San Mateo, CA Population by Year

In 2022, the population of San Mateo was 100,984, a 1.38% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, San Mateo's population was 102,400, a decline of 2.78% compared to a population of 105,327 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

San Mateo, CA population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of San Mateo increased by 8,144. In this period, the peak population was 105,327 in the year 2020. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 92,840 - -
2001 92,966 126 0.14%
2002 91,700 -1,266 -1.36%
2003 91,194 -506 -0.55%
2004 90,801 -393 -0.43%
2005 90,642 -159 -0.18%
2006 90,497 -145 -0.16%
2007 91,047 550 0.61%
2008 92,182 1,135 1.25%
2009 93,254 1,072 1.16%
2010 97,256 4,002 4.29%
2011 98,244 988 1.02%
2012 99,545 1,301 1.32%
2013 100,657 1,112 1.12%
2014 101,823 1,166 1.16%
2015 103,272 1,449 1.42%
2016 103,894 622 0.6%
2017 104,176 282 0.27%
2018 104,230 54 0.05%
2019 103,463 -767 -0.74%
2020 105,327 1,864 1.8%
2021 102,400 -2,927 -2.78%
2022 100,984 -1,416 -1.38%
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San Mateo, CA population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, San Mateo's population increased by 4,416 (4.76%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, San Mateo's population increased by 8,071 (8.30%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows San Mateo's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
San Mateo's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 100,984. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, San Mateo's population peaked in year 2020 at 105,327.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, San Mateo's population was lowest in year 2006 at 90,497.

San Mateo, CA annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of San Mateo grew year by year for 14 years and declined for 8 years.

From 2000 to 2022, San Mateo had an average annual population growth rate of 0.40% per year. Overall the population grew 8.77% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows San Mateo's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
San Mateo's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 0.40% per year. In the last two years, the population declined by 4,343. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2009 to 2010, San Mateo's population grew the most with an increase of 4,002 (4.29%).

While from 2020 and 2021, San Mateo's population declined the most with a negative growth of 2,927 (-2.78%).

Things to know

Is San Mateo, CA population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, San Mateo's population decreased by 4,343 between 2020 and 2022. The decrease was 2,927 (2.78%) between 2020 and 2021; and decrease of 1,416 (1.38%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of San Mateo, CA changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of San Mateo increased by 327 (0.32%). The population was highest at 105,327 in the year 2020 and lowest at 100,657 in the year 2013. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.15%.

References

Datasets

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2023
San Mateo, CA Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
Last updated September 18, 2023
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2017-2021
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the San Mateo population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of San Mateo across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of San Mateo was 100,984, a 1.38% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, San Mateo population was 102,400, a decline of 2.78% compared to a population of 105,327 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of San Mateo increased by 8,144. In this period, the peak population was 105,327 in the year 2020. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

San Mateo population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the San Mateo is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in San Mateo population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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Margin of Error

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