Santa Clara County's estimated 2026 population is 1,920,872 with a growth rate of 0.34% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Santa Clara County is the 6th largest county in California. The 2010 population was 1,786,001 and has seen a growth of 7.55% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 38.1 years
Female: 39.2 years
Male: 37.1 years
There are 1,511,971 adults, (282,010 of whom are seniors) in Santa Clara County.
Female: 932,654 (49%)
Male: 969,393 (51%)
The racial composition of Santa Clara County includes 40.5% Asian, 29.87% White, 10.98% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 770,311 | 40.5% |
| White | 568,135 | 29.87% |
| Two or more races | 286,941 | 15.09% |
| Other race | 208,773 | 10.98% |
| Black or African American | 43,917 | 2.31% |
| Native American | 16,500 | 0.87% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 7,470 | 0.39% |
Santa Clara County's average per capita income is $90,197. Household income levels show a median of $164,281. The poverty rate stands at 7.11%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $220,570 | $288,167 |
| Families | $187,890 | $254,457 |
| Households | $164,281 | $227,007 |
| Non Families | $103,902 | $151,487 |
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