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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Santa Clara

California · 102,361 residents · 18.277 sq mi
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Santa Clara is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $69,466. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $387,000. Households here earn about 46% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.4
US median: 35.2
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
102,361
+9%since 1990
from 93,613 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,601 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 5,122 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
33.4
+3%since 1990
from 32.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
90K101K112K123K134K1990201020202024Santa Clara
2024130K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,466
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,707 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,755
+61%since 1990
from $19,676 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
7.8%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 6.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$387,000
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $269,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,238
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $779 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
46.1%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 47.1% in 1990
53.9% rent
Afford Score
5.6
−8%since 1990
from 6.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.4%
+11.6 ptssince 1990
from 30.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.9%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 83.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
16.6%
+6.3 ptssince 1990
from 10.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.5 min
−23%since 1990
from 17.7 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 Santa Clara, California?

Santa Clara, California has about 102,361 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Santa Clara, California earns about $69,466 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 $387,000, and the typical rent is about $1,238 a month.

How educated are people in Santa Clara, California?

About 42.4% 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 7.8% of people in Santa Clara, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Santa Clara, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Santa Clara, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8,748 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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