Sunnyvale, CA Demographics
What is the population of Sunnyvale?
There are 153,455 residents in Sunnyvale, with a median age of 35. Of this, 52.13% are males and 47.87% are females. US-born citizens make up 49.25% of the resident pool in Sunnyvale, while non-US-born citizens account for 19.95%. Additionally, 30.81% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 121,640 people in Sunnyvale currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 153,455 | -0.7% |
| Male Population | 80,003 | -0.9% |
| Female Population | 73,452 | -0.5% |
Male Population 52.13%
Female Population 47.87%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 35 | -0.3% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 75,569 | -1.0% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 30,614 | -1.5% |
| Not Citizen | 47,272 | 0.2% |
Citizen U.S. Born 49.25%
Citizen not U.S. Born 19.95%
Not Citizen 30.81%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 3,217 | 8.9% |
| Moved from Same County | 17,477 | 3.0% |
| Moved from Same State | 4,607 | 7.2% |
| Moved from Different State | 4,219 | 1.0% |
| Same House as Last Year | 121,640 | -1.9% |
Moved from Abroad 2.13%
Moved from Same County 11.56%
Moved from Same State 3.05%
Moved from Different State 2.79%
Same House as Last Year 80.47%
What are the employment statistics in Sunnyvale?
White-collar workers make up 91.27% of the working population in Sunnyvale, while blue-collar employees account for 8.73%. There are also 10,190 entrepreneurs in Sunnyvale (5.86% of the workforce); 141,242 workers employed in private companies (81.26%); and 11,198 people working in governmental institutions (6.44%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 158,636 | 100.2% |
| Blue Collar | 15,172 | 92.4% |
White Collar 91.27%
Blue Collar 8.73%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 10,190 | 87.3% |
| Private Companies | 141,242 | 98.9% |
| Governmental Workers | 11,198 | 102.0% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 11,178 | 117.7% |
Self Employees 5.86%
Private Companies 81.26%
Governmental Workers 6.44%
Not for Profit Companies 6.43%
How many households are there in Sunnyvale?
There are a total of 58,791 households in Sunnyvale, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 62.83% of these Sunnyvale households, while non-family units account for the remaining 37.17%. Additionally, 30.92% of households have children and 69.08% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 58,791 | 0.2% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -23.4% |
| Family Households | 36,937 | -2.0% |
| Non-Family Households | 21,854 | 4.3% |
Family Households 62.83%
Non-Family Households 37.17%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 18,177 | -1.3% |
| Households without Children | 40,614 | 1.0% |
Households with Children 30.92%
Households without Children 69.08%
What are the median and average incomes in Sunnyvale?
The average annual household income in Sunnyvale is $245,990, while the median household income sits at $181,862 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $219,118, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $192,248. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $138,750 and $91,851, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $245,990 | 6.2% |
| Median Household Income | $181,862 | 4.2% |
| People below Poverty Level | 8,464 | 4.3% |
| People above Poverty Level | 141,694 | -1.3% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Sunnyvale?
There are 61,808 housing units in Sunnyvale, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1975. Of the 58,791 occupied housing units in Sunnyvale, 43.83% are owner-occupied, while 56.17% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 61.84% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $1,896,700. In general, housing costs reach $3,016 per month in Sunnyvale.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 61,808 | 0.5% |
| Median Year Built | 1975 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 913 | -5.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1,506 | -0.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 11,532 | 1.9% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 11,032 | -1.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 11,217 | -5.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 7,254 | -3.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 6,873 | 8.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 4,807 | 3.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 6,176 | 4.7% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 498 | 112.8% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 58,791 | 0.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 25,767 | -1.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 33,024 | 1.2% |
Owner Occupied 43.83%
Renter Occupied 56.17%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 15,935 | -2.3% |
| Without Mortgage | 9,832 | 1.2% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $1,896,700 | 7.0% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $1,631,200 | 11.5% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $3,016 | 3.0% |
With Mortgage 61.84%
Without Mortgage 38.16%
What is the level of education in Sunnyvale?
Approximately 13% of the population in Sunnyvale holds a high school degree (that's 15,920 residents), while 11.97% have attained a college certificate (14,654 locals) and 30.29% have a bachelor's degree (37,084 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 3,718 | -3.4% |
| Some High School | 15,920 | -4.2% |
| Some College | 14,654 | -21.9% |
| Associate Degree | 6,448 | -3.1% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 37,084 | -0.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 44,619 | 1.3% |
No High School 3.04%
Some High School 13%
Some College 11.97%
Associate Degree 5.27%
Bachelor's Degree 30.29%
Graduate Degree 36.44%
What is the marital status of Sunnyvale residents?
A total of 44,466 people in Sunnyvale have never been married (which represents 35.16% of the total population), while 69,842 of them are wedded (55.23%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 1,228 (0.97%) and 7,515 (5.94%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 44,466 | 2.0% |
| Married | 69,842 | -2.0% |
| Separated | 1,228 | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 4,644 | -6.1% |
| Divorced | 7,515 | -6.1% |
Never Married 35.16%
Married 55.23%
Separated 0.97%
Widowed 3.67%
Divorced 5.94%
What are the most common means of transportation in Sunnyvale?
The top three means of transportation people in Sunnyvale use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and bicycle. A total of 54,756 residents commute by car, 2,101 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 1,269 by bicycle
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 54,756 | -4.3% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 2,101 | 9.8% |
| Subway or Elevated | 342 | N/A |
| Railroad | 930 | -12.0% |
| Ferryboat | 8 | 14.3% |
| Bicycle | 1,269 | -3.5% |
| Motorcycle | 200 | 11.1% |
| TaxiCab | 363 | -11.7% |
| Walk | 1,206 | -3.0% |
What is the median and average household income in Sunnyvale by zipcode?
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.