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Santa Clara

California · 127,647 residents · 18.277 sq mi
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Santa Clara is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $136,870. Population has grown 25% since 2000. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $1,120,400. At a median age of 34.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 74% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 93%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
127,647
+25%since 2000
from 102,361 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,984 / sq mi
+25%since 2000
from 5,601 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.5
+3%since 2000
from 33.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
90K101K112K123K134K1990201020202024Santa Clara
2024130K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$136,870
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,466 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$60,123
+89%since 2000
from $31,755 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
73.0%
+18.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.1%
US avg: 10%
Information7.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food6.6%
US avg: 2%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,120,400
+93%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $387,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,523
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,238 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
40.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 46.1% in 2000
59.8% rent
Afford Score
8.2
+47%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic28.1%(35,930)
Black2.1%(2,713)
Hispanic / Latino17.7%(22,550)
Asian46.8%(59,678)
Other5.3%(6,821)
Diversity Score83.5%(106,571)
Diversity Score
83
+7%since 2000
from 78 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
62.1%
+19.7 ptssince 2000
from 42.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
31.1%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+80%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.5%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2011
from 68.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
63.5%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
47.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
44.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.1%
−87.6 ptssince 2013
from 90.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Santa Clara, California?

Santa Clara, California has about 127,647 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Santa Clara, California earns about $136,870 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 $1,120,400, and the typical rent is about $2,523 a month.

How educated are people in Santa Clara, California?

About 62.1% 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 7.1% 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 34,034 residents, a change of about 36 percent over that period.

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

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