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

Santa Clara covers 18.3 sq mi of land at 7071 people per square mile.

About Santa Clara, CA

Santa Clara is a city in California with a population of 129,239. It ranks #46 among cities in California by population. The median age is 34.5, younger than the national median. The population is 52.1% male and 47.9% female.

The median household income in Santa Clara is $173,670, above the US median of $74,580. 4.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $1,527,900, with monthly rent averaging $2,985. The homeownership rate of 41.2% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Santa Clara reflects 65.3% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 23.7% of workers primarily work from home, noticeably above the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 23.1 minutes each way.

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	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	116,761	-	-	estimate
2011	117,836	+1,075	+0.92%	estimate
2012	119,337	+1,501	+1.27%	estimate
2013	120,486	+1,149	+0.96%	estimate
2014	121,967	+1,481	+1.23%	estimate
2015	126,024	+4,057	+3.33%	estimate
2016	126,429	+405	+0.32%	estimate
2017	126,709	+280	+0.22%	estimate
2018	129,085	+2,376	+1.88%	estimate
2019	130,365	+1,280	+0.99%	estimate
2020	128,606	-1,759	-1.35%	estimate
2021	128,498	-108	-0.08%	estimate
2022	129,632	+1,134	+0.88%	estimate
2023	131,488	+1,856	+1.43%	estimate
2024	133,132	+1,644	+1.25%	estimate

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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Largest counties in California

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Part of California

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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).