U.S. County · Profile

Santa Clara County

1.9MTotal Population
1,454Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+11.58%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Santa Clara County has a population of 1,877,592 as of 2023. It is located in California.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Santa Clara County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):24.9%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
Asian38.9%730,383
White36.2%679,688
Hispanic or Latino24.9%467,520
Two or More Races11.4%214,045
Some Other Race10.0%187,759
Black or African American2.4%45,062
American Indian/Alaska Native0.7%13,143
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.4%7,510

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Santa Clara County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$153,792
106.2% above national average
Per Capita Income
$73,017
90.5% above national average
Poverty Rate
6.9%
40.0% below national average
Median Age
37.7 years

Income & Poverty

$153,792Median Household Income
$73,017Per Capita Income
6.9%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$153,792$210,349
Families$174,855$235,112
Married-couple Families$174,855$195,838
Nonfamily Households$96,654$104,386

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Santa Clara County, California.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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