San Jose is a city located in Santa Clara County California. San Jose has a 2024 population of 956,433. It is also the county seat of Santa Clara County. San Jose is currently declining at a rate of -1.36% annually and its population has decreased by -5.24% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,009,319 in 2020.
The average household income in San Jose is $179,853 with a poverty rate of 7.94%. The median age in San Jose is 37.8 years: 36.9 years for males, and 38.8 years for females.
San Jose is the third-largest city in the state of California and the 10th largest in the United States. It is also the largest city in Northern California, located in the greater Bay Area. The population of San Jose just passed the 1 million mark in 2014.
The largest Hispanic group was Mexicans, accounting for 28.2% of the city's population, followed by Salvadorans (0.7%), and Puerto Ricans (0.5%).
Around 44% of the population has a religious affiliation, with the largest proportion being the Roman Catholic Church (26%). About 3.8% of the population practice an Eastern religion, which is seven times the national average. About 1% of the population adheres to Islam.
San Jose is the largest city in Santa Clara County, which was recently named as the fastest growing county in California, with much of its growth attributed to young tech workers who are attracted to the region. In 2012, the county's population grew 1.6%, and another 1.7% in 2013.
San Jose hit the one million resident mark at the beginning of 2014, which is an important milestone as the city has long struggled with its identity and outsiders had pegged it as a run-of-the-mill giant suburb. San Jose had already brushed the million mark before in 2009 before its population declined, but it is expected to stick this time. San Jose's current population is far behind San Diego (1.3 million) and Los Angeles (3.9 million), but it is closing in on Dallas, with its population of 1.2 million people.
Groups of Ohlone Native Americans first inhabited the San Jose area. The first European settlement began with Franciscan missions established in 1769. San Jose was founded as Pueblo de San Jose de Guadalupe (for Saint Joseph) in 1777 as a farming community.
In 1821, San Jose came under Mexican rule and then became part of the United States. It became the second city to incorporate in California in 1850, and it was California's first state capital.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of San Jose was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 381,796 | 38.13% |
| White | 320,311 | 31.99% |
| Other race | 132,471 | 13.23% |
| Two or more races | 124,101 | 12.4% |
| Black or African American | 29,374 | 2.93% |
| Native American | 8,427 | 0.84% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 4,696 | 0.47% |
Asian
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 324,842 | 3.03 | 55.8 | 44.2 |
| Married | 175,166 | 3.6 | 67.9 | 32.1 |
| Non Family | 91,553 | 1.48 | 40.2 | 59.8 |
| Female | 38,172 | 3.8 | 42.5 | 57.5 |
| Male | 19,951 | 3.7 | 46.4 | 53.6 |
3.51
Average Family Size
3.03
Average Household Size
55.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 40,469 | 5.81% |
| Associates Degree | 51,684 | 7.42% |
| Bachelors Degree | 183,113 | 26.29% |
| Graduate Degree | 137,476 | 19.74% |
| High School Graduate | 113,075 | 16.23% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 60,406 | 8.67% |
| Some College | 110,375 | 15.84% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 279,308 | 245,870 | 163,793 |
| White | 189,297 | 181,143 | 106,610 |
| Hispanic | 185,519 | 129,307 | 32,169 |
| Other Race | 82,042 | 52,422 | 9,929 |
| 2+ Races | 68,575 | 53,893 | 19,293 |
| Black | 20,659 | 18,763 | 7,782 |
| Native American | 5,525 | 4,172 | 1,149 |
| Islander | 2,584 | 2,376 | 469 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 95.69%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 58.64%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $95,199 | $115,003 | $77,593 |
| Graduate Degree | $142,843 | $171,526 | $109,308 |
| High School Graduate | $42,229 | $46,527 | $34,631 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,725 | $40,994 | $27,940 |
| Overall | $68,985 | $81,535 | $56,118 |
| Some College | $54,378 | $66,325 | $46,062 |
$68,985
Average Earnings
$81,535
Average Male
$56,118
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
41.91% of San Jose residents speak only English, while 58.09% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 26.89% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 304,770 | 28,531 | 9.36% |
| Asian | 379,590 | 27,700 | 7.3% |
| White | 236,405 | 14,888 | 6.3% |
| Other | 130,629 | 14,194 | 10.87% |
| Multiple | 122,972 | 10,389 | 8.45% |
| Black | 28,750 | 3,835 | 13.34% |
| Native | 8,259 | 997 | 12.07% |
| Islander | 4,545 | 295 | 6.49% |
7.94%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.17%
Male Poverty Rate
8.74%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in San Jose is Black, with 13.34% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in San Jose is White, with 6.3% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.22%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.8%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.63%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.2% |
| High School | 10.68% |
| Some College | 7.77% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.33% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 20.36% |
| Female Unemployed | 14.72% |
| Female Employed | 4.28% |
| Male Employed | 2.99% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $152,266 | $197,980 |
| Households | $136,010 | $179,853 |
| Married Families | $181,362 | $226,084 |
| Non Families | $84,983 | $119,998 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.5%
Male Marriage Rate
48.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
22,096
Number of Veterans
20,245
Male Veterans
1,851
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 8,085 |
| Second Gulf War | 4,158 |
| First Gulf War | 3,520 |
| Korea | 1,531 |
| World War II | 510 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 6,815 |
| 65 to 74 | 5,456 |
| 35 to 54 | 4,064 |
| 55 to 64 | 3,477 |
| 18 to 34 | 2,284 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,802 | 4.86% |
| Asian | 4,268 | 1.37% |
| Hispanic | 4,221 | 1.9% |
| 2+ Races | 1,917 | 2.31% |
| Other Race | 1,432 | 1.46% |
| Black | 1,201 | 5.02% |
| Native American | 269 | 4.02% |
| Islander | 207 | 6.93% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.78%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.45%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.9%
Labor Force Participation
64.6%
Employment Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
46.62%
Born in San Jose
58.99%
Native Born
41.01%
Foreign Born
17.81%
Non Citizen
23.19%
Naturalized
58.99% of San Jose residents were born in the United States, with 46.62% having been born in California. 17.81% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 890,326 | -13,222 | -1.46% |
| 2028 | 903,548 | -13,221 | -1.44% |
| 2027 | 916,769 | -13,221 | -1.42% |
| 2026 | 929,990 | -13,222 | -1.4% |
| 2025 | 943,212 | -13,221 | -1.38% |
| 2024 | 956,433 | -13,222 | -1.36% |
| 2023 | 969,655 | -2,427 | -0.25% |
| 2022 | 972,082 | -9,132 | -0.93% |
| 2021 | 981,214 | -28,105 | -2.78% |
| 2020 | 1,009,319 | -17,209 | -1.68% |
| 2019 | 1,026,528 | -8,349 | -0.81% |
| 2018 | 1,034,877 | -2,205 | -0.21% |
| 2017 | 1,037,082 | 2,231 | 0.22% |
| 2016 | 1,034,851 | 6,720 | 0.65% |
| 2015 | 1,028,131 | 13,222 | 1.3% |
| 2014 | 1,014,909 | 15,310 | 1.53% |
| 2013 | 999,599 | 16,067 | 1.63% |
| 2012 | 983,532 | 14,607 | 1.51% |
| 2011 | 968,925 | 14,373 | 1.51% |
| 2010 | 954,552 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 894,943 | 112,695 | 14.41% |
| 1990 | 782,248 | 152,717 | 24.26% |
| 1980 | 629,531 | 169,618 | 36.88% |
| 1970 | 459,913 | 255,717 | 125.23% |
| 1960 | 204,196 | 108,916 | 114.31% |
| 1950 | 95,280 | 26,823 | 39.18% |
| 1940 | 68,457 | 10,806 | 18.74% |
| 1930 | 57,651 | 18,009 | 45.43% |
| 1920 | 39,642 | 10,696 | 36.95% |
| 1910 | 28,946 | 7,446 | 34.63% |
| 1900 | 21,500 | 3,440 | 19.05% |
| 1890 | 18,060 | 5,493 | 43.71% |
| 1880 | 12,567 | 3,478 | 38.27% |
| 1870 | 9,089 | -881,237 | -98.98% |