Santa Clara County, California
CA · FIPS 06085 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,902,047 | — | #18 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $164,281 | +118.6% | #2 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 38.1 years | -2.1% | #2,555 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $1.5M | +428.8% | #5 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,857 | +145.7% | #2 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.1% | -43.6% | #230 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Santa Clara County has a population of 1,902,047, making it the #18 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.1 years, which is 2.1% below the national median.
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The median household income in Santa Clara County is $164,281, ranking #2 out of 3,222 counties — 118.6% above the national median. The poverty rate is 7.1% and unemployment stands at 4.9%.
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The median home value in Santa Clara County is $1.5M (+428.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $2,857/mo and the homeownership rate is 55.1%.
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96.1% of residents in Santa Clara County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.8% above the national rate.
About Santa Clara County, California
Santa Clara County, California has a total population of 1,902,047, making it the 18th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Santa Clara County is 38.1 years, which is 2.1% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Santa Clara County is $164,281, which ranks #2 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 118.6% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 7.1%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9%.
The median home value in Santa Clara County is $1.5M, 428.8% above the national median. Renters in Santa Clara County pay a median gross rent of $2,857 per month. The homeownership rate is 55.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Santa Clara County, 56.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 67.6% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 29.1 min.
Santa Clara County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Asian (non-Hispanic) at 40.3% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (27.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (25.0%).
All data for Santa Clara County, California comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.