Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Los Gatos, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

32,786

Median Agei

44.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

62.1%20,373

Asian

20.6%6,738

Hispanic/Latino

10.6%3,481

Two or More

4.4%1,452

Black

1.2%404

Other

0.6%211

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.4%127

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.5%108

High School Diploma

5.5%1,286

Some College (<1 yr)

3.2%750

Some College (1+ yr)

7.7%1,800

Associate's Degree

6%1,414

Bachelor's Degree

37.2%8,729

Master's Degree

26.6%6,235

Professional Degree

5.1%1,194

Doctorate

6.2%1,459

HS or Higher

97.9%

BA or Higher

75%

Graduate+

37.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$2,000,001

Median Renti

$3,247

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

64.9%8,250

Renter-Occupied

35.1%4,464

Total Units

13,728

Homeownership

64.9%

Vacancy Rate

7.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.4%112

$50K–$100K

0.4%29

$100K–$150K

0.1%7

$150K–$200K

0.6%53

$200K–$300K

0.9%76

$300K–$500K

0.4%34

$500K–$1M

5%416

$1M+

91.2%7,523

Rent Distribution

Under $500

109

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

171

$2,000+

3,887

Year Built

2020 or later

1.9%266

2010–2019

4.2%583

2000–2009

7%961

1990–1999

7.1%968

1980–1989

9.1%1,246

1970–1979

26%3,563

1960–1969

22.4%3,081

1950–1959

10.8%1,484

1940–1949

3.5%477

1939 or earlier

8%1,099

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

72%9,157

Electricity

24.5%3,117

Bottled/LP Gas

2.5%320

Solar

0.4%50

No Fuel

0.3%40

Wood

0.1%17

Other

0.1%13

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$217,554

Mean Household Incomei

$330,564

Per Capita Incomei

$130,293

Poverty Ratei

4.1%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

16,031

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.5%440

$10K–$15K

0.6%75

$15K–$20K

1.4%177

$20K–$25K

0.7%87

$25K–$30K

1.3%171

$30K–$35K

1.4%183

$35K–$40K

0.8%97

$40K–$45K

1%125

$45K–$50K

0.8%98

$50K–$60K

2.3%289

$60K–$75K

2.9%363

$75K–$100K

8.2%1,042

$100K–$125K

5.1%649

$125K–$150K

5.3%673

$150K–$200K

12.2%1,548

$200K+

52.7%6,697

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

169

Residentsi

238

Avg. Tenant Renti

$503/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers51 homes92% occupied$729/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8108 homes98% occupied$396/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $217,554/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $65K/yr

90.3%

Very low income$65K–$109K/yr

8.4%

Low income$109K–$174K/yr

1.3%

Who Receives This Housing

73.1% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

47.5% of subsidized households are minority

13.5% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

81.6% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

9,31128.4%

By Region

Top Countries

India

1,313

China

1,220

United Kingdom

304

Mexico

242

Canada

171

Germany

128

Philippines

113

Korea

102

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

14,964

Avg. Commutei

27.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

15,234

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

901(3.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

98.4%Insured

1.6%Uninsured