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
99th
Median Household Income $164,281 +118.6% #2 / 3,222
100th
Median Age 38.1 years -2.1% #2,555 / 3,222
21th
Median Home Value $1.5M +428.8% #5 / 3,222
100th
Median Gross Rent $2,857 +145.7% #2 / 3,222
100th
Poverty Rate 7.1% -43.6% #230 / 3,222
93th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

58.5%
Native Born
41.5%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$164,281 +118.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2 of 3,222
100th percentile
Per Capita Income
$80,312 +94.6% vs nat'l
Rank #11 of 3,222
100th percentile
Poverty Rate
7.1% −43.6% vs nat'l
Rank #230 of 3,222
93th percentile
Unemployment Rate
4.9% −8.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,918 of 3,222
40th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
56.5% +67.6% vs nat'l
Rank #45 of 3,222
99th percentile
Mean Commute Time
29.1 min +5.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,032 of 3,222
68th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$1.5M +428.8% vs nat'l
Rank #5 of 3,222
100th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$2,857 +145.7% vs nat'l
Rank #2 of 3,222
100th percentile
Homeownership Rate
55.1% −14.5% vs nat'l
Rank #3,108 of 3,222
4th percentile
55.1% Homeownership

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Health

96.1% of residents in Santa Clara County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.8% above the national rate.

96.1% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
96.1% +4.8% vs nat'l
Rank #258 of 3,222
92th percentile

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.