Atherton, CA Profile
Atherton, CA, population 7,501, is located
in California's San Mateo county,
about 10.9 miles from Sunnyvale and 13.0 miles from Fremont.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of the past decade the population of Atherton has stayed about the same. Since 2005 Atherton's population has grown by about 6%.
Atherton's property crime levels tend to be lower than
California's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Atherton tend to be lower than California's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 48% |
| Females | 52% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 85% |
| African American | 1% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Asian | 10% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 4% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 9.99 |
| Males | 9.99 |
| Females | 9.99 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 9.99% | | Under 20: | 9.99% |
| 20 to 40 | 7.00% | | 20 to 40: | 8.00% |
| 40 to 60 | 9.99% | | 40 to 60: | 9.99% |
| Over 60 | 9.99% | | Over 60: | 9.99% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 7,194 | N/A |
| 2001 | 7,144 | -0.70% |
| 2002 | 7,062 | -1.15% |
| 2003 | 7,047 | -0.21% |
| 2004 | 7,055 | 0.11% |
| 2005 | 7,103 | 0.68% |
| 2006 | 7,163 | 0.84% |
| 2007 | 7,234 | 0.99% |
| 2008 | 7,355 | 1.67% |
| 2009 | 7,501 | 1.99% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $200,001 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 191 |
| 2002 | 308 |
| 2003 | 363 |
| 2004 | 252 |
| 2005 | 307 |
| 2006 | 207 |
| 2007 | 164 |
| 2008 | 517 |
| 2009 | 283 |
| 2010 | 279 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Murder, Man-Slaughter |
Forcible Rape |
Robbery |
Aggravated Assault |
| 2001 |
0 | 2 | 2 | 10 |
| 2002 |
0 | 0 | 2 | 21 |
| 2003 |
0 | 4 | 2 | 20 |
| 2004 |
0 | 4 | 3 | 11 |
| 2005 |
0 | 2 | 8 | 12 |
| 2006 |
0 | 2 | 2 | 11 |
| 2007 |
0 | 0 | 2 | 10 |
| 2008 |
0 | 1 | 2 | 35 |
| 2009 |
0 | 0 | 4 | 17 |
| 2010 |
0 | 3 | 4 | 14 |
Property Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 2,047 |
| 2002 | 1,622 |
| 2003 | 2,162 |
| 2004 | 2,644 |
| 2005 | 3,053 |
| 2006 | 2,320 |
| 2007 | 2,806 |
| 2008 | 3,128 |
| 2009 | 2,746 |
| 2010 | 1,807 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Burglary |
Larceny, Theft |
Motor Vehicle Theft |
| 2001 |
58 |
84 |
8 |
| 2002 |
37 |
80 |
4 |
| 2003 |
40 |
109 |
6 |
| 2004 |
46 |
140 |
3 |
| 2005 |
50 |
164 |
5 |
| 2006 |
32 |
131 |
5 |
| 2007 |
34 |
167 |
4 |
| 2008 |
51 |
172 |
7 |
| 2009 |
42 |
153 |
9 |
| 2010 |
28 |
107 |
1 |
Location
| Elevation | 60 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 4.9 Square Miles |
