Sunnyvale, CA

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154,573
TOTAL POPULATION
80,751
MALE POPULATION
73,822
FEMALE POPULATION
109.39
MALES / 100 FEMALES
91.42
FEMALES / 100 MALES
35.1
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$89,432
PER CAPITA INCOME
$190,031
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$174,506
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
35.9%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
64.1¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,529
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.45
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
90,971
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
71.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.1%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Sunnyvale Zip Codes

Sunnyvale Area Codes

Race in Sunnyvale

The most populous races in Sunnyvale are Asian (76,656 | 49.6%), White / Caucasian (48,824 | 31.6%), and Hispanic or Latino (25,795 | 16.7%).
Race in Sunnyvale
Race# Population% Population
Asian76,65649.6%
Black / African American1,8401.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific1920.1%
Hispanic or Latino25,79516.7%
Native / Alaskan7220.5%
White / Caucasian48,82431.6%
Two or more Races13,0108.4%
Some other Race13,3298.6%
Total154,573100.0%

Ancestry in Sunnyvale

The most populous ancestries reported in Sunnyvale are Thai (30,226 | 19.6%), Indian (Asian) (28,597 | 18.5%), Mexican (18,847 | 12.2%), German (8,674 | 5.6%), and Korean (8,518 | 5.5%), together accounting for 61.4% of all Sunnyvale residents.
Ancestry in Sunnyvale
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan770.1%
African1470.1%
Alaska Native130.0%
Albanian500.0%
American2,7511.8%
Apache150.0%
Arab8930.6%
Argentinean2460.2%
Armenian3260.2%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac710.1%
Australian480.0%
Austrian6500.4%
Bangladeshi430.0%
Basque130.0%
Belgian440.0%
Bhutanese3,8112.5%
Bolivian360.0%
Brazilian3820.3%
British1,1630.7%
Bulgarian1530.1%
Burmese4,0272.6%
Canadian4350.3%
Cape Verdean160.0%
Celtic60.0%
Central American2,6361.7%
Central American Indian720.1%
Cherokee2290.2%
Chickasaw120.0%
Chilean510.0%
Choctaw540.0%
Colombian4810.3%
Costa Rican550.0%
Creek230.0%
Croatian910.1%
Cuban4010.3%
Czech3890.3%
Czechoslovakian100.0%
Danish3350.2%
Dominican50.0%
Dutch5510.4%
Eastern European6440.4%
Ecuadorian550.0%
Egyptian310.0%
English6,1294.0%
Ethiopian280.0%
European2,4591.6%
Filipino1,8481.2%
Finnish1660.1%
French1,8741.2%
French American Indian110.0%
French Canadian3890.3%
German8,6745.6%
Greek3330.2%
Guamanian / Chamorro500.0%
Guatemalan1,0320.7%
Guyanese770.1%
Haitian240.0%
Honduran820.1%
Hungarian5050.3%
Indian (Asian)28,59718.5%
Indonesian2100.1%
Iranian1,0820.7%
Iraqi1800.1%
Irish6,7634.4%
Israeli1,2870.8%
Italian3,9132.5%
Jamaican520.0%
Japanese2570.2%
Jordanian2240.1%
Kenyan220.0%
Korean8,5185.5%
Laotian2420.2%
Latvian1150.1%
Lebanese2220.1%
Lithuanian1350.1%
Lumbee190.0%
Luxembourger50.0%
Macedonian170.0%
Malaysian1500.1%
Maltese210.0%
Mexican18,84712.2%
Mexican American Indian4040.3%
Mongolian860.1%
Moroccan840.1%
Native Hawaiian1330.1%
Navajo670.0%
Nicaraguan790.1%
Nigerian3310.2%
Northern European3360.2%
Norwegian6770.4%
Okinawan750.1%
Pakistani2630.2%
Palestinian420.0%
Pennsylvania German80.0%
Peruvian7430.5%
Polish1,6221.1%
Portuguese8080.5%
Potawatomi130.0%
Puerto Rican6220.4%
Romanian4930.3%
Russian1,9001.2%
Salvadoran1,3880.9%
Samoan1260.1%
Scandinavian3990.3%
Scotch-Irish4140.3%
Scottish9690.6%
Serbian410.0%
Sioux320.0%
Slavic570.0%
Slovak540.0%
Slovene800.1%
Somali250.0%
South American1,8031.2%
South American Indian1910.1%
Spaniard5880.4%
Spanish3200.2%
Spanish American Indian200.0%
Sri Lankan3,1582.0%
Subsaharan African6200.4%
Sudanese170.0%
Swedish1,2840.8%
Swiss6100.4%
Syrian280.0%
Taiwanese230.0%
Thai30,22619.6%
Tongan370.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian630.0%
Tsimshian90.0%
Turkish3060.2%
Ukrainian7360.5%
Venezuelan1150.1%
Vietnamese1470.1%
Welsh4740.3%
Yaqui40.0%
Yugoslavian1060.1%
Yuman140.0%
Zimbabwean140.0%
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Immigrants in Sunnyvale

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Sunnyvale came from Asia (59,549 | 38.5%), South Central Asia (25,040 | 16.2%), Eastern Asia (23,602 | 15.3%), India (21,850 | 14.1%), and China (19,752 | 12.8%), together accounting for 96.9% of all Sunnyvale residents.
Immigrants in Sunnyvale
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan340.0%
Africa4040.3%
Albania100.0%
Argentina2070.1%
Armenia680.0%
Asia59,54938.5%
Australia900.1%
Austria1070.1%
Bangladesh3300.2%
Belarus2630.2%
Belgium120.0%
Bolivia650.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina480.0%
Brazil3950.3%
Bulgaria940.1%
Cambodia1040.1%
Canada1,3210.9%
Caribbean1940.1%
Central America7,6314.9%
Chile560.0%
China19,75212.8%
Colombia3890.3%
Croatia460.0%
Cuba1210.1%
Czechoslovakia330.0%
Denmark420.0%
Eastern Africa1510.1%
Eastern Asia23,60215.3%
Eastern Europe2,3021.5%
Ecuador70.0%
Egypt590.0%
El Salvador9320.6%
England2550.2%
Ethiopia150.0%
Europe5,3053.4%
France4290.3%
Germany5360.4%
Greece890.1%
Grenada90.0%
Guatemala3860.3%
Guyana370.0%
Haiti70.0%
Honduras930.1%
Hong Kong1,0230.7%
Hungary530.0%
India21,85014.1%
Indonesia2390.2%
Iran8330.5%
Iraq1270.1%
Ireland1020.1%
Israel1,7491.1%
Italy2800.2%
Jamaica270.0%
Japan1,4020.9%
Jordan1200.1%
Kazakhstan300.0%
Kenya710.1%
Korea2,4361.6%
Kuwait50.0%
Laos1040.1%
Latin America9,5996.2%
Latvia310.0%
Lebanon440.0%
Malaysia5580.4%
Mexico6,1524.0%
Moldova390.0%
Nepal8780.6%
Netherlands850.1%
Nicaragua680.0%
Nigeria770.1%
North Macedonia170.0%
Northern Africa760.1%
Northern Europe9670.6%
Norway100.0%
Oceania1220.1%
Pakistan4040.3%
Peru3890.3%
Philippines4,5963.0%
Poland1380.1%
Portugal660.0%
Romania2070.1%
Russia8550.5%
Saudi Arabia1080.1%
Scotland220.0%
Serbia80.0%
Sierra Leone170.0%
Singapore1560.1%
Somalia250.0%
South Africa670.0%
South America1,7741.1%
South Central Asia25,04016.2%
South Eastern Asia8,1565.3%
Southern Europe5370.4%
Spain1020.1%
Sri Lanka4290.3%
Sudan170.0%
Sweden1280.1%
Switzerland2720.2%
Syria400.0%
Taiwan3,0692.0%
Thailand2420.2%
Trinidad and Tobago300.0%
Turkey1920.1%
Uganda270.0%
Ukraine3920.3%
Uzbekistan1800.1%
Venezuela1760.1%
Vietnam2,0011.3%
Western Africa940.1%
Western Asia2,6771.7%
Western Europe1,4410.9%
Zimbabwe80.0%
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Sex and Age in Sunnyvale

Sex and Age in Sunnyvale

The most populous age groups in Sunnyvale are 30 to 34 Years (10,028 | 12.4%) for men and 30 to 34 Years (8,430 | 11.4%) for women.
Sex and Age in Sunnyvale
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years5,752 (7.1%)4,572 (6.2%)
5 to 9 Years4,076 (5.1%)4,244 (5.8%)
10 to 14 Years4,148 (5.1%)3,933 (5.3%)
15 to 19 Years2,844 (3.5%)2,864 (3.9%)
20 to 24 Years4,533 (5.6%)3,926 (5.3%)
25 to 29 Years9,906 (12.3%)7,840 (10.6%)
30 to 34 Years10,028 (12.4%)8,430 (11.4%)
35 to 39 Years8,090 (10.0%)6,202 (8.4%)
40 to 44 Years5,231 (6.5%)4,489 (6.1%)
45 to 49 Years4,645 (5.8%)4,744 (6.4%)
50 to 54 Years4,529 (5.6%)4,059 (5.5%)
55 to 59 Years4,370 (5.4%)4,334 (5.9%)
60 to 64 Years4,022 (5.0%)3,393 (4.6%)
65 to 69 Years2,947 (3.6%)3,184 (4.3%)
70 to 74 Years1,802 (2.2%)2,412 (3.3%)
75 to 79 Years1,760 (2.2%)1,952 (2.6%)
80 to 84 Years1,045 (1.3%)1,330 (1.8%)
85 Years and over1,023 (1.3%)1,914 (2.6%)
Total80,751 (100.0%)73,822 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Sunnyvale

Median Family Size in Sunnyvale

The median family size in Sunnyvale is 3.14 persons per family, with married-couple families (31,026 | 82.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.16 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (2,302 | 6.1%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.05 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Sunnyvale
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple31,026 (82.3%)3.16
Single Male/Father2,302 (6.1%)3.05
Single Female/Mother4,374 (11.6%)3.09
Total Families37,702 (100.0%)3.14

Median Household Size in Sunnyvale

The median household size in Sunnyvale is 2.61 persons per household, with single male/father households (2,302 | 3.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.47 persons per household. non-family households (20,944 | 35.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.50 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Sunnyvale
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple31,026 (52.9%)3.21
Single Male/Father2,302 (3.9%)3.47
Single Female/Mother4,374 (7.5%)3.30
Non-family20,944 (35.7%)1.50
Total Households58,646 (100.0%)2.61

Household Size by Marriage Status in Sunnyvale

Out of a total of 58,646 households in Sunnyvale, 37,702 (64.3%) are family households, while 20,944 (35.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 13,858, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 13,638.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Sunnyvale
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-13,638 (23.3%)
2-Person Households13,858 (23.6%)5,534 (9.4%)
3-Person Households10,980 (18.7%)1,350 (2.3%)
4-Person Households8,804 (15.0%)254 (0.4%)
5-Person Households2,799 (4.8%)150 (0.3%)
6-Person Households837 (1.4%)18 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households424 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total37,702 (64.3%)20,944 (35.7%)

Female Fertility in Sunnyvale

Fertility by Age in Sunnyvale

Average fertility rate in Sunnyvale is 54.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 66.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 63.4% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Sunnyvale
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years1,331 (63.4%)66.0
35 to 50 years767 (36.6%)48.0
Total2,098 (100.0%)54.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Sunnyvale

85.8% of women with births (2,098) in Sunnyvale are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 35 to 50 years age bracket with 18.6% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 11.6% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Sunnyvale
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years1,177 (88.4%)154 (11.6%)
35 to 50 years624 (81.4%)143 (18.6%)
Total1,800 (85.8%)298 (14.2%)

Fertility by Education in Sunnyvale

Average fertility rate in Sunnyvale is 54.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree have the highest fertility rate of 69.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 7.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree represent 45.3% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Sunnyvale
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School25 (1.2%)7.0
High School Diploma73 (3.5%)29.0
College or Associate's Degree377 (18.0%)69.0
Bachelor's Degree672 (32.0%)53.0
Graduate Degree951 (45.3%)63.0
Total2,098 (100.0%)54.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Sunnyvale

14.2% of women with births in Sunnyvale are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 92.6% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 29.4% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Sunnyvale
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School18 (72.0%)7 (28.0%)
High School Diploma64 (87.7%)9 (12.3%)
College or Associate's Degree266 (70.6%)111 (29.4%)
Bachelor's Degree571 (85.0%)101 (15.0%)
Graduate Degree881 (92.6%)70 (7.4%)
Total1,800 (85.8%)298 (14.2%)

Income in Sunnyvale

Income Overview in Sunnyvale

Per Capita Income in Sunnyvale is $89,432, while median incomes of families and households are $190,031 and $174,506 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income154,573$89,432
Median Family Income37,702$190,031
Mean Family Income37,702$253,705
Median Household Income58,646$174,506
Mean Household Income58,646$231,726
Income Deficit37,702$10,529
Wage / Income Gap (%)154,57335.93%
Wage / Income Gap ($)154,57364.07¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index154,5730.45

Earnings by Sex in Sunnyvale

Average Earnings in Sunnyvale are $102,698, $119,540 for men and $76,584 for women, a difference of 35.9%.
Earnings by Sex in Sunnyvale
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male53,164 (57.5%)$119,540
Female39,365 (42.5%)$76,584
Total92,529 (100.0%)$102,698

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Sunnyvale

The most common earnings brackets in Sunnyvale are $100,000+ for men (31,188 | 58.7%) and $100,000+ for women (15,924 | 40.5%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Sunnyvale
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less828 (1.6%)1,303 (3.3%)
$2,500 to $4,999741 (1.4%)1,109 (2.8%)
$5,000 to $7,499903 (1.7%)1,108 (2.8%)
$7,500 to $9,999543 (1.0%)721 (1.8%)
$10,000 to $12,499798 (1.5%)912 (2.3%)
$12,500 to $14,999361 (0.7%)761 (1.9%)
$15,000 to $17,499553 (1.0%)778 (2.0%)
$17,500 to $19,999685 (1.3%)497 (1.3%)
$20,000 to $22,499712 (1.3%)751 (1.9%)
$22,500 to $24,999638 (1.2%)897 (2.3%)
$25,000 to $29,9991,087 (2.0%)1,304 (3.3%)
$30,000 to $34,9991,204 (2.3%)1,051 (2.7%)
$35,000 to $39,9991,294 (2.4%)1,093 (2.8%)
$40,000 to $44,9991,170 (2.2%)1,086 (2.8%)
$45,000 to $49,9991,555 (2.9%)1,216 (3.1%)
$50,000 to $54,999932 (1.8%)821 (2.1%)
$55,000 to $64,9991,948 (3.7%)2,102 (5.3%)
$65,000 to $74,9992,123 (4.0%)1,845 (4.7%)
$75,000 to $99,9993,901 (7.3%)4,086 (10.4%)
$100,000+31,188 (58.7%)15,924 (40.5%)
Total53,164 (100.0%)39,365 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Sunnyvale

Average earnings in Sunnyvale are $133,785 for men and $83,838 for women, a difference of 37.3%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $179,603, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $42,092. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $129,008, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $32,145.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Sunnyvale
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$42,092$32,145
High School Diploma$50,009$34,708
College or Associate's Degree$63,525$45,955
Bachelor's Degree$139,260$88,916
Graduate Degree$179,603$129,008
Total$133,785$83,838

Family Income in Sunnyvale

Family Income Brackets in Sunnyvale

According to the Sunnyvale family income data, there are 18,022 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 47.8% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 302 families (0.8%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Sunnyvale
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0004901.3%
$10,000 to $14,9993020.8%
$15,000 to $24,9997161.9%
$25,000 to $34,9996031.6%
$35,000 to $49,9991,2063.2%
$50,000 to $74,9992,7527.3%
$75,000 to $99,9992,8287.5%
$100,000 to $149,9995,58014.8%
$150,000 to $199,9995,20313.8%
$200,000+18,02247.8%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Sunnyvale

7+ person families (295 | 0.8%) account for the highest median family income in Sunnyvale with $250,001 per family, while 2-person families (14,924 | 39.6%) have the highest median income of $87,204 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Sunnyvale
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families14,924 (39.6%)$174,409
3-Person Families10,903 (28.9%)$193,036
4-Person Families8,285 (22.0%)$224,349
5-Person Families2,599 (6.9%)$238,542
6-Person Families696 (1.8%)$210,541
7+ Person Families295 (0.8%)$250,001
Total37,702 (100.0%)$190,031

Family Income by Number of Earners in Sunnyvale

The median family income in Sunnyvale is $190,031, with families comprising 2 earners (18,210) having the highest median family income of $250,001, while families with no earners (3,203) have the lowest median family income of $70,729, accounting for 48.3% and 8.5% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Sunnyvale
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners3,203 (8.5%)$70,729
1 Earner12,205 (32.4%)$150,429
2 Earners18,210 (48.3%)$250,001
3+ Earners4,084 (10.8%)$210,845
Total37,702 (100.0%)$190,031

Household Income in Sunnyvale

Household Income Brackets in Sunnyvale

With 25,100 households falling in the category, the $200,000+ income range is the most frequent in Sunnyvale, accounting for 42.8% of all households. In contrast, only 762 households (1.3%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Sunnyvale
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001,5252.6%
$10,000 to $14,9997621.3%
$15,000 to $24,9991,3492.3%
$25,000 to $34,9991,2322.1%
$35,000 to $49,9992,1703.7%
$50,000 to $74,9994,6337.9%
$75,000 to $99,9994,6337.9%
$100,000 to $149,9999,14915.6%
$150,000 to $199,9998,03513.7%
$200,000+25,10042.8%

Household Income by Householder Age in Sunnyvale

The median household income in Sunnyvale is $174,506, with the highest median household income of $209,471 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 28,763 households (49.0%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $82,553, with 10,551 households (18.0%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Sunnyvale
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years1,683 (2.9%)$140,404
25 to 44 Years28,763 (49.0%)$209,471
45 to 64 Years17,649 (30.1%)$184,423
65+ Years10,551 (18.0%)$82,553
Total58,646 (100.0%)$174,506

Poverty in Sunnyvale

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Sunnyvale

With 4.4% poverty level for males and 6.2% for females among the residents of Sunnyvale, 15 year old males and 75 year old and over females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 85 males (12.8%) and 792 females (15.7%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Sunnyvale
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years59 (1.0%)145 (3.2%)
5 Years44 (4.5%)43 (4.5%)
6 to 11 Years177 (3.9%)265 (5.4%)
12 to 14 Years240 (9.2%)45 (2.0%)
15 Years85 (12.8%)7 (1.5%)
16 and 17 Years23 (1.7%)71 (4.6%)
18 to 24 Years447 (8.4%)657 (13.8%)
25 to 34 Years1,069 (5.4%)829 (5.1%)
35 to 44 Years220 (1.7%)526 (4.9%)
45 to 54 Years268 (2.9%)561 (6.4%)
55 to 64 Years432 (5.2%)422 (5.5%)
65 to 74 Years149 (3.2%)226 (4.1%)
75 Years and over348 (9.5%)792 (15.7%)
Total3,561 (4.4%)4,589 (6.2%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Sunnyvale

According to the poverty statistics in Sunnyvale, males aged under 5 years and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 99.0% of males and 98.6% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Sunnyvale
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years5,622 (99.0%)4,410 (96.8%)
5 Years941 (95.5%)917 (95.5%)
6 to 11 Years4,413 (96.1%)4,653 (94.6%)
12 to 14 Years2,371 (90.8%)2,214 (98.0%)
15 Years578 (87.2%)476 (98.6%)
16 and 17 Years1,368 (98.4%)1,458 (95.4%)
18 to 24 Years4,873 (91.6%)4,120 (86.3%)
25 to 34 Years18,856 (94.6%)15,441 (94.9%)
35 to 44 Years13,101 (98.4%)10,159 (95.1%)
45 to 54 Years8,897 (97.1%)8,224 (93.6%)
55 to 64 Years7,940 (94.8%)7,236 (94.5%)
65 to 74 Years4,487 (96.8%)5,273 (95.9%)
75 Years and over3,321 (90.5%)4,255 (84.3%)
Total76,768 (95.6%)68,836 (93.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Sunnyvale

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Sunnyvale show that 1.9% or 589 of the total 31,026 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 2.5%, comprising of 34 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Sunnyvale
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children15,293 (97.8%)337 (2.2%)
1 or 2 Children13,829 (98.5%)218 (1.5%)
3 or 4 Children1,298 (97.5%)34 (2.5%)
5 or more Children17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total30,437 (98.1%)589 (1.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Sunnyvale

According to the poverty data in Sunnyvale, 3.1% or 72 single-father households and 13.2% or 577 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 16 households (8.6%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 420 households (24.5%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Sunnyvale
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children38 (3.0%)157 (6.3%)
1 or 2 Children18 (2.1%)420 (24.5%)
3 or 4 Children16 (8.6%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total72 (3.1%)577 (13.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Sunnyvale

The poverty data for Sunnyvale shows that 589 of the married-couple family households (1.9%) and 649 of the single-parent households (9.7%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 34 households (2.5%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 438 household (17.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Sunnyvale
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children337 (2.2%)195 (5.2%)
1 or 2 Children218 (1.5%)438 (17.0%)
3 or 4 Children34 (2.5%)16 (4.4%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total589 (1.9%)649 (9.7%)

Employment Characteristics in Sunnyvale

Employment by Class of Employer in Sunnyvale

Among the 85,803 employed individuals in Sunnyvale, private company employees (70,045 | 81.6%), not-for-profit organizations (4,995 | 5.8%), and local government employees (3,296 | 3.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Sunnyvale
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees70,04581.6%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1,9952.3%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)3,2283.8%
Not-for-profit Organizations4,9955.8%
Local Government Employees3,2963.8%
State Government Employees1,0871.3%
Federal Government Employees1,0501.2%
Unpaid Family Workers1070.1%
Total85,803100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Sunnyvale

According to the labor force statistics for Sunnyvale, out of the total population over 16 years of age (126,701), 71.8% or 90,971 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.1% or 3,730 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 88.2% or 15,652 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 10.8% or 699 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Sunnyvale
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years1,450 (31.8%)145 (10.0%)
20 to 24 Years6,471 (76.5%)699 (10.8%)
25 to 29 Years15,652 (88.2%)485 (3.1%)
30 to 34 Years15,745 (85.3%)378 (2.4%)
35 to 44 Years20,866 (86.9%)376 (1.8%)
45 to 54 Years15,334 (85.3%)813 (5.3%)
55 to 59 Years6,650 (76.4%)239 (3.6%)
60 to 64 Years5,064 (68.3%)395 (7.8%)
65 to 74 Years3,207 (31.0%)167 (5.2%)
75 Years and over505 (5.6%)10 (2.0%)
Total90,971 (71.8%)3,730 (4.1%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Sunnyvale

According to labor force statistics for Sunnyvale, 84.1% of individuals (79,316) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (94,312) are in the labor force, with 3.4% or 2,697 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 86.1% or 59,406 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 6.3% or 672 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Sunnyvale
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School3,593 (79.2%)181 (4.0%)
High School Diploma5,629 (76.3%)361 (4.9%)
College / Associate Degree10,668 (79.6%)844 (6.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher59,406 (86.1%)1,863 (2.7%)
Total79,316 (84.1%)3,207 (3.4%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Sunnyvale

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Sunnyvale are Computers, Engineering & Science (34,737 | 39.9%), Computers & Mathematics (24,668 | 28.3%), Management (11,112 | 12.8%), Architecture & Engineering (7,975 | 9.1%), and Community & Social Service (6,900 | 7.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Sunnyvale

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Sunnyvale, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (74.5%), Computers & Mathematics (74.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (72.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (77.5%), Education Instruction & Library (74.8%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (71.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Sunnyvale
OccupationMaleFemale
Management6,521 (58.7%)4,591 (41.3%)
Business & Financial1,980 (36.4%)3,456 (63.6%)
Computers, Engineering & Science25,155 (72.4%)9,582 (27.6%)
Computers & Mathematics18,244 (74.0%)6,424 (26.0%)
Architecture & Engineering5,943 (74.5%)2,032 (25.5%)
Life, Physical & Social Science968 (46.2%)1,126 (53.8%)
Community & Social Service 1,989 (28.8%)4,911 (71.2%)
Education, Arts & Media277 (38.2%)449 (61.9%)
Legal Services & Support275 (38.0%)449 (62.0%)
Education Instruction & Library926 (25.2%)2,749 (74.8%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment511 (28.8%)1,264 (71.2%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating727 (28.1%)1,857 (71.9%)
Health Technologists448 (22.5%)1,547 (77.5%)
Total (Category)36,372 (59.9%)24,397 (40.2%)
Total (Overall)50,610 (58.1%)36,530 (41.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Sunnyvale are Food Preparation & Serving (2,660 | 3.0%), Healthcare Support (1,682 | 1.9%), Personal Care & Service (1,386 | 1.6%), Cleaning & Maintenance (1,385 | 1.6%), and Security & Protection (747 | 0.9%).
Services Occupations in Sunnyvale

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Sunnyvale, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (84.9%), Security & Protection (77.8%), and Firefighting & Prevention (76.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (87.7%), Personal Care & Service (74.5%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (42.8%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Sunnyvale
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support207 (12.3%)1,475 (87.7%)
Security & Protection581 (77.8%)166 (22.2%)
Firefighting & Prevention497 (76.7%)151 (23.3%)
Law Enforcement84 (84.9%)15 (15.1%)
Food Preparation & Serving1,528 (57.4%)1,132 (42.6%)
Cleaning & Maintenance792 (57.2%)593 (42.8%)
Personal Care & Service353 (25.5%)1,033 (74.5%)
Total (Category)3,461 (44.0%)4,399 (56.0%)
Total (Overall)50,610 (58.1%)36,530 (41.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Sunnyvale are Office & Administration (5,644 | 6.5%), and Sales & Related (4,983 | 5.7%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Sunnyvale

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Sunnyvale
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related2,635 (52.9%)2,348 (47.1%)
Office & Administration2,127 (37.7%)3,517 (62.3%)
Total (Category)4,762 (44.8%)5,865 (55.2%)
Total (Overall)50,610 (58.1%)36,530 (41.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Sunnyvale are Construction & Extraction (1,574 | 1.8%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (1,080 | 1.2%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (91 | 0.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Sunnyvale

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Sunnyvale
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry34 (37.4%)57 (62.6%)
Construction & Extraction1,516 (96.3%)58 (3.7%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair983 (91.0%)97 (9.0%)
Total (Category)2,533 (92.3%)212 (7.7%)
Total (Overall)50,610 (58.1%)36,530 (41.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Sunnyvale are Production (2,483 | 2.9%), Transportation (1,699 | 1.9%), and Material Moving (957 | 1.1%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Sunnyvale

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Sunnyvale
OccupationMaleFemale
Production1,412 (56.9%)1,071 (43.1%)
Transportation1,473 (86.7%)226 (13.3%)
Material Moving597 (62.4%)360 (37.6%)
Total (Category)3,482 (67.8%)1,657 (32.2%)
Total (Overall)50,610 (58.1%)36,530 (41.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Sunnyvale

Employment Industries in Sunnyvale

The major employment industries in Sunnyvale include Professional & Scientific (23,593 | 27.1%), Manufacturing (13,780 | 15.8%), Information (10,209 | 11.7%), Health Care & Social Assistance (6,978 | 8.0%), and Retail Trade (6,896 | 7.9%).
Employment Industries in Sunnyvale

Employment Industries by Sex in Sunnyvale

The Sunnyvale industries that see more men than women are Enterprise Management (100.0%), Construction (89.1%), and Transportation & Warehousing (85.7%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (74.6%), Public Administration (70.0%), and Educational Services (68.6%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Sunnyvale
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting82 (56.6%)63 (43.4%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction1,982 (89.1%)243 (10.9%)
Manufacturing8,641 (62.7%)5,139 (37.3%)
Wholesale Trade757 (58.6%)535 (41.4%)
Retail Trade4,149 (60.2%)2,747 (39.8%)
Transportation & Warehousing2,283 (85.7%)380 (14.3%)
Utilities169 (57.7%)124 (42.3%)
Information7,287 (71.4%)2,922 (28.6%)
Finance & Insurance908 (43.5%)1,181 (56.5%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing625 (57.6%)460 (42.4%)
Professional & Scientific15,151 (64.2%)8,442 (35.8%)
Enterprise Management77 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support1,347 (55.9%)1,063 (44.1%)
Educational Services1,711 (31.4%)3,739 (68.6%)
Health Care & Social Assistance1,776 (25.5%)5,202 (74.6%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation496 (46.3%)576 (53.7%)
Accommodation & Food Services2,014 (56.1%)1,577 (43.9%)
Public Administration431 (30.0%)1,007 (70.0%)
Total50,610 (58.1%)36,530 (41.9%)

Education in Sunnyvale

School Enrollment in Sunnyvale

The most common levels of schooling among the 32,545 students in Sunnyvale are middle school (6,226 | 19.1%), elementary school (6,079 | 18.7%), and high school (5,879 | 18.1%).
School Enrollment in Sunnyvale
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool3,0829.5%
Kindergarten1,8665.7%
Elementary School6,07918.7%
Middle School6,22619.1%
High School5,87918.1%
College / Undergraduate5,52117.0%
Graduate / Professional3,89212.0%
Total32,545100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Sunnyvale

Out of a total of 32,545 students who are enrolled in schools in Sunnyvale, 8,397 (25.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 24,148 (74.2%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 1,737 (68.8% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 1,230 (88.2% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Sunnyvale
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds789 (31.2%)1,737 (68.8%)
5 to 9 Year Old6,139 (78.1%)1,722 (21.9%)
10 to 14 Year Olds6,730 (83.9%)1,296 (16.2%)
15 to 17 Year Olds3,432 (85.2%)598 (14.8%)
18 to 19 Year Olds1,230 (88.2%)164 (11.8%)
20 to 24 Year Olds2,560 (75.8%)815 (24.1%)
25 to 34 Year Olds2,100 (58.8%)1,474 (41.2%)
35 Years and over1,162 (66.1%)597 (33.9%)
Total24,148 (74.2%)8,397 (25.8%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Sunnyvale

Engineering (25,020 | 30.5%), computers & mathematics (15,086 | 18.4%), business (9,149 | 11.2%), science & technology (4,805 | 5.9%), and social sciences (4,236 | 5.2%) are the most common fields of study among 81,992 individuals in Sunnyvale who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Sunnyvale
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics15,08618.4%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural4,0534.9%
Physical & Health Sciences3,8004.6%
Psychology2,4583.0%
Social Sciences4,2365.2%
Engineering25,02030.5%
Multidisciplinary Studies1,0511.3%
Science & Technology4,8055.9%
Business9,14911.2%
Education2,7573.4%
Literature & Languages2,3312.8%
Liberal Arts & History1,5911.9%
Visual & Performing Arts2,2402.7%
Communications1,9032.3%
Arts & Humanities1,5121.8%
Total81,992100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Sunnyvale

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Sunnyvale

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Sunnyvale are males with 2 vehicles (20,706, accounting for 41.3%) and females with 2 vehicles (15,019, making up 58.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Sunnyvale
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle1,988 (4.0%)1,680 (4.7%)
1 Vehicle13,781 (27.5%)9,375 (26.5%)
2 Vehicles20,706 (41.3%)15,019 (42.4%)
3 Vehicles7,917 (15.8%)5,543 (15.7%)
4 Vehicles3,240 (6.5%)2,444 (6.9%)
5 or more Vehicles2,522 (5.0%)1,354 (3.8%)
Total50,154 (100.0%)35,415 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Sunnyvale

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Sunnyvale are 15 to 19 minutes (12,395 commuters, 19.2%), 20 to 24 minutes (11,789 commuters, 18.2%), and 30 to 34 minutes (10,328 commuters, 16.0%).
Commute Time in Sunnyvale
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1,2411.9%
5 to 9 Minutes3,7545.8%
10 to 14 Minutes9,79915.2%
15 to 19 Minutes12,39519.2%
20 to 24 Minutes11,78918.2%
25 to 29 Minutes4,8847.5%
30 to 34 Minutes10,32816.0%
35 to 39 Minutes1,5672.4%
40 to 44 Minutes2,3633.7%
45 to 59 Minutes3,2865.1%
60 to 89 Minutes2,3643.7%
90 or more Minutes8801.4%

Commute Time by Sex in Sunnyvale

The most common commute times in Sunnyvale are 15 to 19 minutes (7,710 commuters, 20.2%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (4,755 commuters, 18.0%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Sunnyvale
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes742 (1.9%)499 (1.9%)
5 to 9 Minutes2,346 (6.1%)1,408 (5.3%)
10 to 14 Minutes5,637 (14.8%)4,162 (15.7%)
15 to 19 Minutes7,710 (20.2%)4,685 (17.7%)
20 to 24 Minutes7,034 (18.4%)4,755 (18.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes2,445 (6.4%)2,439 (9.2%)
30 to 34 Minutes5,969 (15.6%)4,359 (16.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes1,108 (2.9%)459 (1.7%)
40 to 44 Minutes1,475 (3.9%)888 (3.4%)
45 to 59 Minutes1,761 (4.6%)1,525 (5.8%)
60 to 89 Minutes1,394 (3.6%)970 (3.7%)
90 or more Minutes550 (1.4%)330 (1.3%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Sunnyvale

The most frequent times of departure to work in Sunnyvale are 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM (9,368, 24.5%) for males and 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM (4,798, 18.1%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Sunnyvale
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM968 (2.5%)510 (1.9%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM728 (1.9%)367 (1.4%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM789 (2.1%)608 (2.3%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM1,873 (4.9%)995 (3.8%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM1,364 (3.6%)1,509 (5.7%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM2,937 (7.7%)2,552 (9.6%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM2,938 (7.7%)2,859 (10.8%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM5,882 (15.4%)4,587 (17.3%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM4,491 (11.8%)3,059 (11.6%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM9,368 (24.5%)4,798 (18.1%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM3,055 (8.0%)1,889 (7.1%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM613 (1.6%)467 (1.8%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM1,778 (4.7%)1,337 (5.1%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM1,387 (3.6%)942 (3.6%)
Total38,171 (100.0%)26,479 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Sunnyvale

Occupancy by Ownership in Sunnyvale

Of the total 58,646 dwellings in Sunnyvale, owner-occupied units account for 26,025 (44.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 32,621 (55.6%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Sunnyvale
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units26,02544.4%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units32,62155.6%
Total Occupied Housing Units58,646100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Sunnyvale

Occupancy by Household Size in Sunnyvale
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household13,63823.3%
2-Person Household19,39233.1%
3-Person Household12,33021.0%
4+ Person Household13,28622.7%
Total Housing Units58,646100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Sunnyvale

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Sunnyvale
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household4,749 (34.8%)8,889 (65.2%)
2-Person Household8,604 (44.4%)10,788 (55.6%)
3-Person Household5,357 (43.4%)6,973 (56.6%)
4+ Person Household7,315 (55.1%)5,971 (44.9%)
Total Housing Units26,025 (44.4%)32,621 (55.6%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Sunnyvale

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Sunnyvale
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School890 (35.3%)1,632 (64.7%)
High School Diploma2,085 (46.7%)2,378 (53.3%)
College/Associate Degree4,595 (48.2%)4,945 (51.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher18,455 (43.8%)23,666 (56.2%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Sunnyvale

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Sunnyvale
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years17,93830.6%
35 to 44 Years12,50821.3%
45 to 54 Years9,24415.8%
55 to 64 Years8,40514.3%
65 to 74 Years5,1338.7%
75 to 84 Years3,5126.0%
85 Years and Over1,9063.3%
Total58,646100.0%

Housing Finances in Sunnyvale

Median Income by Occupancy in Sunnyvale

Median Income by Occupancy in Sunnyvale
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied26,025 (44.4%)$200,789
Renter-Occupied32,621 (55.6%)$160,781
Average58,646 (100.0%)$174,506

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Sunnyvale

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Sunnyvale
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000405 (1.6%)522 (1.6%)
$5,000 to $9,999280 (1.1%)338 (1.0%)
$10,000 to $14,999253 (1.0%)522 (1.6%)
$15,000 to $19,999234 (0.9%)354 (1.1%)
$20,000 to $24,999313 (1.2%)447 (1.4%)
$25,000 to $34,999614 (2.4%)617 (1.9%)
$35,000 to $49,999959 (3.7%)1,202 (3.7%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,836 (7.0%)2,805 (8.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,812 (7.0%)2,841 (8.7%)
$100,000 to $149,9993,341 (12.8%)5,787 (17.7%)
$150,000 or more15,978 (61.4%)17,186 (52.7%)
Total26,025 (100.0%)32,621 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Sunnyvale

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Sunnyvale
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300556 (2.1%)117 (0.4%)
$300 to $4991,059 (4.1%)125 (0.4%)
$500 to $7992,423 (9.3%)192 (0.6%)
$800 to $9991,414 (5.4%)159 (0.5%)
$1,000 to $1,4993,043 (11.7%)549 (1.7%)
$1,500 to $1,9992,155 (8.3%)2,188 (6.7%)
$2,000 to $2,4991,618 (6.2%)5,362 (16.4%)
$2,500 to $2,9991,957 (7.5%)7,463 (22.9%)
$3,000 or more11,800 (45.3%)15,863 (48.6%)
Total26,025 (100.0%)32,621 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Sunnyvale

Housing Structures in Sunnyvale

Housing Structures in Sunnyvale
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached21,89137.3%
Single Unit, Attached6,25410.7%
2 Unit Apartments1,0041.7%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments4,6948.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments4,4017.5%
10 or more Apartments17,02529.0%
Mobile Home / Other3,3775.8%
Total58,646100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Sunnyvale

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Sunnyvale
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached17,604 (80.4%)4,287 (19.6%)
Single Unit, Attached3,539 (56.6%)2,715 (43.4%)
2 Unit Apartments116 (11.6%)888 (88.4%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments422 (9.0%)4,272 (91.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments690 (15.7%)3,711 (84.3%)
10 or more Apartments735 (4.3%)16,290 (95.7%)
Mobile Home / Other2,919 (86.4%)458 (13.6%)
Total26,025 (44.4%)32,621 (55.6%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Sunnyvale

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Sunnyvale
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room221 (0.9%)2,691 (8.3%)
2 or 3 Rooms1,159 (4.4%)14,272 (43.8%)
4 or 5 Rooms9,358 (36.0%)12,192 (37.4%)
6 or 7 Rooms10,274 (39.5%)2,961 (9.1%)
8 or more Rooms5,013 (19.3%)505 (1.5%)
Total26,025 (100.0%)32,621 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Sunnyvale

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Sunnyvale
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas19,911 (76.5%)12,133 (37.2%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas422 (1.6%)536 (1.6%)
Electricity5,315 (20.4%)18,931 (58.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)105 (0.3%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels167 (0.6%)181 (0.5%)
No Fuel Used210 (0.8%)735 (2.2%)
Total26,025 (100.0%)32,621 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Sunnyvale

Household Vehicle Usage in Sunnyvale
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle812 (3.1%)3,108 (9.5%)
1 Vehicle6,162 (23.7%)15,554 (47.7%)
2 Vehicles12,024 (46.2%)10,864 (33.3%)
3 or more Vehicles7,027 (27.0%)3,095 (9.5%)
Total26,025 (100.0%)32,621 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Sunnyvale

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Sunnyvale

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units9,71316,312
Median Property Value$1,463,500$1,772,200
Median Household Income$109,948$12,075
Monthly Housing Costs$959$11,748
Real Estate Taxes$4,664$410

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Sunnyvale

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Sunnyvale
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000392 (4.0%)130 (0.8%)
$50,000 to $99,999176 (1.8%)23 (0.1%)
$100,000 to $299,9991,375 (14.2%)712 (4.4%)
$300,000 to $499,999465 (4.8%)582 (3.6%)
$500,000 to $749,999247 (2.5%)404 (2.5%)
$750,000 to $999,999440 (4.5%)734 (4.5%)
$1,000,000 or more6,618 (68.1%)13,727 (84.2%)
Total9,713 (100.0%)16,312 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Sunnyvale

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Sunnyvale
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000560 (5.8%)164 (1.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999412 (4.2%)125 (0.8%)
$25,000 to $34,999433 (4.5%)388 (2.4%)
$35,000 to $49,999616 (6.3%)181 (1.1%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,234 (12.7%)343 (2.1%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,103 (11.4%)602 (3.7%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,452 (14.9%)709 (4.3%)
$150,000 or more3,903 (40.2%)1,889 (11.6%)
Total9,713 (100.0%)16,312 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Sunnyvale

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Sunnyvale
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x1,352 (13.9%)250,001 (1,532.6%)
2.0x to 2.9x742 (7.6%)1,312 (8.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x531 (5.5%)1,617 (9.9%)
4.0x or more6,910 (71.1%)1,663 (10.2%)
Total9,713 (100.0%)16,312 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Sunnyvale

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Sunnyvale
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800751 (7.7%)25 (0.2%)
$800 to $1,4991,221 (12.6%)308 (1.9%)
$800 to $1,4996,908 (71.1%)1,097 (6.7%)
Total9,713 (100.0%)16,312 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Sunnyvale

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sunnyvale

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sunnyvale
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years12,166 (98.9%)138 (1.1%)
6 to 18 Years19,006 (98.1%)366 (1.9%)
19 to 25 Years11,809 (93.4%)836 (6.6%)
26 to 34 Years31,723 (96.9%)1,030 (3.1%)
35 to 44 Years23,109 (96.6%)803 (3.4%)
45 to 54 Years16,990 (94.7%)960 (5.3%)
55 to 64 Years15,492 (96.6%)538 (3.4%)
65 to 74 Years9,940 (98.1%)195 (1.9%)
75 Years and older8,644 (99.2%)72 (0.8%)
Total148,879 (96.8%)4,938 (3.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Sunnyvale

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Sunnyvale
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born12,166 (98.9%)138 (1.1%)
Foreign Born, Citizen19,006 (98.1%)366 (1.9%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen11,809 (93.4%)836 (6.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Sunnyvale

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Sunnyvale
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0005,304 (87.3%)772 (12.7%)
$25,000 to $49,9996,222 (91.8%)557 (8.2%)
$50,000 to $74,9999,876 (94.7%)548 (5.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99911,223 (95.5%)535 (4.5%)
$100,000 and over115,714 (97.9%)2,447 (2.1%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sunnyvale

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sunnyvale
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 61,625 (13.2%)10,940 (88.9%)
6 to 18 Years2,768 (14.3%)16,747 (86.5%)
19 to 25 Years1,611 (12.7%)10,293 (81.4%)
25 to 34 Years2,142 (6.5%)30,088 (91.9%)
35 to 44 Years1,678 (7.0%)21,949 (91.8%)
45 to 54 Years1,522 (8.5%)15,891 (88.5%)
55 to 64 Years2,658 (16.6%)13,353 (83.3%)
65 to 74 Years8,851 (87.3%)5,802 (57.3%)
75 Years and over8,443 (96.9%)4,935 (56.6%)
Total31,298 (20.3%)129,998 (84.5%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Sunnyvale

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Sunnyvale
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)63 (1.4%)
5 to 17 Years410 (4.0%)156 (1.5%)
18 to 34 Years798 (3.2%)716 (3.4%)
35 to 64 Years1,778 (5.8%)1,719 (6.3%)
65 to 74 Years645 (13.9%)895 (16.3%)
75 Years and over1,411 (38.5%)2,323 (46.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Sunnyvale

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Sunnyvale: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)63 (1.4%)
5 to 17 Years21 (0.2%)56 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years71 (0.3%)93 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years487 (1.6%)229 (0.9%)
65 to 74 Years252 (5.4%)156 (2.8%)
75 Years and over710 (19.4%)950 (18.8%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Sunnyvale: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)63 (1.4%)
5 to 17 Years113 (1.1%)27 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years220 (0.9%)112 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years323 (1.1%)644 (2.4%)
65 to 74 Years150 (3.2%)81 (1.5%)
75 Years and over165 (4.5%)471 (9.3%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Sunnyvale: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years304 (3.0%)133 (1.3%)
18 to 34 Years631 (2.5%)596 (2.8%)
35 to 64 Years847 (2.8%)523 (1.9%)
65 to 74 Years104 (2.2%)151 (2.8%)
75 Years and over438 (11.9%)742 (14.7%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Sunnyvale: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years13 (0.1%)50 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years179 (0.7%)119 (0.6%)
35 to 64 Years573 (1.9%)990 (3.6%)
65 to 74 Years272 (5.9%)562 (10.2%)
75 Years and over869 (23.7%)1,583 (31.4%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Sunnyvale: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years112 (1.1%)89 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years112 (0.4%)106 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years279 (0.9%)253 (0.9%)
65 to 74 Years83 (1.8%)194 (3.5%)
75 Years and over282 (7.7%)1,007 (20.0%)

Technology Access in Sunnyvale

Computing Device Access in Sunnyvale

Computing Device Access in Sunnyvale
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop54,79593.4%
Smartphone55,80095.2%
Tablet44,14275.3%
No Computing Device9701.7%
Total58,646100.0%

Internet Access in Sunnyvale

Internet Access in Sunnyvale
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet430.1%
Broadband Home51,65188.1%
Cellular Data Only3,7536.4%
Satellite Internet2,2373.8%
No Internet2,4764.2%
Total58,646100.0%

Sunnyvale Summary

Sunnyvale, California is a city located in the heart of Silicon Valley, in Santa Clara County. It is bordered by the cities of Mountain View, Santa Clara, Cupertino, and San Jose. Sunnyvale is home to a population of approximately 150,000 people, making it the seventh largest city in the San Francisco Bay Area.

History

Sunnyvale was originally inhabited by the Ohlone Native Americans, who lived in the area for thousands of years before the arrival of Europeans. The first Europeans to settle in the area were the Spanish, who established the Mission Santa Clara de Asís in 1777. The area was then part of the Rancho Pastoria de las Borregas, which was granted to the Sanchez family in 1844. In 1868, Martin Murphy Jr. purchased the land and founded the town of Murphy’s Station. The town was renamed Sunnyvale in 1912, and incorporated as a city in 1914.

Geography

Sunnyvale is located in the southern portion of the San Francisco Bay Area, in Santa Clara County. It is bordered by the cities of Mountain View, Santa Clara, Cupertino, and San Jose. The city covers an area of approximately 25 square miles, and is located at the intersection of US Highway 101 and State Route 237. The city is situated in a valley, with the Santa Cruz Mountains to the west and the Diablo Range to the east.

Economy

Sunnyvale is home to a diverse economy, with a variety of industries represented. The city is home to many technology companies, including Apple, Google, LinkedIn, and Yahoo. Other major employers in the city include Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Juniper Networks. The city is also home to a number of retail and dining establishments, as well as a variety of other businesses.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Sunnyvale was 140,095. The racial makeup of the city was 57.2% White, 24.2% Asian, 8.3% Hispanic or Latino, 6.2% African American, 0.5% Native American, and 3.6% from other races. The median household income was $90,837, and the median family income was $106,722. The per capita income was $41,945. The city’s population is well-educated, with over 50% of the population having a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Sunnyvale?
Total Population of Sunnyvale is 154,573.
What is the Total Male Population of Sunnyvale?
Total Male Population of Sunnyvale is 80,751.
What is the Total Female Population of Sunnyvale?
Total Female Population of Sunnyvale is 73,822.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Sunnyvale?
There are 109.39 Males per 100 Females in Sunnyvale.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Sunnyvale?
There are 91.42 Females per 100 Males in Sunnyvale.
What is the Median Population Age in Sunnyvale?
Median Population Age in Sunnyvale is 35.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Sunnyvale
Average Family Size in Sunnyvale is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Sunnyvale
Average Household Size in Sunnyvale is 2.6 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Sunnyvale?
Per Capita income in Sunnyvale is $89,432.
What is the Median Family Income in Sunnyvale?
Median Family Income in Sunnyvale is $190,031.
What is the Median Household income in Sunnyvale?
Median Household Income in Sunnyvale is $174,506.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Sunnyvale?
Income or Wage Gap in Sunnyvale is 35.9%.
Women in Sunnyvale earn 64.1 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Sunnyvale?
Family Income Deficit in Sunnyvale is $10,529.
Families that are below poverty line in Sunnyvale earn $10,529 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Sunnyvale?
Inequality or Gini Index in Sunnyvale is 0.45.
How Large is the Labor Force in Sunnyvale?
There are 90,971 People in the Labor Forcein in Sunnyvale.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Sunnyvale?
71.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Sunnyvale.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Sunnyvale?
Unemployment Rate in Sunnyvale is 4.1%.