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CITY · INCORPORATED 1850 · 1990 CENSUS

San Jose

California · 782,225 residents · 177.939 sq mi
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San Jose is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $46,206. Population has declined 13% since 2000. Median home value is $257,500. Households here earn about 29% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.6
US median: 33.0
More educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

782,225
−13%vs 2000
vs 894,943 in 2000
1990 – 2025
4,396 / sq mi
−13%vs 2000
vs 5,029 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.6
−6%vs 2000
vs 32.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
758K831K905K979K1.1M1990201020202024San Jose
2024990K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$46,206
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $70,243 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$16,905
−37%vs 2000
vs $26,697 in 2000
US average: $14,340
9.3%
+0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$257,500
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $375,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$755
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $1,123 in 2000
US average: $450
61.3%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 61.8% in 2000
38.7% rent
5.6
+4%vs 2000
vs 5.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic36%(322,534)
Black3.3%(29,495)
Hispanic / Latino30.2%(269,989)
Asian26.6%(238,378)
Other0%
Diversity Score85.4%(764,138)
1990
White, non-Hispanic63%(492,692)
Black4.7%(36,397)
Hispanic / Latino26.1%(204,012)
Asian19.6%(152,926)
Other12.8%(100,210)
Diversity Score84%(656,983)
84
−2%vs 2000
vs 85 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

25.3%
−6.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 31.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
77.2%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
7.8%
−2.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.7 min
+25%vs 2000
vs 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Neighborhoods in San Jose

Almaden ValleyAlum Rock-East FoothillsBerryessaBlossom ValleyCambrian ParkDowntownEast San JoseEdenvale - Seven TreesEvergreenFairgroundsNorth San JoseNorth ValleyRose GardenSanta TeresaWest San JoseWillow GlenNeighborhoods in San Jose
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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Jose, California?

San Jose, California has about 782,225 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in San Jose, California?

The typical household in San Jose, California earns about $46,206 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is San Jose, California expensive?

In San Jose, California, the median home is worth about $257,500, and the typical rent is about $755 a month.

How educated are people in San Jose, California?

About 25.3% of adults age 25 and over in San Jose, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in San Jose, California?

About 9.3% of people in San Jose, California live below the federal poverty line.

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

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