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Redwood City

75,402
Total Population in 2000
In 2000, Redwood City was home to 75,402 people. Residents were predominantly working age, while those under 18 were a much larger segment of the community than those 65 and older. The population was a majority white, with more men than women.

Most Populous Demographics

CategoryDemographicTotalPercentage
Age18-6450,22067%
SexMale37,93050%
Race and Hispanic or LatinoWhite (Not Hispanic or Latino)40,65654%

Age

34.8
Median Age
In 2000, Redwood City's population was predominantly working-age adults, while those under age 18 were a considerably larger share of the community than those 65 and older. Looking at 10-year age ranges, 30-39 was the largest group.

Population by Age Range

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Population by Age Group

67%
18-64
    17,491
    Under 18
    50,220
    18-64
    7,691
    65 and over
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Table: Population by Age Range

Age RangePopulation in Redwood City
TotalPercentage
0-910,76414%
10-198,28811%
20-2911,31015%
30-3915,23120%
40-4911,76116%
50-597,94711%
60-694,2396%
70-793,5065%
80+2,3563%

Table: Population by Age Group

Age GroupPopulation in Redwood City
TotalPercentage
Under 1817,49123%
18-6450,22067%
65 and over7,69110%
* For both charts above, the data is collected from the U.S. Census Bureau Decennial Data 2000, Summary File 1 (SF1), P012 Sex by Age.

Sex and Age

In 2000, males outnumbered females by a small amount in Redwood City. Males 30-39 were the largest group by age, followed by females 30-39 and males 20-29. The biggest gap was in the 20-29 age group, where males were the larger share.

Population by Sex

50%
Male
    37,930
    Male
    37,472
    Female
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Population by Sex and Age

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Male
Female

Table: Population by Sex

SexRedwood City
TotalPercentage
Male37,93050%
Female37,47250%

Table: Population by Sex and Age

Sex and AgeRedwood City
TotalPercentage
Male37,93050%
Male: 0-95,4517%
Male: 10-194,3626%
Male: 20-296,1178%
Male: 30-397,95511%
Male: 40-495,9758%
Male: 50-593,8265%
Male: 60-692,0233%
Male: 70-791,4342%
Male: 80+7871%
Female37,47250%
Female: 0-95,3137%
Female: 10-193,9265%
Female: 20-295,1937%
Female: 30-397,27610%
Female: 40-495,7868%
Female: 50-594,1215%
Female: 60-692,2163%
Female: 70-792,0723%
Female: 80+1,5692%
* For both charts above, the data is collected from the U.S. Census Bureau Decennial Data 2000, Summary File 1 (SF1), P012 Sex by Age.

Race and Hispanic or Latino

54%
White (Not Hispanic or Latino)
In 2000, Redwood City had a majority white population. Hispanic residents also made up a significant segment of the community, while Asian and other/multiracial people were the next largest groups.

Population by Race and Hispanic or Latino

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015k30k45k60kWhite*Black or African American*American Indian / Alaska Native*Asian*Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander*Other / Multiracial*Hispanic or Latino (any race)54%2%<1%9%<1%3%31%
015k30k45k60kWhite*Black or African American*American Indian / Alaska Native*Asian*Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander*Other / Multiracial*Hispanic or Latino (any race)54%2%<1%9%<1%3%31%
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Table: Population by Race and Hispanic or Latino

Race and Hispanic or LatinoPopulation in Redwood City
TotalPercentage
White40,65654%
Black or African American1,7912%
American Indian / Alaska Native165<1%
Asian6,6049%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander635<1%
Other / Multiracial1,9943%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)23,55731%
* Categorized as Not Hispanic. This means that all the racial groups marked with an asterisk — White, Black or African American, American Indian / Alaska Native, Asian, Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander, and Other / Multiracial — do not include individuals who identify as Hispanic or Latino. The "Hispanic or Latino (any race)" category is separate, as Hispanic/Latino is considered an ethnicity rather than a racial category. For the chart above, the data is collected from the U.S. Census Bureau Decennial Data 2000, Summary File 1 (SF1), P008 Hispanic or Latino by Race.