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.

San Jose, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

990,138

Median Agei

38.2

Race & Ethnicityi

Asian

39.2%388,267

Hispanic/Latino

30.8%304,988

White

22.3%220,650

Two or More

3.8%37,274

Black

2.7%27,099

Other

0.5%5,082

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.5%4,530

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%2,248

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.8%12,768

High School Diploma

14.2%99,255

Some College (<1 yr)

4.5%31,439

Some College (1+ yr)

10.4%72,744

Associate's Degree

7.1%49,848

Bachelor's Degree

26.4%184,204

Master's Degree

15.7%109,656

Professional Degree

2.1%14,994

Doctorate

3%21,075

HS or Higher

85.4%

BA or Higher

47.3%

Graduate+

20.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$1,233,200

Median Renti

$2,669

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

55.8%183,331

Renter-Occupied

44.2%145,219

Total Units

345,066

Homeownership

55.8%

Vacancy Rate

4.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.4%2,514

$50K–$100K

0.8%1,461

$100K–$150K

1.1%2,074

$150K–$200K

1%1,911

$200K–$300K

2%3,590

$300K–$500K

3.2%5,862

$500K–$1M

21.1%38,597

$1M+

69.4%127,322

Rent Distribution

Under $500

5,091

$500–$750

3,141

$750–$1,000

3,397

$1,000–$1,250

3,467

$1,250–$1,500

4,575

$1,500–$2,000

16,671

$2,000+

104,749

Year Built

2020 or later

1%3,551

2010–2019

7.8%27,029

2000–2009

9.7%33,624

1990–1999

9.2%31,769

1980–1989

11.8%40,575

1970–1979

23.3%80,473

1960–1969

18.5%63,835

1950–1959

10.9%37,545

1940–1949

2.6%8,838

1939 or earlier

5.2%17,827

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

58%190,580

Electricity

36.6%120,177

No Fuel

2.4%7,841

Bottled/LP Gas

1.6%5,301

Solar

1.1%3,597

Other

0.1%435

Wood

0.1%338

Fuel Oil

0.1%281

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$146,427

Mean Household Incomei

$194,463

Per Capita Incomei

$65,945

Poverty Ratei

Unemploymenti

5.1%

Labor Forcei

550,637

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3%9,802

$10K–$15K

2.2%7,216

$15K–$20K

1.6%5,182

$20K–$25K

1.9%6,320

$25K–$30K

1.8%6,021

$30K–$35K

1.7%5,566

$35K–$40K

1.6%5,292

$40K–$45K

1.8%5,827

$45K–$50K

1.7%5,605

$50K–$60K

3.8%12,433

$60K–$75K

5%16,407

$75K–$100K

9.3%30,419

$100K–$125K

8.6%28,347

$125K–$150K

7%23,027

$150K–$200K

13%42,844

$200K+

36%118,242

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

16,917

Residentsi

34,141

Avg. Tenant Renti

$660/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers13,835 homes92% occupied$674/mo rent

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

Mod Rehab20 homes

Rehabilitated buildings with project-based rental assistance

Project Based Section 82,836 homes96% occupied$611/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

S236/BMIR7 homes

202/PRAC150 homes96% occupied$392/mo rent

811/PRAC69 homes99% occupied$448/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $146,427/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $44K/yr

88.3%

Very low income$44K–$73K/yr

9.7%

Low income$73K–$117K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

64.6% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

83.7% of subsidized households are minority

25.6% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

56.2% 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

415,45642%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

82,946

India

56,433

China

41,473

Philippines

30,724

Korea

11,989

Canada

3,589

United Kingdom

3,536

Germany

1,805

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

504,395

Avg. Commutei

27.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

522,283

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

20,660(2.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.2%Insured

4.8%Uninsured