Santa Clara, CA

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2024 Population

130,256

US Senator

Alex Padilla

Democratic Party

US Senator

Adam Schiff

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

34.6

0.29% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

8.4%

7.24% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$178,958

3.04% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$1.58M

3.58% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

75,657

1.81% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Santa Clara, CA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

71.2% of the residents in Santa Clara, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Santa Clara, CA are Santa Clara University (2,655 degrees awarded in 2024), Mission College (1,982 degrees), and Institute for Business and Technology (474 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Santa Clara, CA was $1.58M, and the homeownership rate was 40.8%.

Most people in Santa Clara, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Santa Clara, CA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Santa Clara, CA is home to a population of 130k people, from which 71.2% are citizens. As of 2024, 46.6% of Santa Clara, CA residents were born outside of the country (60.7k people).

In 2024, there were 1.84 times more Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents (65.4k people) in Santa Clara, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 35.6k White (Non-Hispanic) and 9.82k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

71.2%

2024 Citizenship

72%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 71.2% of Santa Clara, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Santa Clara, CA was 72%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Santa Clara, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Santa Clara, CA

Asian (Non-Hispanic)
65.4k ± 2.11k
White (Non-Hispanic)
35.6k ± 1.78k
Other (Hispanic)
9.82k ± 1.56k

15.7%

Hispanic Population

20.4k people

15.7% of the people in Santa Clara, CA are hispanic (20.4k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Santa Clara, CA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for California.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,877,888 ± 45,899 people
Philippines
827,719 ± 22,100 people
China
695,724 ± 20,296 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of California was Mexico, the natal country of 3,877,888 California residents, followed by Philippines with 827,719 and China with 695,724.

Foreign-Born Population

46.6%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

60.7k people

45.5%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

58.8k people

As of 2024, 46.6% of Santa Clara, CA residents (60.7k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Santa Clara, CA was 45.5%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Santa Clara, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
595 ± 152
Gulf War (2001-)
379 ± 148
Korea
319 ± 174

Santa Clara, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.57 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Santa Clara, CA.

Health

97.1% of the population of Santa Clara, CA has health coverage, with 69.3% on employee plans, 9.17% on Medicaid, 7.47% on Medicare, 10.8% on non-group plans, and 0.253% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in California see 1,233 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,233 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1076 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 213 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.8% were men and 48.2% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 18.3% under 18 years, 32.7% between 18 and 34 years, 37.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.8% were men and 48.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

2.91%

Uninsured

69.3%

Employer Coverage

9.17%

Medicaid

7.47%

Medicare

10.8%

Non-Group

0.253%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Santa Clara, CA declined by 6.16% from 3.11% to 2.91%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Santa Clara, CA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Santa Clara, CA employs 75.7k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Santa Clara, CA were Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (18,161 people), Manufacturing (12,801 people), and Information (7,310 people), and the highest paying industries were Management of Companies & Enterprises ($241,979), Information ($217,344), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($161,828).

Employment

Occupations

75.7k

2024 Value

± 2,268

1.81%

1 Year growth

± 4.23%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Santa Clara, CA grew at a rate of 1.81%, from 74.3k employees to 75.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Santa Clara, CA, are Computer & Mathematical Occupations (18,055 people), Management Occupations (9,856 people), and Architecture & Engineering Occupations (7,070 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Santa Clara, CA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in California (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

75.7k

2024 Value

± 2,268

1.81%

1 Year growth

± 4.23%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Santa Clara, CA grew at a rate of 1.81%, from 74.3k employees to 75.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Santa Clara, CA, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (18,161 people), Manufacturing (12,801 people), and Information (7,310 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Santa Clara, CA, though some of these residents may live in Santa Clara, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$126,532

Median earning men ± $8,263

$84,918

Median earning women ± $4,760

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($239,114), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($170,053), and Manufacturing ($157,463).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Information ($181,138), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($134,516), and Manufacturing ($116,141).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

Y-Axis

2.57%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 17.9M people employed in California. This represents a 2.57% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in California.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Kamala Harris with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.25%).

Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff are the senators currently representing the state of California. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

California is currently represented by 51 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Santa Clara, CA. Showing the available data for California.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (58.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (38.3%)
Republican Party
Robert Kennedy (1.25%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Kamala Harris with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.25%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in California for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from California

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

Alex Padilla

Senator from California

Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Kamala Harris, who had become Vice President of the United States.

Adam Schiff

Senator from California

Assumed office on December 8, 2024
Elected to the seat to succeed Laphonza Butler, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Dianne Feinstein.

Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff are the senators currently representing California.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in California over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2024, universities in Santa Clara, CA awarded 5,111 degrees. The student population of Santa Clara, CA in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 8,475 male students and 8,927 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Santa Clara, CA are Asian (1,445 and 32.2%), Hispanic or Latino (1,353 and 30.1%), White (1,084 and 24.1%), and Two or More Races (296 and 6.59%).

The largest universities in Santa Clara, CA by number of degrees awarded are Santa Clara University (2,655 and 51.9%), Mission College (1,982 and 38.8%), and Institute for Business and Technology (474 and 9.27%).

The most popular majors in Santa Clara, CA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (557 and 10.9%), General Computer Engineering (366 and 7.16%), and General Business Administration & Management (304 and 5.95%).

The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $60,639.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in Santa Clara, CA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 48%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 17.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 17,402 (48.7% men and 51.3% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2024 there were 17,402 students enrolled in Santa Clara, CA, 48.7% men and 51.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 4,821 records, of which 54.6% were women and 45.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Finance
173 degrees awarded
Speech Communication & Rhetoric
120 degrees awarded
General Psychology
112 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Santa Clara, CA was General Finance with 173 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Santa Clara, CA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Santa Clara University
2,655 degrees awarded
Mission College
1,982 degrees awarded
Institute for Business and Technology
474 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Santa Clara University with 2,655 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 2,586 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Santa Clara, CA, which is 1.02 times more than the 2,525 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Asian students. These 1,445 degrees mean that there were 1.07 times more degrees awarded to Asian students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 1,353 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($60,639) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($654) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($939) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Santa Clara, CA was $1.58M in 2024, which is 4.76 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $1.53M to $1.58M, a 3.58% increase. The homeownership rate in Santa Clara, CA is 40.8%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Santa Clara, CA have an average commute time of 22.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Santa Clara, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$1.58M

Median Property Value 2024

±$31,968

$20,456

Median Property Taxes

±$948

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Santa Clara, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Santa Clara, CA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

40.8%

Homeownership

2024

69.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 40.8% of the housing units in Santa Clara, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 41.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Santa Clara, CA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$178,958

Median Household Income

± $8,034

50.1k

Number of Households

± 1,669

In 2024, the median household income of the 50.1k households in Santa Clara, CA grew to $178,958 from the previous year's value of $173,670.

The following chart displays the households in Santa Clara, CA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Santa Clara, CA is from California.

0.493

2024 Wage GINI in California

0.495

2023 Wage GINI in California

In 2024, the income inequality in California was 0.493 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.424% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for California was higher than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in California in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in California across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (58.2%)
Worked At Home (25.7%)
Carpooled (7.33%)

In 2024, 58.2% of workers in Santa Clara, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (25.7%) and those who carpooled to work (7.33%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

22.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Santa Clara, CA have a shorter commute time (22.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.29% of the workforce in Santa Clara, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Santa Clara, CA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Santa Clara, CA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Santa Clara, CA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

8.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Santa Clara, CA (10.6k out of 127k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Santa Clara, CA is Asian, followed by White and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.