California

San Mateo County

San Mateo County has an estimated 743,568 residents as of 2025 across 20 incorporated places, a decline of 2.5% since 2020.

Population (2025)
743,568
Census Bureau estimate
Change since 2020
-2.5%
Resident population
Incorporated places
20
Cities, towns and CDPs
Unincorporated share
8%
Residents outside city limits

Industries in San Mateo County

6,405 establishments indexed

Establishment and employment counts from the U.S. Census Bureau County Business Patterns program.

IndustryNAICSEstablishmentsEmployees
HVAC & Plumbing2382202332,301
Electrical2382102065,065
Roofing23816069500
Landscaping5617302862,770
Pest Control56171030223
Pool Service56179025165
Commercial Cleaning5617202154,156
Flooring23833059451
Glass & Glazing23815021114
Septic & Well23891042478
Auto Repair8111112321,215
Auto Body8111211371,040
Car Wash81119236531
Towing48841020219
Trucking484110, 48412194995
Equipment Rental532412416
Dental6212105153,283
Veterinary541940741,110
Home Health621610852,638
Pharmacy446110541,176
Medical Practice6211114054,466
Optometry62132047286
Accounting541211, 5412132231,514
Insurance Agency5242102442,064
IT & MSP541513, 5415122311,625
Staffing561320, 5613111063,568
Engineering5413301423,146
Architecture54131058367
Law Firm5411103583,568
Security Services561612283,418
Printing32311138828
Sign Shops3399501279
Machine Shops33271031179
Metal Fabrication332322, 332312751
Plastics3261996154
Food Manufacturing311999, 31181218853
Millwork337110, 3219181473
Restaurants72251180113,954
Bakeries31181131520
Liquor Stores44531055412
Gyms & Fitness7139401282,595
Salons & Spas812112, 812113, 8121994191,876
Laundromats8123103290
Dry Cleaning81232052436
Funeral Homes81221012215
Self Storage53113046111
Childcare6244103572,689
Pet Services81291067559

Cities in San Mateo County

20

Sources

  1. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2025). Subcounty resident population estimates. Retrieved 2026-09-08.