Santa Clara, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Santa Clara, California is 129,239 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 46th-largest city in California. The median household income is $173,670, the median home value is $1,527,900, and the median age is 34.5.
The population has grown 14.0% since 2010 (116,761 → 133,132).
129,239
Population
7071
People / sq mi
$173,670
Median Income
$1,527,900
Median Home Value
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Santa Clara covers 18.3 sq mi of land at 7071 people per square mile.
About Santa Clara, CA
Housing cost is the defining feature of Santa Clara: the median home is valued at $1,527,900. With 129,239 residents, Santa Clara is a city in California. It ranks #46 among cities in California by population.
Income is a real outlier — the median household pulls in $173,670, putting Santa Clara near the top of US cities. Poverty is relatively low for US cities at 4.4%, below the national 12.4%. Home prices are steep, with the typical property valued at $1,527,900, with typical rent around $2,985.
Santa Clara is among the best-educated US cities: 65.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, above the national 35.0%. Working from home is common here: 23.7% of workers do so, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 23 minutes each way.
High housing values reframe the income picture in Santa Clara — even solid earnings stretch less against home prices and rents at this level.
Santa Clara city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Santa Clara city had a population of 116,761 in 2010 and 133,132 in 2024, a 14.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 133,132 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.95%.
133,132
Population (2024)
116,761
Population (2010)
133,132
Peak (2024)
0.95%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 116,761 |
| 2011 | 117,836 |
| 2012 | 119,337 |
| 2013 | 120,486 |
| 2014 | 121,967 |
| 2015 | 126,024 |
| 2016 | 126,429 |
| 2017 | 126,709 |
| 2018 | 129,085 |
| 2019 | 130,365 |
| 2020 | 128,606 |
| 2021 | 128,498 |
| 2022 | 129,632 |
| 2023 | 131,488 |
| 2024 | 133,132 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 31.9% |
| Black or African American | 2.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$173,670
Median Household Income
$84,533
Per Capita Income
4.4%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$1,527,900
Median Home Value
$2,985
Median Rent
41.2%
Owner-Occupied
Education
94.0%
High School+
65.3%
Bachelor's+
Commute
2.5%
Drive Alone
61.0%
Public Transit
23.7%
Work From Home
23.1 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
13.3%
Foreign Born
43.8%
Non-English at Home
2.4%
Veterans
7.5%
With Disability
96.9%
Health Insurance
98.1%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 25.4% |
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 17.7% |
| Manufacturing | 17.3% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 9.2% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 6.3% |
| Information | 4.0% |
| Construction | 3.7% |
| Retail Trade | 2.9% |
| Public Administration | 2.6% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 2.4% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Santa Clara, California has a population of 129,239 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 46th-largest city in California.
The median household income in Santa Clara, California is $173,670, with 4.4% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Santa Clara, California is $1,527,900, with median monthly rent at $2,985 and a homeownership rate of 41.2%.
The median age in Santa Clara, California is 34.5 years. The population is 52.1% male and 47.9% female.
The population has grown 14.0% since 2010 (116,761 → 133,132).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.