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Sunnyvale

Texas · 5,130 residents · 16.534 sq mi
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Sunnyvale is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $116,042. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 90% since 2000. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $307,800. With a median age of 42.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 134% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,130
+90%since 2000
from 2,693 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
310 / sq mi
+90%since 2000
from 163 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.6
+5%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K5K7K9K1990201020202024Sunnyvale
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$116,042
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,952 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,873
+10%since 2000
from $38,910 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
69.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 74.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.353
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services13.8%
US avg: 7%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration8%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$307,800
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $211,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,359
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $669 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
71.0%
−22.8 ptssince 2000
from 93.7% in 2000
5.2% rent
Vacancy rate
4.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+9%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87%(2,342)
Black2.6%(70)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(118)
Asian4.6%(124)
Other0%
Diversity Score27.1%(729)
2010
White, non-Hispanic62.1%(3,188)
Black6%(308)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(448)
Asian20.4%(1,049)
Other2%(102)
Diversity Score69.3%(3,554)
Diversity Score
69
+156%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.9%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 32.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 92.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
18.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+48%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 88.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
63.7%
−17.4 ptssince 2009
from 81.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
17.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.6%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sunnyvale, Texas?

Sunnyvale, Texas has about 5,130 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sunnyvale, Texas?

The typical household in Sunnyvale, Texas earns about $116,042 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sunnyvale, Texas expensive?

In Sunnyvale, Texas, the median home is worth about $307,800, and the typical rent is about $1,359 a month.

How educated are people in Sunnyvale, Texas?

About 45.9% of adults age 25 and over in Sunnyvale, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sunnyvale, Texas?

About 1.2% of people in Sunnyvale, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sunnyvale, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Sunnyvale, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,902 residents, a change of about 130 percent over that period.

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