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Santa Clara

Oregon · 11,239 residents · 4.674 sq mi
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Santa Clara has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $70,048. Population has declined 12% since 1990. Median home value has more than tripled since 1990, reaching $263,000. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 105%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,239
−12%since 1990
from 12,834 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,405 / sq mi
−12%since 1990
from 2,746 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 280
Median age
44.5
+28%since 1990
from 34.8 in 1990
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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202411K
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,048
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,209 in 1990
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,546
+177%since 1990
from $12,493 in 1990
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.9%
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.3%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 7.5% in 1990
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing5.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$263,000
+105%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $64,700 in 1990
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,317
+34%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $498 in 1990
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.4%
−2.5 ptssince 1990
from 78.9% in 1990
23.6% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+87%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97%(12,451)
Black0.4%(55)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(158)
Asian0.9%(116)
Other1.7%(212)
Diversity Score10.1%(1,300)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.5%(9,155)
Black0.8%(87)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(872)
Asian1.6%(184)
Other5.7%(646)
Diversity Score36.2%(4,074)
Diversity Score
36
+258%since 1990
from 10 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.2%
+9.4 ptssince 1990
from 16.8% in 1990
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.5%
+7.4 ptssince 1990
from 87.1% in 1990
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.7%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 4.6% in 1990
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+12%since 1990
from 18.1 min in 1990
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.3%
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.3%
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.2%
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.9%
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
Female
51.4%
Foreign born
5.1%
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.2%
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Santa Clara, Oregon?

Santa Clara, Oregon has about 11,239 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Santa Clara, Oregon earns about $70,048 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Santa Clara, Oregon expensive?

In Santa Clara, Oregon, the median home is worth about $263,000, and the typical rent is about $1,317 a month.

How educated are people in Santa Clara, Oregon?

About 26.2% of adults age 25 and over in Santa Clara, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Santa Clara, Oregon?

About 9.3% of people in Santa Clara, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Santa Clara, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Santa Clara, Oregon has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,595 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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

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