Santa Clara County's estimated 2026 population is 1,984,701 with a growth rate of 1.49% 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 11.13% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Santa Clara County includes 39.49% Asian, 33.2% White, 10.56% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Asian (39.49%)
White (33.2%)
Two or more races (13.2%)
Other race (10.56%)
Black or African American (2.38%)
Native American (0.77%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.39%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 751,693 | 39.49% |
| White | 631,965 | 33.2% |
| Two or more races | 251,284 | 13.2% |
| Other race | 200,945 | 10.56% |
| Black or African American | 45,325 | 2.38% |
| Native American | 14,579 | 0.77% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 7,506 | 0.39% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Santa Clara County's average per capita income is $86,715. Household income levels show a median of $159,674. The poverty rate stands at 6.86%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $213,317 | $278,532 |
| Families | $182,053 | $245,820 |
| Households | $159,674 | $219,664 |
| Non Families | $102,293 | $146,810 |
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