Demographics & People — Atherton, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 7,021 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~6,900 |
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| Median Age | 49.1 |
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| Total Households | 2,266 |
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| Family Households | 1,825 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.81 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.4741 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 4,900 |
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| Black or African American | 57 |
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| Asian | 1,304 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 823 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 2,088 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,525 |
| English | 889 |
| German | 874 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 646 |
| Irish | 505 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 361 |
| Scottish | 325 |
| Italian | 312 |
| European | 305 |
Language
| English Only | 5,021 |
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| Spanish | 415 |
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| Population 5+ | 6,883 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 190 |
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| Population 18+ | 5,705 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 23.2 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 40.8% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Atherton, California.
