Half Moon Bay, California
Half Moon Bay: City in San Mateo County, California
About
Half Moon Bay is a city located in the county of San Mateo in the U.S. state of California. Its population at the 2010 census was 11,324. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 12,513 inhabitants.
The city was created 64 years ago in 1959.
Quick Facts about Half Moon Bay
| Population : | 12,513 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | California (United States) |
| County : | San Mateo County |
| Different from : | Half Moon Bay |
| Twitter username : | CityofHMB |
| Postal code : | 94019 |
| Plate code : | 650 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 650 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.32% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.68% |
| Altitude : | 246 feet / 75 meters |
| Establishment : | July 07, 1959 (64 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Pacific Time Zone |
| Local time : | 08:05:11 (16th April 2024) |
| Population growth : | 9.5% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Half Moon Bay is located at 37°27'49"N 122°25'43"W (37.4635500, -122.4285900).
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Official website of Half Moon Bay
Demographics
The population of Half Moon Bay increased by 9.5% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 11,324 | - | census |
| 2011 | 11,501 | 1.54% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 11,677 | 1.51% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 12,054 | 3.13% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 12,355 | 2.44% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 12,657 | 2.39% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 12,761 | 0.81% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 12,840 | 0.62% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 12,974 | 1.03% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 12,932 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 12,513 | -3.35% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 43,652 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 39,437 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 10.7% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 44,505 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 38,065 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.8% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 22.9% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 12.1% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.8% |
| White only, percent : | 88.5% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 1.6% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.7% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.3% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 4.5% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 85.1% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,993 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 6.7% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 60.2% |
Half Moon Bay zip code is 94019.
County name: San Mateo, County
fips: 06081
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 60.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $194,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,432 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $550 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $885 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 16,495 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.39 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 79.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 8.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 90.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 81.0% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 94.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 37.7% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 7.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 4.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 71.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 68.3% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 59,676 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 172,999 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 471,373 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $12,074 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $60,315 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $28,816 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 15.6% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,518 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,303 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 916 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 82 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,281 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 235 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,129 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,922.3 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 19.80 |
People born in Half Moon Bay (5)
People born in Half Moon Bay, including professional wrestler Al Pereira, dancer and actor J.P. Viernes, mixed martial arts fighter Adam Piccolotti, .
List
- Adam Jacobs (American actor and singer) he was born in 17/05/1984
- Luis Flores (American soccer player) he was born in 06/04/2002
Schools in Half Moon Bay
College & universities near Half Moon Bay, CA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 122791 | College of San Mateo | San Mateo (CA) | 94402-3784 |
Stations (49)
Amtrak & bus stations near Half Moon Bay, CA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SFV | San Francisco (Civic Center), California | 1150 Market Street | BUS |
| SFP | San Francisco (Caltrain), California | 700 4th St. | BUS |
| SFS | San Francisco (Shopping), California | 835 Market Street | BUS |
| SFM | San Francisco (Conv Ctr), California | 747 Howard St. | BUS |
| HAY | Hayward station | 22555 Meekland Avenue | RAIL |
Post offices near Half Moon Bay
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Half Moon Bay Post Office | Half Moon Bay (CA) | 94019 |
Other cities in San Mateo County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in San Mateo County , CA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Daly City | 106,280 | The most populous city in San Mateo County, California. |
| San Mateo | 102,398 | The second most populous city in San Mateo County, California. |
| Redwood City | 85,925 | A city in San Mateo County, California. |
| South San Francisco | 66,558 | The most populous city in San Mateo County, California. |
| San Bruno | 44,051 | A city in San Mateo County, California. |
| Pacifica | 38,013 | City in San Mateo County, California, USA |
| Menlo Park | 34,934 | City at the eastern edge of San Mateo County, in the San Francisco Bay Area of California |
| Foster City | 33,901 | City in San Mateo County, California, United States |
| San Carlos | 29,641 | City in San Mateo County, California, USA |
| Burlingame | 29,557 | City in the U. |
| East Palo Alto | 29,059 | City in San Mateo County, California, United States |
| Belmont | 26,533 | Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Millbrae | 22,630 | City in California |
| North Fair Oaks | 14,687 | Census designated place |
| Hillsborough | 11,527 | City in California |
| Atherton | 7,011 | City in California |
Distance to Other Cities
Half Moon Bay distances to largest California cities
