Santa Clara, Santa Clara County, CA Demographics
What is the population of Santa Clara?
There are 128,058 residents in Santa Clara, with a median age of 34.5. Of this, 52.7% are males and 47.3% are females. US-born citizens make up 53.43% of the resident pool in Santa Clara, while non-US-born citizens account for 19.38%. Additionally, 27.19% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 98,369 people in Santa Clara currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 128,058 | 0.1% |
| Male Population | 67,490 | 1.1% |
| Female Population | 60,568 | -1.0% |
Male Population 52.7%
Female Population 47.3%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 34.5 | 1.5% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 68,419 | -1.5% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 24,824 | 3.0% |
| Not Citizen | 34,815 | 1.4% |
Citizen U.S. Born 53.43%
Citizen not U.S. Born 19.38%
Not Citizen 27.19%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 3,973 | 22.8% |
| Moved from Same County | 15,212 | 3.0% |
| Moved from Same State | 4,816 | -0.6% |
| Moved from Different State | 4,415 | 1.0% |
| Same House as Last Year | 98,369 | -0.7% |
Moved from Abroad 3.13%
Moved from Same County 12%
Moved from Same State 3.8%
Moved from Different State 3.48%
Same House as Last Year 77.59%
What are the employment statistics in Santa Clara?
White-collar workers make up 90.32% of the working population in Santa Clara, while blue-collar employees account for 9.68%. There are also 3,652 entrepreneurs in Santa Clara (4.98% of the workforce); 58,034 workers employed in private companies (79.2%); and 6,440 people working in governmental institutions (8.79%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 66,181 | 1.6% |
| Blue Collar | 7,093 | -3.1% |
White Collar 90.32%
Blue Collar 9.68%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 3,652 | -6.0% |
| Private Companies | 58,034 | 1.2% |
| Governmental Workers | 6,440 | 6.6% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 5,148 | -1.9% |
Self Employees 4.98%
Private Companies 79.2%
Governmental Workers 8.79%
Not for Profit Companies 7.03%
How many households are there in Santa Clara?
There are a total of 47,434 households in Santa Clara, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 64.31% of these Santa Clara households, while non-family units account for the remaining 35.69%. Additionally, 29.63% of households have children and 70.37% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 47,434 | 3.5% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | N/A |
| Family Households | 30,506 | 1.5% |
| Non-Family Households | 16,928 | 7.3% |
Family Households 64.31%
Non-Family Households 35.69%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 14,056 | -1.3% |
| Households without Children | 33,378 | 5.7% |
Households with Children 29.63%
Households without Children 70.37%
What are the median and average incomes in Santa Clara?
The average annual household income in Santa Clara is $206,379, while the median household income sits at $165,352 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $199,221, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $176,568. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $46,458 and $79,067, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $206,379 | 11.7% |
| Median Household Income | $165,352 | 10.1% |
| People below Poverty Level | 16 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 112,790 | -0.2% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Santa Clara?
There are 50,805 housing units in Santa Clara, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1972. Of the 47,434 occupied housing units in Santa Clara, 41.89% are owner-occupied, while 58.11% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 68.56% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $1,460,600. In general, housing costs reach $2,922 per month in Santa Clara.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 50,805 | 3.6% |
| Median Year Built | 1972 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 1,784 | -1.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1,923 | -8.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 10,995 | 5.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 8,986 | 3.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 7,900 | -0.2% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 5,047 | 0.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 2,818 | -8.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 5,889 | 11.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 5,082 | 9.6% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 381 | 568.4% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 47,434 | 3.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 19,872 | 2.2% |
| Renter Occupied | $27,562 | 4.5% |
Owner Occupied 41.89%
Renter Occupied 58.11%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 13,625 | -0.6% |
| Without Mortgage | 6,247 | 8.6% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $1,460,600 | 21.1% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $1,367,900 | 15.6% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $2,922 | 7.4% |
With Mortgage 68.56%
Without Mortgage 31.44%
What is the level of education in Santa Clara?
Approximately 16.44% of the population in Santa Clara holds a high school degree (that's 17,271 residents), while 15.54% have attained a college certificate (16,521 locals) and 29.28% have a bachelor's degree (30,753 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 2,712 | 12.4% |
| Some High School | 17,271 | -5.2% |
| Some College | 16,521 | -0.7% |
| Associate Degree | 6,361 | 8.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 30,753 | 2.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 31,606 | 6.1% |
No High School 2.58%
Some High School 16.44%
Some College 15.54%
Associate Degree 6.06%
Bachelor's Degree 29.28%
Graduate Degree 30.09%
What is the marital status of Santa Clara residents?
A total of 39,913 people in Santa Clara have never been married (which represents 36.79% of the total population), while 58,142 of them are wedded (53.59%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 1,561 (1.44%) and 7,022 (6.47%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 39,913 | 0.8% |
| Married | 58,142 | 1.9% |
| Separated | 1,561 | -10.1% |
| Widowed | 3,417 | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 7,022 | 7,022.0% |
Never Married 36.79%
Married 53.59%
Separated 1.44%
Widowed 3.15%
Divorced 6.47%
What are the most common means of transportation in Santa Clara?
The top three means of transportation people in Santa Clara use to get to work are: car, walking and bicycle. A total of 49,819 residents commute by car, 1,910 prefer going to work by walking and 1,236 by bicycle
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 49,819 | -3.2% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 1,064 | -12.8% |
| Subway or Elevated | 57 | N/A |
| Railroad | 633 | 722.1% |
| Bicycle | 1,236 | 8.7% |
| Motorcycle | 181 | 32.1% |
| TaxiCab | 508 | 66.0% |
| Walk | 1,910 | -5.8% |
What is the median and average household income in Santa Clara by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 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.