Demographics & People — Menlo Park, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 32,775 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~32,600 |
| Median Age | 39.5 |
| Total Households | 11,624 |
| Family Households | 7,648 |
| Average Household Size | 2.71 |
| Diversity Index | 0.5883 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 18,842 |
| Black or African American | 1,156 |
| Asian | 5,990 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6,499 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 13,000 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 5,773 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 5,073 |
| German | 3,525 |
| English | 3,387 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 3,373 |
| Irish | 3,325 |
| Italian | 2,035 |
| American | 1,254 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 1,239 |
Language
| English Only | 18,796 |
| Spanish | 5,015 |
| Population 5+ | 30,561 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 1,171 |
| Population 18+ | 25,711 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 23.9 minutes |
| Work from Home | 32.4% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Menlo Park, California.