.0%)10,164 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Redwood City

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Redwood City

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Redwood City
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years5,221 (97.3%)144 (2.7%)
6 to 18 Years13,234 (97.3%)374 (2.8%)
19 to 25 Years5,273 (91.7%)478 (8.3%)
26 to 34 Years12,270 (93.3%)885 (6.7%)
35 to 44 Years12,044 (93.7%)813 (6.3%)
45 to 54 Years10,444 (91.7%)944 (8.3%)
55 to 64 Years9,220 (97.9%)202 (2.1%)
65 to 74 Years6,223 (97.8%)141 (2.2%)
75 Years and older4,212 (97.5%)110 (2.5%)
Total78,141 (95.0%)4,091 (5.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Redwood City

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Redwood City
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born5,221 (97.3%)144 (2.7%)
Foreign Born, Citizen13,234 (97.3%)374 (2.8%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen5,273 (91.7%)478 (8.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Redwood City

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Redwood City
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0003,351 (94.1%)210 (5.9%)
$25,000 to $49,9997,194 (88.9%)897 (11.1%)
$50,000 to $74,9997,810 (88.6%)1,008 (11.4%)
$75,000 to $99,9996,562 (90.2%)715 (9.8%)
$100,000 and over52,302 (97.7%)1,236 (2.3%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Redwood City

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Redwood City
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 61,547 (28.8%)3,923 (73.1%)
6 to 18 Years4,229 (31.1%)9,678 (71.1%)
19 to 25 Years1,587 (27.6%)3,945 (68.6%)
25 to 34 Years1,950 (14.8%)10,521 (80.0%)
35 to 44 Years2,180 (17.0%)10,327 (80.3%)
45 to 54 Years1,601 (14.1%)9,061 (79.6%)
55 to 64 Years1,473 (15.6%)8,072 (85.7%)
65 to 74 Years5,666 (89.0%)3,747 (58.9%)
75 Years and over4,167 (96.4%)2,545 (58.9%)
Total24,400 (29.7%)61,819 (75.2%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Redwood City

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Redwood City
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years10 (0.5%)12 (0.5%)
5 to 17 Years416 (5.8%)142 (2.3%)
18 to 34 Years449 (4.3%)472 (4.9%)
35 to 64 Years1,042 (6.4%)1,074 (6.2%)
65 to 74 Years566 (18.4%)629 (19.1%)
75 Years and over668 (38.4%)1,087 (42.1%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Redwood City

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Redwood City: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years10 (0.5%)12 (0.5%)
5 to 17 Years71 (1.0%)26 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years48 (0.5%)30 (0.3%)
35 to 64 Years349 (2.1%)263 (1.5%)
65 to 74 Years353 (11.5%)75 (2.3%)
75 Years and over410 (23.5%)437 (16.9%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Redwood City: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years67 (0.9%)24 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years141 (1.4%)124 (1.3%)
35 to 64 Years167 (1.0%)230 (1.3%)
65 to 74 Years138 (4.5%)108 (3.3%)
75 Years and over193 (11.1%)160 (6.2%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Redwood City: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years361 (5.0%)53 (0.8%)
18 to 34 Years349 (3.4%)343 (3.6%)
35 to 64 Years381 (2.3%)485 (2.8%)
65 to 74 Years103 (3.4%)158 (4.8%)
75 Years and over180 (10.3%)337 (13.1%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Redwood City: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years91 (1.3%)20 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years4 (0.0%)85 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years264 (1.6%)379 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years211 (6.9%)457 (13.9%)
75 Years and over321 (18.4%)700 (27.1%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Redwood City: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years51 (0.7%)8 (0.1%)
18 to 34 Years12 (0.1%)74 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years162 (1.0%)136 (0.8%)
65 to 74 Years136 (4.4%)83 (2.5%)
75 Years and over186 (10.7%)435 (16.9%)

Technology Access in Redwood City

Computing Device Access in Redwood City

Computing Device Access in Redwood City
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop27,10890.4%
Smartphone28,52695.1%
Tablet22,08773.6%
No Computing Device6052.0%
Total29,993100.0%

Internet Access in Redwood City

Internet Access in Redwood City
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet490.2%
Broadband Home25,67285.6%
Cellular Data Only1,9456.5%
Satellite Internet1,4794.9%
No Internet1,8246.1%
Total29,993100.0%

Redwood City Summary

Redwood City, California is a city located in San Mateo County, California, United States, approximately 27 miles south of San Francisco. It is the county seat of San Mateo County and the home of several technology companies such as Oracle, Electronic Arts, and Box. Redwood City is the third-largest city in the San Francisco Bay Area, with a population of approximately 85,000 people as of the 2010 census.

History

Redwood City was originally inhabited by the Ohlone people, who lived in the area for thousands of years before the arrival of Europeans. The first European settlers arrived in the area in the late 1700s, and the city was officially founded in 1867. The city was named after the redwood trees that were abundant in the area.
In the late 1800s, Redwood City became a major shipping port for lumber and other goods. The city was also home to several large industries, including a brickyard, a tannery, and a cannery.
In the early 1900s, Redwood City experienced a period of rapid growth, as the population increased from 1,500 in 1900 to over 10,000 by 1920. This growth was largely due to the city’s proximity to San Francisco and the development of the Southern Pacific Railroad.
In the 1950s, Redwood City experienced a period of suburbanization, as many people moved from San Francisco to the city. This trend continued into the 1960s and 1970s, and the population of Redwood City grew to over 70,000 by 1980.

Geography

Redwood City is located in the San Francisco Bay Area, approximately 27 miles south of San Francisco. The city is situated on the San Francisco Peninsula, between San Francisco Bay to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west.
The city covers an area of approximately 28 square miles, and is bordered by San Carlos to the north, Woodside to the east, and Atherton to the south. The city is divided into several neighborhoods, including Downtown, Woodside Plaza, and Redwood Shores.
The city is home to several parks, including Red Morton Park, Edgewood Park, and Redwood Regional Park. The city is also home to several beaches, including Redwood Shores Beach, Redwood City Beach, and Redwood Creek Beach.

Economy

Redwood City is home to several major technology companies, including Oracle, Electronic Arts, and Box. The city is also home to several other businesses, including the headquarters of the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office, the San Mateo County Health System, and the San Mateo County Superior Court.
The city’s economy is also supported by several industries, including retail, manufacturing, and healthcare. The city is home to several shopping centers, including Sequoia Station, Woodside Plaza, and Redwood City Town Center.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Redwood City had a population of 85,368 people. The racial makeup of the city was 57.2% White, 11.3% Asian, 10.2% Hispanic or Latino, 8.2% African American, 0.7% Native American, and 12.4% other.
The median household income in Redwood City was $90,837 in 2019, and the median home value was $1,092,000. The city’s poverty rate was 8.2%, and the unemployment rate was 3.2%.
Redwood City is served by the Redwood City School District, which includes 11 elementary schools, three middle schools, and two high schools. The city is also home to several private schools, including Sacred Heart Schools, St. Pius X Catholic School, and Redwood Christian Schools.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Redwood City?
Total Population of Redwood City is 83,077.
What is the Total Male Population of Redwood City?
Total Male Population of Redwood City is 41,443.
What is the Total Female Population of Redwood City?
Total Female Population of Redwood City is 41,634.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Redwood City?
There are 99.54 Males per 100 Females in Redwood City.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Redwood City?
There are 100.46 Females per 100 Males in Redwood City.
What is the Median Population Age in Redwood City?
Median Population Age in Redwood City is 37.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Redwood City
Average Family Size in Redwood City is 3.3 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Redwood City
Average Household Size in Redwood City is 2.7 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Redwood City?
Per Capita income in Redwood City is $77,982.
What is the Median Family Income in Redwood City?
Median Family Income in Redwood City is $164,255.
What is the Median Household income in Redwood City?
Median Household Income in Redwood City is $145,620.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Redwood City?
Income or Wage Gap in Redwood City is 19.3%.
Women in Redwood City earn 80.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Redwood City?
Family Income Deficit in Redwood City is $10,379.
Families that are below poverty line in Redwood City earn $10,379 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Redwood City?
Inequality or Gini Index in Redwood City is 0.49.
How Large is the Labor Force in Redwood City?
There are 47,025 People in the Labor Forcein in Redwood City.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Redwood City?
70.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Redwood City.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Redwood City?
Unemployment Rate in Redwood City is 3.9%.