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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

South San Jose Hills

California · 17,814 residents · 1.498 sq mi
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South San Jose Hills is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $38,467. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $138,400. At a median age of 25.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 25.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

17,814
−12%vs 2000
vs 20,218 in 2000
1990 – 2024
11,892 / sq mi
−12%vs 2000
vs 13,497 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
25.3
−6%vs 2000
vs 26.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$38,467
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $48,655 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,752
−23%vs 2000
vs $11,324 in 2000
US average: $14,340
13.0%
−5.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$138,400
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $134,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$809
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $874 in 2000
US average: $450
85.5%
+3.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 82.2% in 2000
14.5% rent
3.6
+31%vs 2000
vs 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic7.2%(1,450)
Black1.5%(302)
Hispanic / Latino83.4%(16,868)
Asian6.4%(1,294)
Other0%
Diversity Score34.1%(6,893)
1990
White, non-Hispanic50.3%(8,963)
Black2.6%(468)
Hispanic / Latino75.4%(13,425)
Asian7.3%(1,299)
Other39.8%(7,084)
Diversity Score85%(15,133)
85
+149%vs 2000
vs 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.6%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
48.0%
+4.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 43.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.2%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.3 min
+15%vs 2000
vs 22.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in South San Jose Hills, California?

South San Jose Hills, California has about 17,814 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in South San Jose Hills, California?

The typical household in South San Jose Hills, California earns about $38,467 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South San Jose Hills, California expensive?

In South San Jose Hills, California, the median home is worth about $138,400, and the typical rent is about $809 a month.

How educated are people in South San Jose Hills, California?

About 7.6% of adults age 25 and over in South San Jose Hills, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South San Jose Hills, California?

About 13.0% of people in South San Jose Hills, 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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