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420%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
352%
Household income NAT. AVG.
51%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexAthertonCaliforniaNational
Income per capita$155,254$31,458$29,829
Median household income$250,001$63,783$55,322
Median income owner occupied$250,001$86,568$70,586
Median income renter occupied$250,001$43,419$35,192
Median earnings male$104,167$36,599$36,919
Median earnings female$54,243$27,020$26,250
Unemployment rate2.3%5.5%4.7%
Poverty level2.7%15.8%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Atherton is 420% higher than the national average
  • The median household income in Atherton is 352% higher than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Atherton is 51% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Atherton is 82% lower than the national average

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      $166,650 $250,001 $500,002
      City
      $42,517 $63,783 $127,566
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
      Nation
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      Atherton median earnings by income bracket

      Atherton employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry3.5%3.5%
      Manufacturing sector11.2%11.2%
      Financial & insurance services17.3%17.3%
      Wholesale & retail services4.5%4.5%
      Public administration0.5%0.5%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities2.7%2.7%
      Education, health & social services13.5%13.5%
      Other37.7%37.7%

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      Atherton, CA7,060$250,001351.9%

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      Source: The Atherton, CA employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).