Local SEO in San Mateo County, California

How many businesses in San Mateo County could benefit from local search optimization, based on U.S. Census data.

Key facts — San Mateo County, California

21,632
business establishments
87
advertising & marketing firms (NAICS 5418)
464,365
total employees
726,353
population (2023)

Marketing & business landscape

Total business establishments21,632
Advertising, PR & related firms (NAICS 5418)87
Total private employment464,365
Total annual payroll$78,960,345,000
Population (2023)726,353
Businesses per 1,000 residents29.8

San Mateo County has 21,632 business establishments, of which roughly 87 are advertising, public-relations, and related-services firms. For the remaining local businesses, local SEO — Google Business Profile optimization, local citations, and location landing pages — is the primary way to appear in nearby search results.

White-label SEO for agencies in San Mateo County

Agencies serving San Mateo County’s 21,632 businesses often deliver SEO through a white-label partner. Holly Starks provides white-label local SEO, link building, and authority building under your brand. See the white-label SEO overview.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2022 (establishments, employment, payroll, NAICS 5418); Population Estimates 2023.