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San Martin

California · 7,008 residents · 11.6 sq mi
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San Martin is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $115,714. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 66% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $1,032,300. Households here earn about 47% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,008
+66%since 2000
from 4,230 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
604 / sq mi
+66%since 2000
from 365 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.2
+22%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K3K5K6K8K1990201020202024San Martin
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$115,714
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,064 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,567
+64%since 2000
from $25,944 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
63.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade12%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,032,300
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $488,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,430
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $679 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.5% in 2000
28.2% rent
Afford Score
8.9
+28%since 2000
from 7.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic50.2%(2,122)
Black0.7%(28)
Hispanic / Latino39.4%(1,667)
Asian6.1%(256)
Other0%
Diversity Score69.6%(2,945)
2020
White, non-Hispanic40.5%(2,835)
Black0.5%(38)
Hispanic / Latino48%(3,361)
Asian6.2%(436)
Other4.5%(318)
Diversity Score74.8%(5,239)
Diversity Score
75
+7%since 2000
from 70 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.2%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.8%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.0 min
+46%since 2000
from 26.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−8.4 ptssince 2011
from 13.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 68.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.8%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
49.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
19.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.5%
−76.5 ptssince 2013
from 85.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Martin, California?

San Martin, California has about 7,008 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in San Martin, California earns about $115,714 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 $1,032,300, and the typical rent is about $1,430 a month.

How educated are people in San Martin, California?

About 26.2% 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 7.1% 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 5,258 residents, a change of about 300 percent over that period.

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