Redwood City, CA Demographics

A map of Redwood City's Population by Race

Redwood City, California had a population of 84,292 in 2020. It was 40.4% White, 1.6% Black, 16.0% Asian, 35.7% Hispanic, 1.5% Native American/Other, and 4.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Redwood City, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,611 places in California, Redwood City is the 102nd most populous. 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's White Population

34,067 residents of Redwood City identify as White, or 40.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Redwood City slightly larger than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Redwood City is ranked #1060 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Redwood City is more White than neighboring North Fair Oaks (19.1% White), and Foster City (31.8% White). Redwood City is less White than neighboring San Carlos (60.9% White), Atherton (65.8% White), and Menlo Park (55% White).

Redwood City's Black Population

1,376 residents of Redwood City identify as Black, or 1.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Redwood City roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Redwood City is ranked #510 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Redwood City is more Black than neighboring North Fair Oaks (1.1% Black), San Carlos (0.8% Black), Atherton (1.3% Black), and Foster City (1.4% Black). Redwood City is less Black than neighboring Menlo Park (3% Black).

Redwood City's Asian Population

13,522 residents of Redwood City identify as Asian, or 16.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Redwood City roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Redwood City is ranked #178 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Redwood City is more Asian than neighboring North Fair Oaks (5.9% Asian). Redwood City is less Asian than neighboring San Carlos (18.9% Asian), Atherton (19.5% Asian), Foster City (53.2% Asian), and Menlo Park (17.1% Asian).

Redwood City's Hispanic Population

30,104 residents of Redwood City identify as Hispanic, or 35.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Redwood City roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Redwood City is ranked #546 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Redwood City is more Hispanic than neighboring San Carlos (11.1% Hispanic), Atherton (6.7% Hispanic), Foster City (7.2% Hispanic), and Menlo Park (17.7% Hispanic). Redwood City is less Hispanic than neighboring North Fair Oaks (69.9% Hispanic).

Redwood City's Native American/Other Population

1,249 residents of Redwood City identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Redwood City roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of California (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,611 places in California, Redwood City is ranked #599 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Redwood City is more Native American/Other than neighboring San Carlos (1.1% Native American/Other), Atherton (1.1% Native American/Other), and Foster City (1.4% Native American/Other). Redwood City is less Native American/Other than neighboring North Fair Oaks (1.7% Native American/Other), and Menlo Park (1.6% Native American/Other).

Redwood City's Multiracial Population

3,974 residents of Redwood City identify as Multiracial, or 4.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Redwood City roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Redwood City is ranked #780 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Redwood City is more Multiracial than neighboring North Fair Oaks (2.4% Multiracial). Redwood City is less Multiracial than neighboring San Carlos (7.1% Multiracial), Atherton (5.5% Multiracial), Foster City (5.1% Multiracial), and Menlo Park (5.6% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.