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San Mateo, CA is a vibrant city located in the San Francisco Bay Area with a population of 105,087 and a population density of 8,412 people per square mile. It is home to many businesses such as the Hillsdale Shopping Center featuring high-end retail stores, specialty restaurants and entertainment venues. For those who enjoy outdoor activities, there are several parks like Coyote Point Recreation Area and Bowditch Field providing year-round opportunities. Other local organizations include the San Mateo Public Library which offers free programs for children and adults alike. The city also has a thriving sports scene with nearby universities like Stanford hosting sporting events throughout the year. Additionally, Bay Meadows Racetrack hosts regular horse racing events on both weekday afternoons and weekend nights that locals can attend for an exciting experience.

The population in San Mateo is 105,087. There are 8,633 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in San Mateo is 37.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in San Mateo is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.

Family in San Mateo
- 52.6% are married
- 11.2% are divorced
- 35.5% are married with children
- 11.4% have children, but are single
Race in San Mateo

- 43.3% are White
- 2.1% are Black
- 22.1% are Asian
- 0.2% are Native American
- 0.3% claim Other
- 25.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 4.5% Two or more races
- 2.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander

   Estimated Total Population by Age

  PeopleSan Mateo, CaliforniaUnited States
  105,087.0329,725,481.0
  50.4%50.5%
  49.6%49.5%
  37.738.4
 
  103,619.0326,569,308.0
  97,256.0309,327,143.0
  92,482.0285,036,114.0
  85,486.0251,960,433.0
  10.7%15.6%
  19.8%30.8%
 
  8632.893.4
  12.1733531905.423
  3.71264836.791
 
  40.9%59.4%
  1.9%12.2%
  25.2%5.6%
  0.1%0.6%
  1.7%0.2%
  0.6%0.4%
  5.5%3.2%
  24.1%18.4%
 
  52.6%49.8%
  51.3%48.0%
  1.2%1.8%
  47.4%50.2%
  33.0%33.8%
  8.9%10.8%
  5.6%5.6%
 
  2.582.6
  40,233.0124,010,992.0
  25,420.080,755,759.0
  35.1%30.5%
  43.3%42.9%
  14,813.043,255,233.0
  10.4%15.8%
  11.3%10.8%
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I have lived in San Mateo since 2013. It has seen tremendous growth, lots of new restaurants which have become progressively more high-end though there is ample  More

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I'm a native of California. I have lived in the southern part of the state and the northern part of the state for most of my life. I have spent the last 29 years in  More

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Over 14 years ago

San Mateo has a diverse mix of people, a pleasant climate, a very pleasant downtown park with lots going on, and pretty much whatever you need handy. It's not far to  More

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