Census Bureau data for San Carlos CDP from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — San Carlos CDP
- What is the median household income in San Carlos CDP?
- The median household income in San Carlos CDP is $50,814 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in San Carlos CDP?
- The poverty rate in San Carlos CDP is 32.5% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in San Carlos CDP?
- $67,700 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in San Carlos CDP?
- The median gross rent in San Carlos CDP is $397 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of San Carlos CDP residents have a college degree?
- 4.8% of adults in San Carlos CDP hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
4,769
Median Income
$50,814
Median Home Value
$67,700
Poverty Rate
32.5%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
18.6%
Median Age
28.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$27,064 (+114%)
Home Value:
+$34,300 (+102.7%)
Poverty Rate:
-18.7 pp (-36.5%)
Bachelor's+:
-2.1 pp (-30.4%)
Unemployment:
-11.5 pp (-38.2%)
Demographics
Total Population
4,769
Median Age
28.0
Female
52.8%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%
White (non-Hisp.) 1.2%
Black 0.1%
Asian 1.0%
Two or More 32.3%
Other 0.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$50,814
±$16,944
-$26,058 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$85,327
Median Family Income
$48,375
Poverty Rate
32.5%
+23.6 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
40.3%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
54.5%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
12.9%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
18.8%
$10–15k
4.0%
$15–25k
8.4%
$25–35k
5.1%
$35–50k
12.5%
$50–75k
13.0%
$75–100k
5.6%
$100–150k
17.3%
$150–200k
12.3%
$200k+
2.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
1,280
Owner-Occupied
57.1%
Renter-Occupied
42.9%
Vacancy Rate
8.9%
Median Home Value
$67,700
-$291,200 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$397
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
24.6%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
17.1%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
22.7%
$50–100k
46.7%
$100–200k
25.7%
$300–500k
2.6%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
51.1%
$500–1k
39.4%
$1.5–2k
3.6%
$2–2.5k
5.9%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
18.6%
1 vehicle
40.0%
2 vehicles
21.9%
3+
19.6%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
84.0%
5–19 units
1.6%
Mobile home
11.4%
Housing Age
1940–1969
3.2%
1970–1999
11.8%
2000–2009
20.0%
2010+
17.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
85.2%
Bachelor's or Higher
4.8%
-27.8 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
3.2%
Some College / Associate
22.9%
Less Than High School
3.2%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
54.3%
Unemployment Rate
18.6%
+13.4 pp vs. state
Work from Home
3.5%
Self-Employed
0.0%
Government Workers
43.4%
Private For-Profit
56.6%
Industry
Edu/Health
32.8%
Agriculture
16.0%
Arts/Entmt.
10.5%
Public Admin
9.5%
Wholesale
7.5%
Prof. Services
6.1%
Retail
4.8%
Transportation
4.0%
Information
3.1%
Construction
2.8%
Manufacturing
2.0%
Occupation
Food Prep
35.2%
Sales
22.3%
Management
20.0%
Construction
14.8%
Production
7.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
21.2 min
Drove Alone
62.5%
Carpool
31.2%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
3.5%
Walked
2.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
1,166
Avg. Household Size
4.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
29.9%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
11.9%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
7.0%
5–9
9.6%
10–14
9.3%
15–19
8.1%
20–24
9.5%
25–34
17.9%
35–44
13.3%
45–54
8.0%
55–64
3.3%
65–74
5.9%
75–84
6.2%
85+
1.4%
Under 18: 30.8%
Working age (18–64): 69.2%
65 and over: 8.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
1.0%
Naturalized Citizen
0.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
2.5%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
4.2%
With a Disability
12.4%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
88.8%
Uninsured
11.2%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
76.1%
Has a Computer
87.5%
Same House 1 Year Ago
91.9%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023