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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

San Martin

California · 4,230 residents · 11.6 sq mi
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San Martin is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $70,064. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 2,480 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $488,900. Households here earn about 48% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,230
+142%since 1990
from 1,750 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Population density
365 / sq mi
+142%since 1990
from 151 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
35.5
+24%since 1990
from 28.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K3K5K6K8K1990201020202024San Martin
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,064
+51%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,179 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,944
+134%since 1990
from $11,066 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
8.4%
−10.9 ptssince 1990
from 19.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$488,900
+46%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $253,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$679
−18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $627 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
69.5%
+21.8 ptssince 1990
from 47.7% in 1990
30.5% rent
Afford Score
7.0
−3%since 1990
from 7.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic71.3%(1,248)
Black2.9%(50)
Hispanic / Latino48.2%(843)
Asian8.2%(144)
Diversity Score80.6%(1,411)
2000
White, non-Hispanic50.2%(2,122)
Black0.7%(28)
Hispanic / Latino39.4%(1,667)
Asian6.1%(256)
Diversity Score69.6%(2,945)
Diversity Score
70
−14%since 1990
from 81 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.2%
+9.2 ptssince 1990
from 7.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.4%
+17.4 ptssince 1990
from 56.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 4.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
−21%since 1990
from 33.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Martin, California?

San Martin, California has about 4,230 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in San Martin, California earns about $70,064 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is San Martin, California expensive?

In San Martin, California, the median home is worth about $488,900, and the typical rent is about $679 a month.

How educated are people in San Martin, California?

About 16.2% of adults age 25 and over in San Martin, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in San Martin, California?

About 8.4% of people in San Martin, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has San Martin, California grown since 1990?

Yes, San Martin, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,480 residents, a change of about 142 percent over that period.

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