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Cupertino

California · 60,381 residents · 11.34 sq mi
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Cupertino is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $182,857. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 80% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $1,866,200. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents. Households here earn about 132% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
80% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 96%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
60,381
+19%since 2000
from 50,546 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,325 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 4,457 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.4
+9%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
38K44K50K57K63K1990201020202024Cupertino
202459K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$182,857
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $100,411 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$76,442
+71%since 2000
from $44,749 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
77.8%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 70.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.2%
US avg: 10%
Information7.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food6.2%
US avg: 2%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,866,200
+96%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $634,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,299
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,693 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 63.6% in 2000
40.8% rent
Afford Score
10.2
+61%since 2000
from 6.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic47.8%(24,181)
Black0.6%(319)
Hispanic / Latino4%(2,010)
Asian44.3%(22,414)
Other0%
Diversity Score68%(34,377)
2020
White, non-Hispanic21.7%(13,085)
Black0.6%(360)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(2,330)
Asian70.1%(42,349)
Other3.5%(2,105)
Diversity Score57%(34,391)
Diversity Score
57
−16%since 2000
from 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
79.6%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 65.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 95.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
46.2%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 33.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.1 min
+83%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 61.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
79.8%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 86.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
52.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.6%
−93.2 ptssince 2013
from 95.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cupertino, California?

Cupertino, California has about 60,381 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cupertino, California?

The typical household in Cupertino, California earns about $182,857 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cupertino, California expensive?

In Cupertino, California, the median home is worth about $1,866,200, and the typical rent is about $3,299 a month.

How educated are people in Cupertino, California?

About 79.6% of adults age 25 and over in Cupertino, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cupertino, California?

About 5.5% of people in Cupertino, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cupertino, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Cupertino, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 20,118 residents, a change of about 50 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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