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.

Mountain View, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

83,732

Median Agei

35.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

37.4%31,304

Asian

36.3%30,382

Hispanic/Latino

17.5%14,673

Two or More

6%5,018

Black

2.4%1,989

Other

0.4%321

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%45

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.8%465

High School Diploma

7%4,302

Some College (<1 yr)

3.1%1,913

Some College (1+ yr)

5.4%3,353

Associate's Degree

3.8%2,347

Bachelor's Degree

29.9%18,466

Master's Degree

29.6%18,289

Professional Degree

5.4%3,329

Doctorate

10.1%6,226

HS or Higher

95%

BA or Higher

75%

Graduate+

45.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$1,927,000

Median Renti

$3,062

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

38.6%13,815

Renter-Occupied

61.4%21,952

Total Units

39,458

Homeownership

38.6%

Vacancy Rate

9.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.8%250

$50K–$100K

1.2%169

$100K–$150K

1.1%153

$150K–$200K

0.6%82

$200K–$300K

1.3%182

$300K–$500K

3%416

$500K–$1M

9.3%1,282

$1M+

81.7%11,281

Rent Distribution

Under $500

349

$500–$750

191

$750–$1,000

249

$1,000–$1,250

449

$1,250–$1,500

475

$1,500–$2,000

1,364

$2,000+

18,478

Year Built

2020 or later

4.1%1,610

2010–2019

12.5%4,944

2000–2009

5.4%2,141

1990–1999

7.7%3,023

1980–1989

10.2%4,023

1970–1979

19.2%7,558

1960–1969

18.7%7,391

1950–1959

16%6,327

1940–1949

2.8%1,117

1939 or earlier

3.4%1,324

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

56.7%20,287

Electricity

39.9%14,255

No Fuel

1.4%516

Bottled/LP Gas

1%352

Solar

0.6%212

Other

0.2%75

Fuel Oil

0.1%37

Wood

0.1%33

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$189,917

Mean Household Incomei

$259,889

Per Capita Incomei

$112,591

Poverty Ratei

Unemploymenti

3.7%

Labor Forcei

50,881

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.3%812

$10K–$15K

1.6%570

$15K–$20K

1%342

$20K–$25K

1.2%436

$25K–$30K

1.6%573

$30K–$35K

1.2%425

$35K–$40K

2.3%810

$40K–$45K

1.1%393

$45K–$50K

2.2%794

$50K–$60K

2.6%921

$60K–$75K

4.3%1,527

$75K–$100K

7.6%2,704

$100K–$125K

5.7%2,041

$125K–$150K

5.6%1,996

$150K–$200K

12.3%4,384

$200K+

47.6%17,039

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

830

Residentsi

1,233

Avg. Tenant Renti

$477/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers201 homes92% occupied$490/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8300 homes96% occupied$468/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $189,917/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $57K/yr

92.2%

Very low income$57K–$95K/yr

6.4%

Low income$95K–$152K/yr

1.4%

Who Receives This Housing

61.6% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

66.6% of subsidized households are minority

11.4% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

65.5% 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

35,95142.9%

By Region

Top Countries

China

6,815

India

5,684

Mexico

3,456

Korea

1,182

Philippines

1,086

Canada

786

United Kingdom

646

Guatemala

437

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

48,164

Avg. Commutei

23.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

48,914

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,440(2.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.6%Insured

2.4%Uninsured

Mountain View, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026