San Mateo, CA County is a vibrant and diverse region located in the heart of the San Francisco Bay Area with a population of 762,488 and a population density of 1,690.25 people per square mile. It’s known for its year-round outdoor activities and abundance of local businesses as well as its thriving sporting community. Popular attractions include the Half Moon Bay State Beach, Pacifica State Beach, and Golden Gate Park recreation area. There are also major shopping centers such as Hillsdale Shopping Center and Shops at Tanforan. There are many local organizations that provide support to specific communities such as the San Mateo County LGBTQ Commission, the Latino Task Force of San Mateo County, and the San Mateo Japanese American Community Center. Sports fans can take in exciting professional baseball games during the summer months at Oracle Park or join in on one of many local sports leagues such as soccer, basketball, volleyball, baseball or softball.
The population in San Mateo County is 762,488. There are 1,700 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in San Mateo County is 40, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in San Mateo County is 2.8, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in San Mateo County
- 54.3% are married
- 9.3% are divorced
- 37.6% are married with children
- 11.0% have children, but are single
Race in San Mateo County
- 39.9% are White
- 2.3% are Black
- 27.2% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.3% claim Other
- 24.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 3.9% Two or more races
- 1.4% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander