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Sunnyvale

Texas · 7,893 residents · 16.534 sq mi
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Sunnyvale is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $134,080. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 5,200 residents. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $397,800. Households here earn about 110% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,893
+193%since 2000
from 2,693 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
477 / sq mi
+193%since 2000
from 163 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.7
−2%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K5K7K9K1990201020202024Sunnyvale
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$134,080
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,952 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,153
+24%since 2000
from $38,910 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
75.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 74.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services12.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade3.2%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$397,800
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $211,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$963
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $669 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
89.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 93.7% in 2000
10.7% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+22%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic49.4%(3,897)
Black10.1%(801)
Hispanic / Latino10.8%(851)
Asian25.5%(2,012)
Other4.1%(327)
Diversity Score83.4%(6,583)
Diversity Score
83
+208%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.7%
+17.7 ptssince 2000
from 32.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 92.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.5 min
+90%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.3%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 88.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 3.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2011
from 65.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
56.9%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
47.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
19.2%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.2%
−82.8 ptssince 2013
from 90.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sunnyvale, Texas?

Sunnyvale, Texas has about 7,893 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sunnyvale, Texas?

The typical household in Sunnyvale, Texas earns about $134,080 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 $397,800, and the typical rent is about $963 a month.

How educated are people in Sunnyvale, Texas?

About 49.7% 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 7.3% 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 5,665 residents, a change of about 254 percent over that period.

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