Santa Clara County, California
County
Overview
- County Name
- Santa Clara County
- State
- California
- FIPS Code
- 06085
- State FIPS
- 06
- County FIPS
- 085
Geography
- Land Area
- 1291.08 sq mi
- Water Area
- 12.97 sq mi
- Total Area
- 1304.06 sq mi
- Latitude
- 37.221614
- Longitude
- -121.689540
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 1,524,431
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 1,164,887
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 1,152,705 | 75.6% |
| Hispanic | 371,725 | 24.4% |
| White | 493,093 | 32.3% |
| Black | 39,226 | 2.6% |
| Asian | 546,545 | 35.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2,946 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 6,359 | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 10,906 | 0.7% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 915,692 | 78.6% |
| Hispanic | 249,195 | 21.4% |
| White | 420,743 | 36.1% |
| Black | 38,495 | 3.3% |
| Asian | 438,744 | 37.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 6,726 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 4,156 | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 7,280 | 0.6% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 1,902,047
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $168,633
- Poverty Rate
- 7.0%
- Population Below Poverty
- 132,836
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 568,135 | 29.9% |
| Black | 43,917 | 2.3% |
| Asian | 770,311 | 40.5% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 1,001,424
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 513,022 | 51.2% |
| Republican | 163,815 | 16.4% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 279,639 | 27.9% |
| Other | 1,329 | 0.1% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 477,518 | 47.7% |
| Female | 492,011 | 49.1% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 347,279 | 34.7% |
| Hispanic | 206,406 | 20.6% |
| Black | 6,801 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 290,774 | 29.0% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 558,685
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 55.8%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 237,089 | 68.3% |
| Hispanic | 90,989 | 44.1% |
| Black | 3,084 | 45.3% |
| Asian | 147,316 | 50.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 266,169 | 55.7% |
| Female | 279,407 | 56.8% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 158,379 (11.8%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 761,157 (56.1%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 698,837
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $1,408,398
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $2,920
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 60.1%
- Public Transit
- 2.2%
- Work From Home
- 23.7%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 36.2%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.