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Santa Clara

Texas · 745 residents (2025 est.) · 2.284 sq mi
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Santa Clara has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $81,607. Population has fallen 32% since 2000, a loss of 287 residents. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $323,000. With a median age of 56.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 56.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 80%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
602
−32%since 2000
from 889 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
264 / sq mi
−32%since 2000
from 389 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
56.3
+51%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:745 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2000 – 2024
5596888179461K2000201020202024Santa Clara
2024602
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,607
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,129
+32%since 2000
from $31,971 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.8%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.400
+26%since 2010
from 0.317 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade14%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services12.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$323,000
+80%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
94.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 88.6% in 2000
5.5% rent
Vacancy rate
6.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
+106%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
48
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.3%(732)
Black1.3%(12)
Hispanic / Latino13.2%(117)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score32.5%(289)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.9%(445)
Black2.3%(14)
Hispanic / Latino15.3%(92)
Asian3.3%(20)
Other5.1%(31)
Diversity Score53.2%(321)
Diversity Score
53
+64%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.1 min
+77%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.4%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 3.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.5%
−12.7 ptssince 2011
from 65.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.7%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.7%
−22.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
19.8%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2012
from 15.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.0%
−76.3 ptssince 2013
from 88.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.0%
+10.3 ptssince 2017
from 78.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2016
from 85.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2016
from 12.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Santa Clara, Texas?

Santa Clara, Texas has about 602 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Santa Clara, Texas earns about $81,607 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Santa Clara, Texas expensive?

In Santa Clara, Texas, the median home is worth about $323,000.

How educated are people in Santa Clara, Texas?

About 20.6% of adults age 25 and over in Santa Clara, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Santa Clara, Texas?

About 10.3% of people in Santa Clara, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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