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San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA · 2 counties · 1,984,473 residents (2025 est.) · 2,679.736 sq mi
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#1Highest median household incomeof 925$162,576#1Highest median rentof 925$2,827#2Most expensive homesof 925$1,466,777#2Most foreign-born residentsof 92540.8%
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San Jose is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $162,576. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $1,466,777. It ranks in the top 1% of US metro areas for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 92%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,969,337
+13%since 2000
from 1,735,819 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
735 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 648 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.0
+12%since 2000
from 33.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,984,473 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1.5M1.6M1.8M1.9M2.0M1990201020202024San Jose
20242.0M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$162,576
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,818 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$79,109
+144%since 2000
from $32,431 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
76.6%
+20.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.474
+6%since 2010
from 0.449 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food6.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,466,777
+92%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $418,346 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,827
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,172 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
55.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 60.1% in 2000
44.5% rent
Vacancy rate
5.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.3%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.0
+59%since 2000
from 5.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
96
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic44.3%(768,795)
Black2.6%(44,950)
Hispanic / Latino24.7%(428,917)
Asian24.7%(427,944)
Other0%
Diversity Score82%(1,423,298)
Segregation Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic27.3%(537,241)
Black2.1%(42,263)
Hispanic / Latino26.3%(517,787)
Asian39%(768,541)
Other5.3%(103,505)
Diversity Score87.6%(1,725,455)
Segregation Score35.8%(705,051)
Diversity Score
88
+7%since 2000
from 82 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
36
−5%since 2020
from 38 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.4%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 39.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
27.6%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
+48%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.3%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.5%
+19.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.3%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 67.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
58.4%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 70.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
49.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
40.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 35.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.7%
−48.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2012
from 7.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.0%
−84.4 ptssince 2013
from 88.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2017
from 89.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
45.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2016
from 48.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
17.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2016
from 18.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
In this metro

Principal cities

San JoseCENTRAL989,814SunnyvaleCENTRAL156,577Santa ClaraCENTRAL133,446Mountain ViewCENTRAL85,438MilpitasCENTRAL78,596Palo AltoCENTRAL67,609CupertinoCENTRAL58,333
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2 component counties

Santa Clara CountyCENTRAL1,914,391San Benito County70,082
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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA?

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA has about 1,969,337 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA?

The typical household in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA earns about $162,576 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA expensive?

In San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, the median home is worth about $1,466,777, and the typical rent is about $2,827 a month.

How educated are people in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA?

About 55.4% of adults age 25 and over in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA?

About 7.1% of people in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA live below the federal poverty line.

Has San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA grown since 1990?

Yes, San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA has grown since 1990. The population has added about 435,063 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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