Santa Clara County, CA Demographics
What is the population of Santa Clara County?
There are 2,045,193 residents in Santa Clara County, with a median age of 38. Of this, 50.85% are males and 49.15% are females. US-born citizens make up 58.62% of the resident pool in Santa Clara County, while non-US-born citizens account for 22.56%. Additionally, 18.81% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 1,745,712 people in Santa Clara County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 2,045,193 | -0.6% |
| Male Population | 1,040,074 | -0.9% |
| Female Population | 1,005,119 | -0.4% |
Male Population 50.85%
Female Population 49.15%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 38 | -1.0% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 1,198,964 | -1.6% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 461,488 | 0.3% |
| Not Citizen | 384,741 | 1.5% |
Citizen U.S. Born 58.62%
Citizen not U.S. Born 22.56%
Not Citizen 18.81%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 29,463 | 2.6% |
| Moved from Same County | 168,186 | -3.4% |
| Moved from Same State | 52,349 | 0.3% |
| Moved from Different State | 29,677 | -5.7% |
| Same House as Last Year | 1,745,712 | -0.4% |
Moved from Abroad 1.45%
Moved from Same County 8.3%
Moved from Same State 2.58%
Moved from Different State 1.47%
Same House as Last Year 86.19%
What are the employment statistics in Santa Clara County?
White-collar workers make up 86.38% of the working population in Santa Clara County, while blue-collar employees account for 13.62%. There are also 177,572 entrepreneurs in Santa Clara County (8.28% of the workforce); 1,598,704 workers employed in private companies (74.59%); and 219,236 people working in governmental institutions (10.23%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 1,851,382 | 99.9% |
| Blue Collar | 291,922 | 97.0% |
White Collar 86.38%
Blue Collar 13.62%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 177,572 | 95.3% |
| Private Companies | 1,598,704 | 99.2% |
| Governmental Workers | 219,236 | 104.1% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 147,792 | 101.1% |
Self Employees 8.28%
Private Companies 74.59%
Governmental Workers 10.23%
Not for Profit Companies 6.9%
How many households are there in Santa Clara County?
There are a total of 699,714 households in Santa Clara County, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 70.45% of these Santa Clara County households, while non-family units account for the remaining 29.55%. Additionally, 34.05% of households have children and 65.95% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 699,714 | 0.7% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -19.4% |
| Family Households | 492,942 | -0.2% |
| Non-Family Households | 206,772 | 3.0% |
Family Households 70.45%
Non-Family Households 29.55%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 238,261 | -1.7% |
| Households without Children | 461,453 | 2.0% |
Households with Children 34.05%
Households without Children 65.95%
What are the median and average incomes in Santa Clara County?
The average annual household income in Santa Clara County is $222,150, while the median household income sits at $163,349 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $204,153, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $185,654. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $91,898 and $90,768, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $222,150 | 4.5% |
| Median Household Income | $163,349 | 2.3% |
| People below Poverty Level | 137,433 | -1.1% |
| People above Poverty Level | 1,855,691 | -0.7% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Santa Clara County?
There are 742,035 housing units in Santa Clara County, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1975. Of the 699,714 occupied housing units in Santa Clara County, 56.05% are owner-occupied, while 43.95% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 67.89% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $1,425,900. In general, housing costs reach $3,044 per month in Santa Clara County.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 742,035 | 0.9% |
| Median Year Built | 1975 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 35,025 | -0.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 25,163 | -0.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 102,920 | -0.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 129,592 | 0.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 151,125 | -1.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 86,319 | -0.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 71,605 | -0.9% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 69,599 | 1.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 64,098 | 8.7% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 6,589 | 101.9% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 699,714 | 0.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 392,200 | 0.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 307,514 | 1.3% |
Owner Occupied 56.05%
Renter Occupied 43.95%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 266,263 | -0.7% |
| Without Mortgage | 125,937 | 2.2% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $1,425,900 | 5.0% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $1,234,200 | 1.7% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $3,044 | 4.4% |
With Mortgage 67.89%
Without Mortgage 32.11%
What is the level of education in Santa Clara County?
Approximately 20.2% of the population in Santa Clara County holds a high school degree (that's 325,686 residents), while 16.63% have attained a college certificate (268,093 locals) and 26.72% have a bachelor's degree (430,804 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 95,364 | -0.2% |
| Some High School | 325,686 | -0.4% |
| Some College | 268,093 | -11.9% |
| Associate Degree | 103,593 | -3.4% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 430,804 | 0.1% |
| Graduate Degree | 388,649 | 1.6% |
No High School 5.92%
Some High School 20.2%
Some College 16.63%
Associate Degree 6.43%
Bachelor's Degree 26.72%
Graduate Degree 24.11%
What is the marital status of Santa Clara County residents?
A total of 599,660 people in Santa Clara County have never been married (which represents 34.97% of the total population), while 898,844 of them are wedded (52.41%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 23,496 (1.37%) and 121,397 (7.08%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 599,660 | 0.7% |
| Married | 898,844 | -1.0% |
| Separated | 23,496 | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 71,628 | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 121,397 | -0.3% |
Never Married 34.97%
Married 52.41%
Separated 1.37%
Widowed 4.18%
Divorced 7.08%
What are the most common means of transportation in Santa Clara County?
The top three means of transportation people in Santa Clara County use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 742,610 residents commute by car, 20,863 prefer going to work by walking and 15,151 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 742,610 | -3.0% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 15,151 | -8.0% |
| Railroad | 6,473 | -19.0% |
| Ferryboat | 111 | 70.8% |
| Bicycle | 13,702 | -6.2% |
| Motorcycle | 1,830 | -16.1% |
| TaxiCab | 2,309 | -9.4% |
| Walk | 20,863 | -3.2% |
What is the median and average household income in Santa Clara County by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94301 | 17,126 | 7,080 | $235,529 | $342,198 |
| 94022 | 19,993 | 7,268 | $250,001 | $407,675 |
| 94024 | 23,673 | 8,016 | $250,001 | $424,309 |
| 94040 | 35,581 | 15,347 | $184,494 | $260,929 |
| 94041 | 15,841 | 6,652 | $168,980 | $223,786 |
| 94043 | 32,042 | 13,257 | $180,781 | $245,017 |
| 94085 | 23,159 | 9,112 | $183,563 | $238,495 |
| 94086 | 48,956 | 20,166 | $180,217 | $232,194 |
| 94087 | 58,126 | 20,384 | $200,778 | $279,474 |
| 94089 | 23,214 | 9,129 | $153,725 | $209,183 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.