Half Moon Bay CCD, San Mateo County, California Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Half Moon Bay CCD, California, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Half Moon Bay CCD, California. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Half Moon Bay CCD, California. The estimated population of Half Moon Bay CCD, California is 29,961 people, with a median age of 46.5.

We can look at the total population in Half Moon Bay CCD over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
29,961
-4.05% -5.32%
2020
31,225
+1.02%
-
2019
30,911
-0.43% -
2018
31,046
-1.89% -
2017
31,645
- -

Population of Half Moon Bay CCD, California by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
67.3%
66%
+1.97%
Black/African American
0.2%
0.2%
0.00%
Native
0.1%
0%
0.00%
Hispanic
24.6%
26.4%
-6.82%
Asian
3.9%
3.4%
+14.71%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0.6%
-83.33%
Two Or More Races
3.6%
2.8%
+28.57%
Other
0.3%
0.6%
-50.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Half Moon Bay CCD, California by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 46.5 -1.69% 45.8 +1.33% 47.1 -2.69%
2020 47.3 0% 45.2 -1.53% 48.4 +0.21%
2019 47.3 +2.83% 45.9 +2.23% 48.3 +3.43%
2018 46 +0.88% 44.9 +0.9% 46.7 +0.43%
2017 45.6 - 44.5 - 46.5 -

The median age of Half Moon Bay CCD, California gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,840 -15.71% 1,507 -23.67% 1,552 1,166
10 to 19 1,952 -20.58% 1,872 -9.83% 1,577 1,681
20 to 29 1,352 +28.86% 1,484 +14.8% 1,699 1,703
30 to 39 1,502 0.69% 1,926 -12.04% 1,496 1,664
40 to 49 2,277 -18.15% 2,214 -10.05% 1,858 1,974
50 to 59 2,342 +7.45% 2,518 +2.27% 2,520 2,562
60 to 69 2,616 -6.51% 2,540 -10.81% 2,426 2,275
70+ 1,647 +3.74% 2,056 +5.32% 1,686 2,122

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Half Moon Bay CCD, California is $149,698.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Half Moon Bay CCD.

  • Under 25
    $76,569.00
  • 25 to 44
    $180,726.00
  • 45 to 64
    $179,291.00
  • 65 and over
    $100,694.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Half Moon Bay CCD, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Half Moon Bay CCD, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Half Moon Bay CCD, California is currently $205,606.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

35.13% of households in Half Moon Bay CCD are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Half Moon Bay CCD against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    6.88%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    6.89%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    7.67%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.04%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    18.66%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    14.73%
  • $200,000 or more
    35.13%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Half Moon Bay CCD is $73,118.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Half Moon Bay CCD by the total population of Half Moon Bay CCD.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Half Moon Bay CCD, California, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Half Moon Bay CCD to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    24.10%
  • Bachelor's degree
    46.51%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    7.87%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    17.38%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.14%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Half Moon Bay CCD that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Half Moon Bay CCD over the age of 16 is 25,394.

Of those people, a total of 66.70% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Half Moon Bay CCD is 64.20%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,409 37.40% 11.80%
20 to 24 years 1,883 71.60% 13.70%
25 to 29 years 1,519 92.40% 1.20%
30 to 34 years 1,294 84.80% 1.30%
35 to 44 years 3,808 85.40% 7.20%
45 to 54 years 4,422 86.90% 2.00%
55 to 59 years 2,550 84.50% 2.30%
60 to 64 years 2,269 70.70% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 4,392 34.70% 0.00%
75 years and over 1,848 10.60% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Half Moon Bay CCD. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 19,536 66.20% 4.40%
Black or African American 56 44.60% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 35 94.30% 27.30%
Asian 1,078 53.90% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 31 80.60% 8.00%
Other 3,030 74.90% 2.70%
Two or more races 1,628 66.30% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 5,642 74.70% 1.90%
Not Hispanic or Latino 17,754 65.50% 4.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Half Moon Bay CCD as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Half Moon Bay CCD is 16,313, with median earnings of $65,665.00.

Women in Half Moon Bay CCD, California earning approximately 61.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 16,313 $65,665.00
Male 8,129 $84,744.00
Female 8,184 $51,735.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 3,155 $139,180.00
Business and Financial 1,309 $84,361.00
Computer and Mathematical 683 $167,902.00
Architecture and Engineering 233 $84,618.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 493 $117,583.00
Community and Social Service 310 $64,688.00
Legal 345 $250,001.00
Educational and Library 1,110 $55,389.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 634 $45,645.00
Healthcare Practitioners 687 $104,654.00
Healthcare Support 355 $29,583.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 207 $67,083.00
Law Enforcement 86 $84,262.00
Food Preparation and Serving 752 $25,474.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 518 $34,865.00
Personal Care and Service 380 $19,821.00
Sales 1,466 $60,735.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,386 $31,700.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 452 $29,080.00
Construction and Extraction 423 $73,466.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 279 $55,505.00
Production 364 $55,701.00
Transportation and Material Moving 477 $95,547.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 1,730 $151,049.00 1,425 $112,375.00
Business and Financial 638 $118,716.00 671 $73,733.00
Computer and Mathematical 384 $150,952.00 299 $190,218.00
Architecture and Engineering 175 $185,481.00 58 $66,333.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 282 $145,076.00 211 $100,795.00
Community and Social Service 165 $64,135.00 145 $84,088.00
Legal 133 $250,001.00 212 $250,001.00
Educational and Library 204 $90,833.00 906 $34,712.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 219 $47,096.00 415 $34,178.00
Healthcare Practitioners 263 $205,513.00 424 $81,951.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 355 $29,583.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 187 $127,832.00 20 $0.00
Law Enforcement 86 $84,262.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 351 $25,361.00 401 $25,516.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 291 $34,261.00 227 $35,865.00
Personal Care and Service 71 $3,799.00 309 $22,464.00
Sales 727 $84,219.00 739 $33,006.00
Office and Administrative Support 271 $44,688.00 1,115 $31,076.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 388 $29,552.00 64 $23,864.00
Construction and Extraction 415 $73,920.00 8 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 279 $55,505.00 0 $0.00
Production 233 $72,992.00 131 $41,108.00
Transportation and Material Moving 477 $95,547.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 10,536 households in Half Moon Bay CCD, with an average household size of 2.81 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 7,809 families in Half Moon Bay CCD with an average family size of 3.22 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 6,482 572 755 2,727
Average Household Size 3.25 4.17 3.44 1.3
Total Families 6,482 572 755 0
Average Household Size 3.18 3.69 3.17 0

Poverty

Of the 7,809 families in Half Moon Bay CCD, 3.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Half Moon Bay CCD:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 11,820 housing units in Half Moon Bay CCD, California.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 10,536 89.14%
Vacant 1,284 10.86%

19.70% of the total 11,820 housing units in Half Moon Bay CCD are rental units. This is approximately 2,329 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 8,014 are occupied by the owner - or 67.80% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Half Moon Bay CCD is $1,940.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Half Moon Bay CCD that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    193
  • Less than $500
    169
  • $500 to $999
    265
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    349
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    434
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    354
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    195
  • $3,000 or more
    563

Property Value

The median value of a property in Half Moon Bay CCD is $1,182,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Half Moon Bay CCD that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    312
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    16
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    131
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    9
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    186
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    234
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    1,742
  • $1,000,000 or more
    5,384

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Half Moon Bay CCD. The chart below shows the number of properties in Half Moon Bay CCD that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,289
  • 1940 to 1949
    517
  • 1950 to 1959
    898
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,376
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,671
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,859
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,298
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,592
  • 2010 to 2013
    320
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Half Moon Bay CCD that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    302
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,334
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,759
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    4,141

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Half Moon Bay CCD get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Half Moon Bay CCD that commute to work in a particular way.

31.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Half Moon Bay CCD.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    471
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,401
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,115
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,439
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    450
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    585
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,648
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    783
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    964
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    2,925
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    1,350
  • 90 or more minutes
    270

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Half Moon Bay CCD, California in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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