San Jose, CA Demographics
What is the population of San Jose?
There are 990,054 residents in San Jose, with a median age of 38. Of this, 50.92% are males and 49.08% are females. US-born citizens make up 56.84% of the resident pool in San Jose, while non-US-born citizens account for 24.99%. Additionally, 18.17% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 865,295 people in San Jose currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 990,054 | -1.1% |
| Male Population | 504,179 | -1.3% |
| Female Population | 485,875 | -0.9% |
Male Population 50.92%
Female Population 49.08%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 38 | 0.5% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 562,713 | -1.9% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 247,418 | -0.6% |
| Not Citizen | 179,923 | 0.9% |
Citizen U.S. Born 56.84%
Citizen not U.S. Born 24.99%
Not Citizen 18.17%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 10,916 | 2.6% |
| Moved from Same County | 74,942 | -5.8% |
| Moved from Same State | 20,738 | -1.0% |
| Moved from Different State | 9,185 | -11.3% |
| Same House as Last Year | 865,295 | -0.6% |
Moved from Abroad 1.11%
Moved from Same County 7.64%
Moved from Same State 2.11%
Moved from Different State 0.94%
Same House as Last Year 88.2%
What are the employment statistics in San Jose?
White-collar workers make up 83.88% of the working population in San Jose, while blue-collar employees account for 16.12%. There are also 84,014 entrepreneurs in San Jose (8.04% of the workforce); 784,212 workers employed in private companies (75.09%); and 113,402 people working in governmental institutions (10.86%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 876,062 | 98.9% |
| Blue Collar | 168,308 | 96.8% |
White Collar 83.88%
Blue Collar 16.12%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 84,014 | 94.2% |
| Private Companies | 784,212 | 98.1% |
| Governmental Workers | 113,402 | 106.0% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 62,742 | 97.5% |
Self Employees 8.04%
Private Companies 75.09%
Governmental Workers 10.86%
Not for Profit Companies 6.01%
How many households are there in San Jose?
There are a total of 326,767 households in San Jose, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 71.33% of these San Jose households, while non-family units account for the remaining 28.67%. Additionally, 34.37% of households have children and 65.63% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 326,767 | 0.6% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -34.0% |
| Family Households | 233,068 | -0.1% |
| Non-Family Households | 93,699 | 2.3% |
Family Households 71.33%
Non-Family Households 28.67%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 112,317 | -2.0% |
| Households without Children | 214,450 | 2.0% |
Households with Children 34.37%
Households without Children 65.63%
What are the median and average incomes in San Jose?
The average annual household income in San Jose is $187,711, while the median household income sits at $141,565 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $173,878, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $161,151. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $77,436 and $80,944, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $187,711 | 4.4% |
| Median Household Income | $141,565 | 4.1% |
| People below Poverty Level | 76,355 | -2.3% |
| People above Poverty Level | 894,349 | -1.1% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in San Jose?
There are 343,058 housing units in San Jose, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1975. Of the 326,767 occupied housing units in San Jose, 55.95% are owner-occupied, while 44.05% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 68.51% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $1,219,800. In general, housing costs reach $2,775 per month in San Jose.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 343,058 | 0.8% |
| Median Year Built | 1975 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 17,806 | 1.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 9,244 | -0.7% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 37,293 | -0.9% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 63,300 | 2.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 80,937 | -1.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 41,535 | -0.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 32,839 | -2.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 32,877 | 1.9% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 25,155 | 7.7% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 2,072 | 70.1% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 326,767 | 0.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 182,822 | 0.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 143,945 | 0.3% |
Owner Occupied 55.95%
Renter Occupied 44.05%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 125,259 | -0.2% |
| Without Mortgage | 57,563 | 3.3% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $1,219,800 | 3.4% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $1,106,100 | 3.1% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $2,775 | 2.9% |
With Mortgage 68.51%
Without Mortgage 31.49%
What is the level of education in San Jose?
Approximately 23.65% of the population in San Jose holds a high school degree (that's 185,096 residents), while 18.28% have attained a college certificate (143,057 locals) and 25.04% have a bachelor's degree (195,983 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 62,132 | 0.8% |
| Some High School | 185,096 | -0.3% |
| Some College | 143,057 | -11.7% |
| Associate Degree | 54,331 | -3.7% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 195,983 | -0.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 141,966 | 1.8% |
No High School 7.94%
Some High School 23.65%
Some College 18.28%
Associate Degree 6.94%
Bachelor's Degree 25.04%
Graduate Degree 18.14%
What is the marital status of San Jose residents?
A total of 305,323 people in San Jose have never been married (which represents 37.2% of the total population), while 417,768 of them are wedded (50.9%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 12,758 (1.55%) and 61,790 (7.53%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 305,323 | -0.4% |
| Married | 417,768 | -1.1% |
| Separated | 12,758 | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 35,893 | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 61,790 | -1.0% |
Never Married 37.2%
Married 50.9%
Separated 1.55%
Widowed 4.37%
Divorced 7.53%
What are the most common means of transportation in San Jose?
The top three means of transportation people in San Jose use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 378,890 residents commute by car, 8,888 prefer going to work by walking and 8,056 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 378,890 | -3.1% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 8,056 | -11.8% |
| Subway or Elevated | 1,067 | N/A |
| Railroad | 2,676 | -21.6% |
| Ferryboat | 7 | -53.3% |
| Bicycle | 2,728 | -2.8% |
| Motorcycle | 891 | -18.1% |
| TaxiCab | 812 | -17.3% |
| Walk | 8,888 | -6.0% |
What is the median and average household income in San Jose by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95110 | 19,444 | 6,740 | $132,800 | $168,720 |
| 95111 | 58,885 | 15,833 | $97,162 | $126,443 |
| 95112 | 56,766 | 21,264 | $89,649 | $125,850 |
| 95113 | 2,443 | 1,501 | $140,938 | $162,060 |
| 95116 | 48,816 | 13,455 | $83,428 | $115,856 |
| 95117 | 27,798 | 10,144 | $115,778 | $157,108 |
| 95118 | 31,831 | 11,329 | $148,438 | $198,300 |
| 95119 | 10,449 | 3,503 | $164,129 | $194,039 |
| 95120 | 38,103 | 12,583 | $250,001 | $317,049 |
| 95121 | 35,722 | 9,783 | $133,700 | $165,705 |
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.