Federal Spending · FY2024

San Mateo County, California

How much federal money flows through this county?

$5.1B
Total Federal Obligations (FY2024)
$6,807
Per Resident
Average SpendingFY2024 Data · USASpending.gov

Federal Spending at a Glance

Total Obligations (FY2024)
$5.1B
Contracts + grants
Per Resident
$6,807
Average
Contract Spending
$1.1B
21% of total
Grant Spending
$253.0M
5% of total

How San Mateo County Compares

Per-resident federal spending comparison

San Mateo County$6,807/resident
California Average$7,657/resident
National Average$9,394/resident

National Ranking

#2009 of 3,135 counties by per-capita federal spending

Frequently Asked Questions

How much federal money does San Mateo County receive?

San Mateo County received $5.1B in federal obligations in FY2024, including contracts and grants.

What is the per-capita federal spending in San Mateo County?

The per-capita federal spending in San Mateo County is $6,807 per resident, based on FY2024 data from USASpending.gov.

Which federal agencies spend the most in San Mateo County?

Agency-level spending data for San Mateo County is being updated.

How does San Mateo County compare to the national average in federal spending?

San Mateo County receives $6,807 per resident, compared to the national average of $9,394 per resident.

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Data: USASpending.gov — Federal Spending Data (FY2024) — Informational only. Not financial or legal advice.