Woodside, CA Demographics

A map of Woodside's Population by Race

Woodside, California has an estimated population of 5,126, a decrease from the 5,309 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.3% White, 6.5% Asian, 6.4% Hispanic, 5.6% Multiracial, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Woodside, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Woodside has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less 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 Woodside, that probability was 39.3% in 2020 and 32.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Woodside is ranked the 653rd 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). Woodside was ranked the 646th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Woodside's White Population

4,170 residents of Woodside, or 81.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Woodside is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Woodside ranks 334th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Woodside's White population has grown by an estimated 2.2%. White residents' share of Woodside's population has increased from 76.9% to 81.3%.

Woodside is more White than neighboring Emerald Lake Hills (68.4% White), West Menlo Park (66.3% White), Portola Valley (74.4% White), and Atherton (62% White). Woodside is less White than neighboring Ladera (83.1% White).

Woodside's Black Population

0 residents of Woodside, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Woodside is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Woodside ranks 952nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Woodside's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Woodside's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Woodside is less Black than neighboring Emerald Lake Hills (0.3% Black), West Menlo Park (0.1% Black), Portola Valley (0.2% Black), and Atherton (0.9% Black).

Woodside's Asian Population

333 residents of Woodside, or 6.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Woodside is lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Woodside ranks 347th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Woodside's Asian population has declined by an estimated 24.0%. Asian residents' share of Woodside's population has decreased from 8.3% to 6.5%.

Woodside is less Asian than neighboring Emerald Lake Hills (12.4% Asian), West Menlo Park (18.7% Asian), Ladera (7.1% Asian), Portola Valley (9.8% Asian), and Atherton (18% Asian).

Woodside's Hispanic Population

328 residents of Woodside, or 6.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Woodside is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Woodside ranks 1401st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Woodside's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 18.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Woodside's population has decreased from 7.6% to 6.4%.

Woodside is more Hispanic than neighboring Ladera (1.5% Hispanic). Woodside is less Hispanic than neighboring Emerald Lake Hills (11.3% Hispanic), West Menlo Park (7.1% Hispanic), Portola Valley (10% Hispanic), and Atherton (14.2% Hispanic).

Woodside's Native American/Other Population

8 residents of Woodside, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Woodside is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Woodside ranks 1329th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Woodside's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 77.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Woodside's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Woodside is more Native American/Other than neighboring Emerald Lake Hills (0% Native American/Other), West Menlo Park (0.1% Native American/Other), and Ladera (0% Native American/Other). Woodside is less Native American/Other than neighboring Portola Valley (1.1% Native American/Other), and Atherton (0.4% Native American/Other).

Woodside's Multiracial Population

287 residents of Woodside, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Woodside is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Woodside ranks 471st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Woodside's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 9.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Woodside's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.6%.

Woodside is more Multiracial than neighboring Portola Valley (4.5% Multiracial), and Atherton (4.5% Multiracial). Woodside is less Multiracial than neighboring Emerald Lake Hills (7.5% Multiracial), West Menlo Park (7.8% Multiracial), and Ladera (8.2% 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.