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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

South San Jose Hills

California · 20,218 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 $48,655. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $134,000. At a median age of 26.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 26.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

20,218
+13%since 1990
from 17,814 in 1990
1990 – 2024
13,497 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 11,892 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
26.9
+6%since 1990
from 25.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
17K18K19K20K21K1990201020202024South San Jose Hills
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$48,655
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,467 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,324
+29%since 1990
from $8,752 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.5%
+5.5 ptssince 1990
from 13.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$134,000
−27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $138,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$874
−18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $809 in 1990
US average: $602
82.2%
−3.3 ptssince 1990
from 85.5% in 1990
17.8% rent
2.8
−23%since 1990
from 3.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic50.3%(8,963)
Black2.6%(468)
Hispanic / Latino75.4%(13,425)
Asian7.3%(1,299)
Diversity Score85%(15,133)
2000
White, non-Hispanic7.2%(1,450)
Black1.5%(302)
Hispanic / Latino83.4%(16,868)
Asian6.4%(1,294)
Diversity Score34.1%(6,893)
34
−60%since 1990
from 85 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.0%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 7.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
43.8%
−4.2 ptssince 1990
from 48.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.9%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 2.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.8 min
−13%since 1990
from 26.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 20,218 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in South San Jose Hills, California earns about $48,655 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 $134,000, and the typical rent is about $874 a month.

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

About 8.0% 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 18.5% of people in South San Jose Hills, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has South San Jose Hills, California grown since 1990?

Yes, South San Jose Hills, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,404 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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