Menlo Park, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Menlo Park, California is 32,775 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 249th-largest city in California. The median household income is $206,588, the median home value is $2,000,001, and the median age is 38.5.
The population has grown 3.0% since 2010 (32,080 → 33,040).
32,775
Population
3281
People / sq mi
$206,588
Median Income
$2,000,001
Median Home Value
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Menlo Park covers 10.0 sq mi of land at 3281 people per square mile.
About Menlo Park, CA
Housing cost is the defining feature of Menlo Park: the median home is valued at $2,000,001. Menlo Park is a city in California with a population of 32,775.
Households here are among the highest-earning of all US cities: median income is $206,588, above the US median of $78,538. Hardship is rare relative to US cities: a poverty rate of just 2.3%, below the national 12.4%. Real estate commands a premium here — a median home value of $2,000,001, with typical rent around $3,156.
Menlo Park is among the best-educated US cities: 72.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, above the national 35.0%. Working from home is common here: 29.3% of workers do so, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 24 minutes each way.
High housing values reframe the income picture in Menlo Park — even solid earnings stretch less against home prices and rents at this level.
Menlo Park city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Menlo Park city had a population of 32,080 in 2010 and 33,040 in 2024, a 3.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 34,698 in 2019. Average annual growth rate: 0.22%.
33,040
Population (2024)
32,080
Population (2010)
34,698
Peak (2019)
0.22%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 32,080 |
| 2011 | 32,450 |
| 2012 | 32,821 |
| 2013 | 33,013 |
| 2014 | 33,211 |
| 2015 | 33,389 |
| 2016 | 33,970 |
| 2017 | 34,184 |
| 2018 | 34,500 |
| 2019 | 34,698 |
| 2020 | 33,689 |
| 2021 | 32,560 |
| 2022 | 32,097 |
| 2023 | 32,290 |
| 2024 | 33,040 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 57.5% |
| Black or African American | 3.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.2% |
Economy & Income
$206,588
Median Household Income
$123,422
Per Capita Income
2.3%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$2,000,001
Median Home Value
$3,156
Median Rent
55.3%
Owner-Occupied
Education
93.8%
High School+
72.7%
Bachelor's+
Commute
3.0%
Drive Alone
49.4%
Public Transit
29.3%
Work From Home
24.2 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
25.8%
Foreign Born
61.5%
Non-English at Home
3.7%
Veterans
8.8%
With Disability
96.0%
Health Insurance
98.5%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 28.2% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 25.1% |
| Manufacturing | 8.7% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 6.7% |
| Information | 6.6% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.2% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 4.8% |
| Construction | 4.3% |
| Public Administration | 2.7% |
| Retail Trade | 1.3% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.3% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Menlo Park, California has a population of 32,775 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 249th-largest city in California.
The median household income in Menlo Park, California is $206,588, with 2.3% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Menlo Park, California is $2,000,001, with median monthly rent at $3,156 and a homeownership rate of 55.3%.
The median age in Menlo Park, California is 38.5 years. The population is 50.2% male and 49.8% female.
The population has grown 3.0% since 2010 (32,080 → 33,040).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.