Redwood City, CA Demographics

A map of Redwood City's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	30,250	34,067	36.7%	40.4%
Hispanic	29,340	30,104	35.6%	35.7%
Asian	14,838	13,522	18.0%	16.0%
Multiracial	4,408	3,974	5.3%	4.7%
Black	2,392	1,376	2.9%	1.6%
Native American/Other	1,219	1,249	1.5%	1.5%

Redwood City, California has an estimated population of 82,447, a slight decrease from the 84,292 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 36.7% White, 35.6% Hispanic, 18.0% Asian, 5.3% Multiracial, 2.9% Black, and 1.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Redwood City, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Redwood City has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is slightly more diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Redwood City, that probability was 68.1% in 2020 and 70.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Redwood City is ranked the 106th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Redwood City was ranked the 102nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Redwood City's White Population

30,250 residents of Redwood City, or 36.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Redwood City is slightly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Redwood City ranks 1061st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Redwood City's White population has declined by an estimated 11.2%. White residents' share of Redwood City's population has decreased from 40.4% to 36.7%.

Redwood City is more White than neighboring North Fair Oaks (18.4% White), and Foster City (28.9% White). Redwood City is less White than neighboring San Carlos (55.7% White), Atherton (62% White), and Menlo Park (51.6% White).

Redwood City's Black Population

2,392 residents of Redwood City, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Redwood City is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Redwood City ranks 516th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Redwood City's Black population has grown by an estimated 73.8%. Black residents' share of Redwood City's population has increased from 1.6% to 2.9%.

Redwood City is more Black than neighboring North Fair Oaks (0.8% Black), San Carlos (0.6% Black), Atherton (0.9% Black), Foster City (1.6% Black), and Menlo Park (2.1% Black).

Redwood City's Asian Population

14,838 residents of Redwood City, or 18.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Redwood City is slightly higher than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Redwood City ranks 178th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Redwood City's Asian population has grown by an estimated 9.7%. Asian residents' share of Redwood City's population has increased from 16.0% to 18.0%.

Redwood City is more Asian than neighboring North Fair Oaks (6.2% Asian). Redwood City is less Asian than neighboring San Carlos (23.4% Asian), Foster City (54.3% Asian), and Menlo Park (18.7% Asian).

Redwood City's Hispanic Population

29,340 residents of Redwood City, or 35.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Redwood City is slightly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Redwood City ranks 548th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Redwood City's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 2.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Redwood City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 35.6%.

Redwood City is more Hispanic than neighboring San Carlos (10.9% Hispanic), Atherton (14.2% Hispanic), Foster City (7.1% Hispanic), and Menlo Park (20.9% Hispanic). Redwood City is less Hispanic than neighboring North Fair Oaks (72.1% Hispanic).

Redwood City's Native American/Other Population

1,219 residents of Redwood City, or 1.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Redwood City is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Redwood City ranks 642nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Redwood City's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 2.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Redwood City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.5%.

Redwood City is more Native American/Other than neighboring North Fair Oaks (0.1% Native American/Other), Atherton (0.4% Native American/Other), and Menlo Park (0.9% Native American/Other). Redwood City is less Native American/Other than neighboring San Carlos (1.9% Native American/Other), and Foster City (1.7% Native American/Other).

Redwood City's Multiracial Population

4,408 residents of Redwood City, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Redwood City is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Redwood City ranks 792nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Redwood City's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 10.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Redwood City's population has increased from 4.7% to 5.3%.

Redwood City is more Multiracial than neighboring North Fair Oaks (2.5% Multiracial), and Atherton (4.5% Multiracial). Redwood City is less Multiracial than neighboring San Carlos (7.5% Multiracial), Foster City (6.3% Multiracial), and Menlo Park (5.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.