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Santa Clara

California · 116,468 residents · 18.277 sq mi
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Santa Clara is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $85,294. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $643,800. Households here earn about 40% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
116,468
+14%since 2000
from 102,361 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,372 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 5,601 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.1
+2%since 2000
from 33.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
90K101K112K123K134K1990201020202024Santa Clara
2024130K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,294
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,466 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,422
+21%since 2000
from $31,755 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
55.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food5%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$643,800
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $387,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,413
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,238 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.5%
−10.7 ptssince 2000
from 46.1% in 2000
54.1% rent
Vacancy rate
5.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
7.5
+35%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic36.1%(42,026)
Black2.5%(2,929)
Hispanic / Latino19.4%(22,589)
Asian37.4%(43,531)
Other4.8%(5,646)
Diversity Score86.4%(100,577)
Diversity Score
86
+11%since 2000
from 78 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.8%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 42.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
21.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+57%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
53.8%
−19.2 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
49.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
39.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.5%
−45.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Santa Clara, California?

Santa Clara, California has about 116,468 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Santa Clara, California earns about $85,294 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 $643,800, and the typical rent is about $1,413 a month.

How educated are people in Santa Clara, California?

About 48.8% 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 8.6% 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 22,855 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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