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San Jose

California · 1,013,240 residents · 177.939 sq mi
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San Jose is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $117,324. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $925,800. Households here earn about 49% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,013,240
+13%since 2000
from 894,943 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,694 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 5,029 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.6
+15%since 2000
from 32.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
758K831K905K979K1.1M1990201020202024San Jose
2024990K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$117,324
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,243 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,207
+84%since 2000
from $26,697 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
67.3%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.2%
US avg: 10%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$925,800
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,232
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,123 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 61.8% in 2000
46.0% rent
Afford Score
7.9
+48%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic23.3%(236,095)
Black2.7%(27,422)
Hispanic / Latino31.2%(316,266)
Asian38.2%(386,993)
Other4.2%(42,418)
Diversity Score87.2%(883,429)
Diversity Score
87
+2%since 2000
from 85 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.8%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 31.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.7%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.8 min
+62%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 68.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.2%
−18.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
49.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
40.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 37.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.1%
−81.1 ptssince 2013
from 86.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Neighborhoods in San Jose

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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Jose, California?

San Jose, California has about 1,013,240 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in San Jose, California earns about $117,324 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 $925,800, and the typical rent is about $2,232 a month.

How educated are people in San Jose, California?

About 44.8% 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 8.3% of people in San Jose, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has San Jose, California grown since 1990?

Yes, San Jose, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 231,015 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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