San Jose, CA Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work - Median Income by Zipcode
What is the population of San Jose?
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There are 1,013,337 residents in San Jose, with a median age of 37.5. Of this, 50.88% are males and 49.12% are females. US-born citizens make up 57.66% of the resident pool in San Jose, while non-US-born citizens account for 24.92%. Additionally, 17.43% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 877,516 people in San Jose currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 877,516 people in San Jose currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 1,013,337 | -1.6% |
| Male Population | 515,585 | -1.1% |
| Female Population | 497,752 | -2.1% |
Male population 50.88%
Female population 49.12%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 37.5 | 1.1% |
| Citizen US Born | 584,248 | -1.7% |
| Citizen not US Born | 252,505 | -1.1% |
| Not Citizen | 176,584 | -1.8% |
Citizen US Born 57.66%
Citizen not US Born 24.92%
Not Citizen 17.43%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 10,718 | -15.2% |
| Moved from Same County | 84,547 | -0.1% |
| Moved from Same State | 19,931 | -5.5% |
| Moved from Different State | 10,579 | -6.2% |
| Same House as Last Year | 877,516 | -1.3% |
Moved from Abroad 1.07%
Moved from Same County 8.43%
Moved from Same State 1.99%
Moved from Different State 1.05%
Same House as Last Year 87.46%
What are the employment statistics in San Jose?
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White-collar workers make up 83.52% of the working population in San Jose, while blue-collar employees account for 16.48%. There are also 43,428 entrepreneurs in San Jose (8.18% of the workforce); 399,423 workers employed in private companies (75.24%); and 56,141 people working in governmental institutions (10.57%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 443,375 | -1.7% |
| Blue Collar | 87,514 | -2.4% |
White Collar 83.52%
Blue Collar 16.48%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 43,428 | 0.9% |
| Private Companies | 399,423 | -2.1% |
| Governmental Workers | 56,141 | -0.7% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 31,897 | -3.0% |
Self Employees 8.18%
Private Companies 75.24%
Governmental Workers 10.57%
Not for Profit Companies 6.01%
How many households are there in San Jose?
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There are a total of 324,376 households in San Jose, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 72.31% of these San Jose households, while non-family units account for the remaining 27.69%. Additionally, 36.07% of households have children and 63.93% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 324,376 | 0.0% |
| Average People Per Household | 3 | -1.6% |
| Family Households | 234,545 | -0.5% |
| Non-family Households | 89,831 | 1.4% |
Family Households 72.31%
Non-family Households 27.69%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 116,998 | -1.8% |
| Households without Children | 207,378 | 1.1% |
Households with Children 36.07%
Households without Children 63.93%
What are the median and average incomes in San Jose?
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The average annual household income in San Jose is $162,521, while the median household income sits at $125,075 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $147,596, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $141,125. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $61,908 and $69,346, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $162,521 | 7.9% |
| Median Household Income | $125,075 | 6.6% |
| People below Poverty Level | 76,501 | -8.7% |
| People above Poverty Level | 917,358 | -0.9% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in San Jose?
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There are 339,550 housing units in San Jose, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1975. Of the 324,376 occupied housing units in San Jose, 56.19% are owner-occupied, while 43.81% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 70.55% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $1,015,300. In general, housing costs reach $2,517 per month in San Jose.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 70.55% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $1,015,300. In general, housing costs reach $2,517 per month in San Jose.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 339,550 | 0.4% |
| Median Year Built | 1975 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 18,022 | 0.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 9,606 | 1.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 37,741 | -0.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 61,272 | -1.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 82,539 | 0.2% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 42,561 | -1.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 34,235 | -2.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 31,251 | -0.1% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 21,759 | N/A |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 564 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 324,376 | 0.0% |
| Owner Occupied | 182,251 | -0.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 142,125 | 0.9% |
Owner Occupied 56.19%
Renter Occupied 43.81%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 128,587 | -1.6% |
| Without Mortgage | 53,664 | 1.6% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $1,015,300 | 7.2% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $916,300 | 5.8% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $2,517 | 5.4% |
With Mortgage 70.55%
Without Mortgage 29.45%
What is the level of education in San Jose?
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Approximately 23.52% of the population in San Jose holds a high school degree (that's 186,235 residents), while 18.98% have attained a college certificate (167,537 locals) and 24.88% have a bachelor's degree (197,032 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 61,618 | -5.8% |
| Some High School | 186,235 | -2.8% |
| Some College | 167,537 | -0.9% |
| Associate Degree | 57,809 | 0.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 197,032 | -1.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 138,800 | 2.5% |
No High School 7.78%
Some High School 23.52%
Some College 18.98%
Associate Degree 7.3%
Bachelor's Degree 24.88%
Graduate Degree 17.53%
What is the marital status of San Jose residents?
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A total of 300,449 people in San Jose have never been married (which represents 36.19% of the total population), while 430,186 of them are wedded (51.82%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 12,551 (1.51%) and 64,408 (7.76%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 300,449 | -0.2% |
| Married | 430,186 | -1.8% |
| Separated | 12,551 | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 35,048 | -3.6% |
| Divorced | 64,408 | -2.4% |
Never Married 36.19%
Married 51.82%
Separated 1.51%
Widowed 4.22%
Divorced 7.76%
What are the most common means of transportation in San Jose?
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The top three means of transportation people in San Jose use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 410,080 residents commute by car, 10,185 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 9,616 by walking.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 410,080 | -6.9% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 10,185 | -17.9% |
| Subway or Elevated | 4,480 | N/A |
| Railroad | 2,085 | -6.7% |
| Ferryboat | 11 | -8.3% |
| Bicycle | 2,965 | -10.8% |
| Motorcycle | 1,267 | -19.0% |
| TaxiCab | 1,084 | -19.6% |
| Walk | 9,616 | 4.7% |
What is the median and average household income in San Jose by zipcode?
top| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95110 | 20,377 | 6,665 | $119,408.00 | $156,291.00 |
| 95111 | 60,687 | 15,899 | $81,166.00 | $112,064.00 |
| 95112 | 58,489 | 20,778 | $83,224.00 | $111,785.00 |
| 95113 | 2,216 | 1,276 | $124,625.00 | $169,588.00 |
| 95116 | 52,245 | 13,728 | $76,339.00 | $101,524.00 |
| 95117 | 28,832 | 10,479 | $107,972.00 | $150,356.00 |
| 95118 | 32,703 | 11,204 | $130,745.00 | $164,485.00 |
| 95119 | 10,354 | 3,388 | $133,017.00 | $161,072.00 |
| 95120 | 38,358 | 12,536 | $221,632.00 | $262,964.00 |
| 95121 | 37,663 | 9,832 | $117,991.00 | $144,346.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2021 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.
