Demographics & People — Half Moon Bay, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 11,454 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~11,200 |
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| Median Age | 47.4 |
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| Total Households | 4,151 |
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| Family Households | 2,530 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.76 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.478 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 7,562 |
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| Black or African American | 96 |
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| Asian | 457 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 3,351 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 3,291 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 2,845 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,396 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 2,284 |
| Irish | 1,594 |
| English | 1,516 |
| German | 1,013 |
| Italian | 744 |
| French (except Basque) | 624 |
| Portuguese | 336 |
Language
| English Only | 7,219 |
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| Spanish | 2,790 |
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| Population 5+ | 10,716 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 591 |
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| Population 18+ | 9,502 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 29.3 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 25.6% |
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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 Half Moon Bay, California.
