San Jose, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of San Jose, California is 990,054 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 10th-largest city in the United States and the 3rd-largest in California. The median household income is $141,565, the median home value is $1,187,800, and the median age is 38.1.
The population has grown 4.4% since 2010 (954,940 → 997,368).
990,054
Population
5564
People / sq mi
$141,565
Median Income
$1,187,800
Median Home Value
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San Jose covers 177.9 sq mi of land at 5564 people per square mile.
About San Jose, CA
In San Jose, home values do the distinguishing — a median of $1,187,800. With 990,054 residents, San Jose is a city in California. It is the #3-largest of all cities in California nationally.
Income is a real outlier — the median household pulls in $141,565, putting San Jose near the top of US cities. Poverty runs at 4.9%, below the national 12.4%. Home prices are steep, with the typical property valued at $1,187,800, with typical rent around $2,617.
Educational attainment is on the higher side for US cities — 46.5% of adults hold a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. A solid 18.5% of workers are based at home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 28 minutes each way.
High housing values reframe the income picture in San Jose — even solid earnings stretch less against home prices and rents at this level.
San Jose city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of San Jose city had a population of 954,940 in 2010 and 997,368 in 2024, a 4.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 1,032,335 in 2017. Average annual growth rate: 0.32%.
997,368
Population (2024)
954,940
Population (2010)
1,032,335
Peak (2017)
0.32%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 954,940 |
| 2011 | 970,369 |
| 2012 | 983,530 |
| 2013 | 1,001,279 |
| 2014 | 1,014,273 |
| 2015 | 1,025,980 |
| 2016 | 1,030,242 |
| 2017 | 1,032,335 |
| 2018 | 1,028,020 |
| 2019 | 1,021,795 |
| 2020 | 1,009,686 |
| 2021 | 981,446 |
| 2022 | 978,451 |
| 2023 | 983,734 |
| 2024 | 997,368 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 29.0% |
| Black or African American | 2.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$141,565
Median Household Income
$63,253
Per Capita Income
4.9%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$1,187,800
Median Home Value
$2,617
Median Rent
55.9%
Owner-Occupied
Education
85.5%
High School+
46.5%
Bachelor's+
Commute
2.8%
Drive Alone
64.6%
Public Transit
18.5%
Work From Home
28.1 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
10.4%
Foreign Born
41.4%
Non-English at Home
2.7%
Veterans
9.6%
With Disability
95.1%
Health Insurance
97.4%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 20.3% |
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 18.8% |
| Manufacturing | 16.8% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 8.3% |
| Construction | 5.9% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 4.3% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.2% |
| Information | 4.2% |
| Retail Trade | 3.6% |
| Public Administration | 2.8% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
San Jose, California has a population of 990,054 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 10th-largest city in the United States and the 3rd-largest in California.
The median household income in San Jose, California is $141,565, with 4.9% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in San Jose, California is $1,187,800, with median monthly rent at $2,617 and a homeownership rate of 55.9%.
The median age in San Jose, California is 38.1 years. The population is 50.9% male and 49.1% female.
The population has grown 4.4% since 2010 (954,940 → 997,368).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.