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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Santa Clara

California · 93,613 residents · 18.277 sq mi
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Santa Clara is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $44,707. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $269,400. Poverty is rare here, at 6.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.4
US median: 33.0
More educated
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

93,613
−9%vs 2000
vs 102,361 in 2000
1990 – 2025
5,122 / sq mi
−9%vs 2000
vs 5,601 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.4
−3%vs 2000
vs 33.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
90K101K112K123K134K1990201020202024Santa Clara
2024130K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$44,707
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $69,466 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$19,676
−38%vs 2000
vs $31,755 in 2000
US average: $14,340
6.2%
−1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$269,400
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $387,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$779
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $1,238 in 2000
US average: $450
47.1%
+1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 46.1% in 2000
52.9% rent
6.0
+8%vs 2000
vs 5.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic48.3%(49,392)
Black2.2%(2,237)
Hispanic / Latino16%(16,364)
Asian29.1%(29,791)
Other0%
Diversity Score77.9%(79,779)
1990
White, non-Hispanic74.1%(69,330)
Black2.5%(2,316)
Hispanic / Latino14.5%(13,589)
Asian18.6%(17,390)
Other4.9%(4,577)
Diversity Score67.1%(62,847)
67
−14%vs 2000
vs 78 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

30.8%
−11.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 42.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
83.5%
−3.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 86.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
10.3%
−6.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.7 min
+31%vs 2000
vs 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Santa Clara, California?

Santa Clara, California has about 93,613 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Santa Clara, California?

The typical household in Santa Clara, California earns about $44,707 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Santa Clara, California expensive?

In Santa Clara, California, the median home is worth about $269,400, and the typical rent is about $779 a month.

How educated are people in Santa Clara, California?

About 30.8% of adults age 25 and over in Santa Clara, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Santa Clara, California?

About 6.2% of people in Santa Clara, 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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