San Jose, CA Map & Demographics

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San Jose Overview

$59,913
PER CAPITA INCOME
$152,266
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$136,010
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
32.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
67.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,730
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.46
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,001,176
TOTAL POPULATION
510,716
MALE POPULATION
490,460
FEMALE POPULATION
104.13
MALES / 100 FEMALES
96.03
FEMALES / 100 MALES
37.8
MEDIAN AGE
3.5
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.0
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
552,785
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
67.9%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

San Jose Area Codes

Income in San Jose

Income Overview in San Jose

Per Capita Income in San Jose is $59,913, while median incomes of families and households are $152,266 and $136,010 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,001,176$59,913
Median Family Income233,289$152,266
Mean Family Income233,289$197,980
Median Household Income324,842$136,010
Mean Household Income324,842$179,853
Income Deficit233,289$10,730
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,001,17632.52%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,001,17667.48¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,001,1760.46

Earnings by Sex in San Jose

Average Earnings in San Jose are $58,702, $70,832 for men and $47,800 for women, a difference of 32.5%.
Earnings by Sex in San Jose
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male312,314 (55.3%)$70,832
Female252,389 (44.7%)$47,800
Total564,703 (100.0%)$58,702

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in San Jose

The most common earnings brackets in San Jose are $100,000+ for men (118,812 | 38.0%) and $100,000+ for women (59,496 | 23.6%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in San Jose
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less8,661 (2.8%)10,607 (4.2%)
$2,500 to $4,9996,268 (2.0%)7,026 (2.8%)
$5,000 to $7,4996,476 (2.1%)8,632 (3.4%)
$7,500 to $9,9994,604 (1.5%)6,580 (2.6%)
$10,000 to $12,4996,097 (1.9%)8,889 (3.5%)
$12,500 to $14,9996,026 (1.9%)7,072 (2.8%)
$15,000 to $17,4994,979 (1.6%)6,077 (2.4%)
$17,500 to $19,9994,137 (1.3%)4,364 (1.7%)
$20,000 to $22,4994,809 (1.5%)5,861 (2.3%)
$22,500 to $24,9996,013 (1.9%)6,831 (2.7%)
$25,000 to $29,99911,343 (3.6%)13,685 (5.4%)
$30,000 to $34,99911,908 (3.8%)12,453 (4.9%)
$35,000 to $39,99912,220 (3.9%)10,032 (4.0%)
$40,000 to $44,99912,474 (4.0%)10,919 (4.3%)
$45,000 to $49,99913,089 (4.2%)11,082 (4.4%)
$50,000 to $54,99910,676 (3.4%)8,174 (3.2%)
$55,000 to $64,99916,413 (5.3%)15,770 (6.2%)
$65,000 to $74,99916,049 (5.1%)13,481 (5.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99931,260 (10.0%)25,358 (10.1%)
$100,000+118,812 (38.0%)59,496 (23.6%)
Total312,314 (100.0%)252,389 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in San Jose

Average earnings in San Jose are $81,535 for men and $56,118 for women, a difference of 31.2%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $171,526, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $40,994. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $109,308, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $27,940.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in San Jose
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$40,994$27,940
High School Diploma$46,527$34,631
College or Associate's Degree$66,325$46,062
Bachelor's Degree$115,003$77,593
Graduate Degree$171,526$109,308
Total$81,535$56,118

Family Income in San Jose

Family Income Brackets in San Jose

According to the San Jose family income data, there are 85,850 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 36.8% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 2,100 families (0.9%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in San Jose
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0003,9661.7%
$10,000 to $14,9992,1000.9%
$15,000 to $24,9996,9993.0%
$25,000 to $34,9996,9993.0%
$35,000 to $49,99912,1315.2%
$50,000 to $74,99921,4639.2%
$75,000 to $99,99921,9299.4%
$100,000 to $149,99939,65917.0%
$150,000 to $199,99932,19413.8%
$200,000+85,85036.8%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in San Jose

4-person families (53,487 | 22.9%) account for the highest median family income in San Jose with $186,494 per family, while 2-person families (82,995 | 35.6%) have the highest median income of $62,491 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in San Jose
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families82,995 (35.6%)$124,982
3-Person Families58,429 (25.1%)$154,672
4-Person Families53,487 (22.9%)$186,494
5-Person Families22,343 (9.6%)$152,743
6-Person Families8,796 (3.8%)$156,690
7+ Person Families7,239 (3.1%)$168,650
Total233,289 (100.0%)$152,266

Family Income by Number of Earners in San Jose

The median family income in San Jose is $152,266, with families comprising 2 earners (102,656) having the highest median family income of $193,470, while families with no earners (21,121) have the lowest median family income of $53,887, accounting for 44.0% and 9.0% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in San Jose
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners21,121 (9.0%)$53,887
1 Earner67,843 (29.1%)$107,345
2 Earners102,656 (44.0%)$193,470
3+ Earners41,669 (17.9%)$188,421
Total233,289 (100.0%)$152,266

Household Income in San Jose

Household Income Brackets in San Jose

With 104,924 households falling in the category, the $200,000+ income range is the most frequent in San Jose, accounting for 32.3% of all households. In contrast, only 7,471 households (2.3%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in San Jose
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0008,7712.7%
$10,000 to $14,9997,4712.3%
$15,000 to $24,99912,3443.8%
$25,000 to $34,99912,3443.8%
$35,000 to $49,99918,5165.7%
$50,000 to $74,99931,1859.6%
$75,000 to $99,99931,1859.6%
$100,000 to $149,99954,57316.8%
$150,000 to $199,99943,52913.4%
$200,000+104,92432.3%

Household Income by Householder Age in San Jose

The median household income in San Jose is $136,010, with the highest median household income of $163,743 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 118,911 households (36.6%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $73,906, with 7,808 households (2.4%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in San Jose
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years7,808 (2.4%)$73,906
25 to 44 Years118,911 (36.6%)$163,743
45 to 64 Years128,104 (39.4%)$154,947
65+ Years70,019 (21.5%)$76,698
Total324,842 (100.0%)$136,010

Poverty in San Jose

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in San Jose

With 7.2% poverty level for males and 8.7% for females among the residents of San Jose, 18 to 24 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 5,854 males (13.0%) and 6,721 females (15.4%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in San Jose
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,180 (8.0%)2,047 (8.1%)
5 Years436 (8.0%)335 (7.0%)
6 to 11 Years2,978 (8.3%)2,653 (7.8%)
12 to 14 Years1,438 (7.2%)1,275 (6.8%)
15 Years463 (7.2%)672 (10.4%)
16 and 17 Years1,354 (10.4%)936 (8.0%)
18 to 24 Years5,854 (13.0%)6,721 (15.4%)
25 to 34 Years4,345 (5.2%)5,163 (7.3%)
35 to 44 Years3,506 (4.6%)4,761 (6.8%)
45 to 54 Years3,805 (5.3%)4,409 (6.5%)
55 to 64 Years4,926 (8.0%)4,598 (7.9%)
65 to 74 Years2,721 (7.3%)4,099 (9.7%)
75 Years and over2,241 (9.6%)4,783 (14.7%)
Total36,247 (7.2%)42,452 (8.7%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in San Jose

According to the poverty statistics in San Jose, males aged 35 to 44 years and females aged 45 to 54 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 95.4% of males and 93.5% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in San Jose
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years25,010 (92.0%)23,331 (91.9%)
5 Years4,998 (92.0%)4,428 (93.0%)
6 to 11 Years32,879 (91.7%)31,391 (92.2%)
12 to 14 Years18,519 (92.8%)17,429 (93.2%)
15 Years6,001 (92.8%)5,797 (89.6%)
16 and 17 Years11,717 (89.6%)10,844 (92.0%)
18 to 24 Years39,364 (87.1%)37,034 (84.6%)
25 to 34 Years79,190 (94.8%)65,362 (92.7%)
35 to 44 Years72,365 (95.4%)64,808 (93.2%)
45 to 54 Years67,379 (94.7%)63,102 (93.5%)
55 to 64 Years56,691 (92.0%)53,757 (92.1%)
65 to 74 Years34,472 (92.7%)38,030 (90.3%)
75 Years and over21,040 (90.4%)27,823 (85.3%)
Total469,625 (92.8%)443,136 (91.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in San Jose

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in San Jose show that 3.3% or 5,711 of the total 175,166 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 10.1%, comprising of 65 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.9%, which includes 2,139 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in San Jose
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children87,435 (96.9%)2,768 (3.1%)
1 or 2 Children71,764 (97.1%)2,139 (2.9%)
3 or 4 Children9,678 (92.9%)739 (7.1%)
5 or more Children578 (89.9%)65 (10.1%)
Total169,455 (96.7%)5,711 (3.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in San Jose

According to the poverty data in San Jose, 5.8% or 1,151 single-father households and 11.6% or 4,413 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 248 households (22.1%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 158 households (46.6%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in San Jose
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children435 (4.0%)1,089 (5.8%)
1 or 2 Children468 (6.0%)2,340 (14.7%)
3 or 4 Children248 (22.1%)826 (27.9%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)158 (46.6%)
Total1,151 (5.8%)4,413 (11.6%)

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

The poverty data for San Jose shows that 5,711 of the married-couple family households (3.3%) and 5,564 of the single-parent households (9.6%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 65 households (10.1%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 158 household (37.8%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in San Jose
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children2,768 (3.1%)1,524 (5.1%)
1 or 2 Children2,139 (2.9%)2,808 (11.8%)
3 or 4 Children739 (7.1%)1,074 (26.3%)
5 or more Children65 (10.1%)158 (37.8%)
Total5,711 (3.3%)5,564 (9.6%)

Race in San Jose

The most populous races in San Jose are Asian (381,796 | 38.1%), White / Caucasian (320,311 | 32.0%), and Hispanic or Latino (308,307 | 30.8%).
Race in San Jose
Race# Population% Population
Asian381,79638.1%
Black / African American29,3742.9%
Hawaiian / Pacific4,6960.5%
Hispanic or Latino308,30730.8%
Native / Alaskan8,4270.8%
White / Caucasian320,31132.0%
Two or more Races124,10112.4%
Some other Race132,47113.2%
Total1,001,176100.0%

Ancestry in San Jose

The most populous ancestries reported in San Jose are Mexican (257,418 | 25.7%), Sri Lankan (123,520 | 12.3%), Indian (Asian) (100,490 | 10.0%), Thai (76,780 | 7.7%), and Korean (63,825 | 6.4%), together accounting for 62.1% of all San Jose residents.
Ancestry in San Jose
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan5370.1%
African2,3990.2%
Alaska Native160.0%
Albanian1140.0%
Aleut20.0%
Alsatian240.0%
American17,2441.7%
Apache1,2500.1%
Arab7,5330.7%
Argentinean1,0520.1%
Armenian1,5220.2%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac3,0180.3%
Australian2930.0%
Austrian1,2910.1%
Bangladeshi5060.1%
Barbadian90.0%
Basque2450.0%
Belgian3710.0%
Belizean90.0%
Bhutanese17,3591.7%
Blackfeet3470.0%
Bolivian2490.0%
Brazilian1,3430.1%
British3,6410.4%
British West Indian360.0%
Bulgarian2530.0%
Burmese17,4531.7%
Cajun1680.0%
Cambodian5070.1%
Canadian1,2320.1%
Celtic520.0%
Central American22,3092.2%
Central American Indian1,0730.1%
Cherokee1,4860.2%
Cheyenne100.0%
Chickasaw100.0%
Chilean1,1610.1%
Chinese160.0%
Chippewa1290.0%
Choctaw4200.0%
Colombian3,1630.3%
Comanche690.0%
Costa Rican8060.1%
Cree80.0%
Creek1830.0%
Croatian1,7420.2%
Crow240.0%
Cuban1,5130.2%
Czech1,3820.1%
Czechoslovakian4990.1%
Danish2,7530.3%
Delaware290.0%
Dominican2760.0%
Dutch4,8260.5%
Dutch West Indian50.0%
Eastern European1,6940.2%
Ecuadorian3500.0%
Egyptian2,2500.2%
English38,6313.9%
Estonian730.0%
Ethiopian3,6250.4%
European13,1031.3%
Filipino7,7900.8%
Finnish1,5440.2%
French10,8931.1%
French American Indian130.0%
French Canadian1,4730.2%
German44,7464.5%
German Russian190.0%
Ghanaian2520.0%
Greek2,8090.3%
Guamanian / Chamorro1,6270.2%
Guatemalan3,7590.4%
Guyanese1170.0%
Haitian910.0%
Honduran3,3010.3%
Houma530.0%
Hungarian1,6230.2%
Icelander2350.0%
Indian (Asian)100,49010.0%
Indonesian1,0660.1%
Inupiat2370.0%
Iranian10,0431.0%
Iraqi3440.0%
Irish41,4964.1%
Iroquois180.0%
Israeli7640.1%
Italian32,4363.2%
Jamaican5660.1%
Japanese3,7740.4%
Jordanian3600.0%
Kenyan2630.0%
Korean63,8256.4%
Laotian9850.1%
Latvian2580.0%
Lebanese1,5220.2%
Liberian170.0%
Lithuanian1,5110.2%
Luxembourger440.0%
Macedonian950.0%
Malaysian1,8910.2%
Maltese5420.1%
Menominee50.0%
Mexican257,41825.7%
Mexican American Indian5,0240.5%
Mongolian3810.0%
Moroccan1430.0%
Native Hawaiian2,3530.2%
Navajo7520.1%
Nepalese370.0%
New Zealander370.0%
Nicaraguan3,4710.4%
Nigerian7190.1%
Northern European1,4810.2%
Norwegian5,9750.6%
Okinawan2360.0%
Osage110.0%
Paiute1090.0%
Pakistani1,2820.1%
Palestinian9390.1%
Panamanian6130.1%
Paraguayan580.0%
Pennsylvania German290.0%
Peruvian2,7670.3%
Pima750.0%
Polish7,7230.8%
Portuguese10,5011.1%
Potawatomi1240.0%
Pueblo1660.0%
Puerto Rican5,1470.5%
Romanian9880.1%
Russian7,5610.8%
Salvadoran10,2051.0%
Samoan1,7090.2%
Scandinavian1,2380.1%
Scotch-Irish2,6590.3%
Scottish7,4010.7%
Seminole170.0%
Serbian3860.0%
Shoshone190.0%
Sierra Leonean2890.0%
Sioux2130.0%
Slavic3820.0%
Slovak6700.1%
Slovene1830.0%
Somali660.0%
South African2010.0%
South American9,4240.9%
South American Indian2350.0%
Spaniard3,9160.4%
Spanish3,0930.3%
Spanish American1000.0%
Spanish American Indian450.0%
Sri Lankan123,52012.3%
Subsaharan African8,2790.8%
Sudanese560.0%
Swedish5,9960.6%
Swiss1,8100.2%
Syrian3710.0%
Taiwanese2450.0%
Thai76,7807.7%
Tlingit-Haida130.0%
Tohono O'Odham1890.0%
Tongan7670.1%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian630.0%
Tsimshian1500.0%
Turkish1,3260.1%
Ugandan90.0%
Ukrainian2,6970.3%
Uruguayan120.0%
Ute190.0%
Venezuelan5560.1%
Vietnamese8300.1%
Welsh2,2760.2%
West Indian1760.0%
Yaqui3670.0%
Yugoslavian1,2540.1%
Yuman310.0%
Yup'ik560.0%
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Immigrants in San Jose

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in San Jose came from Asia (268,777 | 26.9%), South Eastern Asia (122,358 | 12.2%), Latin America (105,901 | 10.6%), Central America (97,232 | 9.7%), and Mexico (84,963 | 8.5%), together accounting for 67.8% of all San Jose residents.
Immigrants in San Jose
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan4110.0%
Africa7,6190.8%
Argentina7010.1%
Armenia2440.0%
Asia268,77726.9%
Australia4860.1%
Austria1210.0%
Azores6630.1%
Bangladesh5830.1%
Barbados80.0%
Belarus5050.1%
Belgium1880.0%
Belize590.0%
Bolivia2010.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina8160.1%
Brazil1,4710.2%
Bulgaria2090.0%
Cambodia1,7950.2%
Cameroon1620.0%
Canada3,2990.3%
Caribbean7970.1%
Central America97,2329.7%
Chile9050.1%
China57,6325.8%
Colombia2,1500.2%
Congo520.0%
Costa Rica1610.0%
Croatia2410.0%
Cuba3760.0%
Czechoslovakia3100.0%
Denmark900.0%
Dominica300.0%
Dominican Republic910.0%
Eastern Africa4,6520.5%
Eastern Asia73,8637.4%
Eastern Europe9,8271.0%
Ecuador1280.0%
Egypt9270.1%
El Salvador5,2450.5%
England1,1780.1%
Eritrea8020.1%
Ethiopia3,0310.3%
Europe22,9642.3%
Fiji7400.1%
France1,8080.2%
Germany1,8640.2%
Ghana2050.0%
Greece3980.0%
Guatemala1,8790.2%
Guyana650.0%
Haiti80.0%
Honduras2,4540.3%
Hong Kong4,4680.4%
Hungary2350.0%
India52,4435.2%
Indonesia1,0800.1%
Iran10,0251.0%
Iraq6690.1%
Ireland3730.0%
Israel1,0040.1%
Italy7870.1%
Jamaica1850.0%
Japan4,9720.5%
Jordan3550.0%
Kazakhstan2670.0%
Kenya3930.0%
Korea10,8481.1%
Kuwait2050.0%
Laos1,4530.2%
Latin America105,90110.6%
Latvia1120.0%
Lebanon7300.1%
Liberia70.0%
Lithuania2270.0%
Malaysia1,4080.1%
Mexico84,9638.5%
Middle Africa2670.0%
Moldova1380.0%
Morocco930.0%
Nepal2110.0%
Netherlands4170.0%
Nicaragua2,0990.2%
Nigeria3340.0%
North Macedonia270.0%
Northern Africa1,2560.1%
Northern Europe4,4820.4%
Norway680.0%
Oceania1,9830.2%
Pakistan2,2020.2%
Panama3080.0%
Peru1,7270.2%
Philippines32,7433.3%
Poland6590.1%
Portugal2,3590.2%
Romania5490.1%
Russia3,4430.3%
Saudi Arabia4030.0%
Scotland2130.0%
Serbia1660.0%
Sierra Leone3060.0%
Singapore6300.1%
Somalia920.0%
South Africa3090.0%
South America7,8720.8%
South Central Asia66,7046.7%
South Eastern Asia122,35812.2%
Southern Europe3,9800.4%
Spain3770.0%
Sri Lanka3370.0%
Sudan950.0%
Sweden4560.1%
Switzerland2350.0%
Syria2200.0%
Taiwan13,4691.3%
Thailand1,0910.1%
Trinidad and Tobago580.0%
Turkey8030.1%
Uganda390.0%
Ukraine1,6710.2%
Uruguay120.0%
Uzbekistan1350.0%
Venezuela4320.0%
Vietnam81,2138.1%
Western Africa8590.1%
Western Asia5,4870.5%
Western Europe4,6330.5%
Yemen230.0%
Zaire250.0%
Zimbabwe930.0%
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Sex and Age in San Jose

Sex and Age in San Jose

The most populous age groups in San Jose are 30 to 34 Years (43,203 | 8.5%) for men and 30 to 34 Years (36,043 | 7.3%) for women.
Sex and Age in San Jose
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years27,555 (5.4%)26,039 (5.3%)
5 to 9 Years29,692 (5.8%)27,325 (5.6%)
10 to 14 Years32,340 (6.3%)31,165 (6.4%)
15 to 19 Years32,648 (6.4%)30,521 (6.2%)
20 to 24 Years34,104 (6.7%)33,189 (6.8%)
25 to 29 Years40,746 (8.0%)34,515 (7.0%)
30 to 34 Years43,203 (8.5%)36,043 (7.3%)
35 to 39 Years40,048 (7.8%)35,112 (7.2%)
40 to 44 Years36,102 (7.1%)34,474 (7.0%)
45 to 49 Years36,649 (7.2%)34,419 (7.0%)
50 to 54 Years34,669 (6.8%)33,124 (6.8%)
55 to 59 Years32,976 (6.5%)31,820 (6.5%)
60 to 64 Years28,832 (5.7%)26,663 (5.4%)
65 to 69 Years22,044 (4.3%)24,301 (5.0%)
70 to 74 Years15,407 (3.0%)18,130 (3.7%)
75 to 79 Years10,521 (2.1%)12,878 (2.6%)
80 to 84 Years6,603 (1.3%)9,381 (1.9%)
85 Years and over6,577 (1.3%)11,361 (2.3%)
Total510,716 (100.0%)490,460 (100.0%)

Families and Households in San Jose

Median Family Size in San Jose

The median family size in San Jose is 3.51 persons per family, with married-couple families (175,166 | 75.1%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.54 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (19,951 | 8.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.25 persons per family.
Median Family Size in San Jose
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple175,166 (75.1%)3.54
Single Male/Father19,951 (8.6%)3.25
Single Female/Mother38,172 (16.4%)3.48
Total Families233,289 (100.0%)3.51

Median Household Size in San Jose

The median household size in San Jose is 3.03 persons per household, with single female/mother households (38,172 | 11.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.8 persons per household. non-family households (91,553 | 28.2%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.48 persons per household.
Median Household Size in San Jose
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple175,166 (53.9%)3.60
Single Male/Father19,951 (6.1%)3.70
Single Female/Mother38,172 (11.7%)3.80
Non-family91,553 (28.2%)1.48
Total Households324,842 (100.0%)3.03

Household Size by Marriage Status in San Jose

Out of a total of 324,842 households in San Jose, 233,289 (71.8%) are family households, while 91,553 (28.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 75,831, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 65,708.
Household Size by Marriage Status in San Jose
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-65,708 (20.2%)
2-Person Households75,831 (23.3%)18,392 (5.7%)
3-Person Households58,089 (17.9%)3,899 (1.2%)
4-Person Households55,631 (17.1%)2,199 (0.7%)
5-Person Households24,475 (7.5%)949 (0.3%)
6-Person Households9,852 (3.0%)188 (0.1%)
7+ Person Households9,411 (2.9%)218 (0.1%)
Total233,289 (71.8%)91,553 (28.2%)

Female Fertility in San Jose

Fertility by Age in San Jose

Average fertility rate in San Jose is 45.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 59.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 55.5% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in San Jose
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years123 (1.1%)4.0
20 to 34 years6,126 (55.5%)59.0
35 to 50 years4,795 (43.4%)43.0
Total11,044 (100.0%)45.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in San Jose

80.0% of women with births (11,044) in San Jose are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 18.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in San Jose
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)123 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years4,907 (80.1%)1,219 (19.9%)
35 to 50 years3,932 (82.0%)863 (18.0%)
Total8,835 (80.0%)2,209 (20.0%)

Fertility by Education in San Jose

Average fertility rate in San Jose is 45.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 72.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 26.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree represent 28.5% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in San Jose
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School1,014 (9.2%)26.0
High School Diploma1,368 (12.4%)37.0
College or Associate's Degree2,383 (21.6%)38.0
Bachelor's Degree3,146 (28.5%)49.0
Graduate Degree3,133 (28.4%)72.0
Total11,044 (100.0%)45.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in San Jose

20.0% of women with births in San Jose are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 96.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 48.5% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in San Jose
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School727 (71.7%)287 (28.3%)
High School Diploma705 (51.5%)663 (48.5%)
College or Associate's Degree1,542 (64.7%)841 (35.3%)
Bachelor's Degree2,857 (90.8%)289 (9.2%)
Graduate Degree3,008 (96.0%)125 (4.0%)
Total8,835 (80.0%)2,209 (20.0%)

Employment Characteristics in San Jose

Employment by Class of Employer in San Jose

Among the 509,270 employed individuals in San Jose, private company employees (384,752 | 75.5%), local government employees (37,239 | 7.3%), and not-for-profit organizations (30,804 | 6.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in San Jose
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees384,75275.5%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)13,0412.6%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)26,8785.3%
Not-for-profit Organizations30,8046.0%
Local Government Employees37,2397.3%
State Government Employees9,4171.8%
Federal Government Employees6,4431.3%
Unpaid Family Workers6960.1%
Total509,270100.0%

Employment Status by Age in San Jose

According to the labor force statistics for San Jose, out of the total population over 16 years of age (814,116), 67.9% or 552,785 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.7% or 25,981 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 87.9% or 69,657 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 11.0% or 1,602 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in San Jose
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years14,565 (29.0%)1,602 (11.0%)
20 to 24 Years47,845 (71.1%)4,497 (9.4%)
25 to 29 Years64,950 (86.3%)3,572 (5.5%)
30 to 34 Years69,657 (87.9%)2,159 (3.1%)
35 to 44 Years123,876 (85.0%)4,831 (3.9%)
45 to 54 Years118,310 (85.2%)4,614 (3.9%)
55 to 59 Years49,958 (77.1%)1,948 (3.9%)
60 to 64 Years35,239 (63.5%)1,656 (4.7%)
65 to 74 Years24,763 (31.0%)1,139 (4.6%)
75 Years and over3,267 (5.7%)232 (7.1%)
Total552,785 (67.9%)25,981 (4.7%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in San Jose

According to labor force statistics for San Jose, 82.6% of individuals (462,060) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (559,395) are in the labor force, with 4.1% or 18,944 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 87.4% or 238,802 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 5.5% or 3,727 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in San Jose
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School51,053 (71.5%)3,784 (5.3%)
High School Diploma67,763 (78.2%)4,766 (5.5%)
College / Associate Degree104,409 (81.5%)6,149 (4.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher238,802 (87.4%)8,470 (3.1%)
Total462,060 (82.6%)22,935 (4.1%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in San Jose

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in San Jose are Computers, Engineering & Science (96,259 | 18.3%), Management (63,872 | 12.1%), Computers & Mathematics (52,459 | 10.0%), Community & Social Service (48,502 | 9.2%), and Architecture & Engineering (36,557 | 7.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in San Jose

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in San Jose, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (82.0%), Computers & Mathematics (76.3%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (76.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (75.4%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (72.7%), and Education Instruction & Library (69.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in San Jose
OccupationMaleFemale
Management38,262 (59.9%)25,610 (40.1%)
Business & Financial13,502 (40.4%)19,903 (59.6%)
Computers, Engineering & Science73,247 (76.1%)23,012 (23.9%)
Computers & Mathematics40,008 (76.3%)12,451 (23.7%)
Architecture & Engineering29,968 (82.0%)6,589 (18.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science3,271 (45.2%)3,972 (54.8%)
Community & Social Service 18,009 (37.1%)30,493 (62.9%)
Education, Arts & Media2,223 (34.4%)4,234 (65.6%)
Legal Services & Support2,253 (43.5%)2,926 (56.5%)
Education Instruction & Library8,098 (30.2%)18,698 (69.8%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment5,435 (54.0%)4,635 (46.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating5,959 (27.3%)15,840 (72.7%)
Health Technologists3,780 (24.6%)11,606 (75.4%)
Total (Category)148,979 (56.5%)114,858 (43.5%)
Total (Overall)293,810 (55.9%)232,134 (44.1%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in San Jose are Food Preparation & Serving (26,540 | 5.1%), Healthcare Support (20,105 | 3.8%), Cleaning & Maintenance (18,845 | 3.6%), Personal Care & Service (13,932 | 2.6%), and Security & Protection (8,470 | 1.6%).
Services Occupations in San Jose

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in San Jose, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (77.3%), Security & Protection (75.4%), and Firefighting & Prevention (74.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (80.0%), Healthcare Support (78.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (51.6%).
Services Occupations by Sex in San Jose
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support4,423 (22.0%)15,682 (78.0%)
Security & Protection6,386 (75.4%)2,084 (24.6%)
Firefighting & Prevention5,095 (74.9%)1,706 (25.1%)
Law Enforcement1,291 (77.3%)378 (22.7%)
Food Preparation & Serving12,855 (48.4%)13,685 (51.6%)
Cleaning & Maintenance10,954 (58.1%)7,891 (41.9%)
Personal Care & Service2,792 (20.0%)11,140 (80.0%)
Total (Category)37,410 (42.6%)50,482 (57.4%)
Total (Overall)293,810 (55.9%)232,134 (44.1%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in San Jose are Office & Administration (46,588 | 8.9%), and Sales & Related (42,095 | 8.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations in San Jose

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in San Jose
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related22,593 (53.7%)19,502 (46.3%)
Office & Administration15,086 (32.4%)31,502 (67.6%)
Total (Category)37,679 (42.5%)51,004 (57.5%)
Total (Overall)293,810 (55.9%)232,134 (44.1%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in San Jose are Construction & Extraction (23,237 | 4.4%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (10,698 | 2.0%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (1,751 | 0.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in San Jose

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in San Jose
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry1,267 (72.4%)484 (27.6%)
Construction & Extraction22,771 (98.0%)466 (2.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair10,164 (95.0%)534 (5.0%)
Total (Category)34,202 (95.8%)1,484 (4.2%)
Total (Overall)293,810 (55.9%)232,134 (44.1%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in San Jose are Production (25,265 | 4.8%), Material Moving (12,523 | 2.4%), and Transportation (12,058 | 2.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in San Jose

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in San Jose
OccupationMaleFemale
Production16,088 (63.7%)9,177 (36.3%)
Transportation10,456 (86.7%)1,602 (13.3%)
Material Moving8,996 (71.8%)3,527 (28.2%)
Total (Category)35,540 (71.3%)14,306 (28.7%)
Total (Overall)293,810 (55.9%)232,134 (44.1%)

Employment Industries by Sex in San Jose

Employment Industries in San Jose

The major employment industries in San Jose include Manufacturing (87,118 | 16.6%), Professional & Scientific (77,238 | 14.7%), Health Care & Social Assistance (61,143 | 11.6%), Retail Trade (47,403 | 9.0%), and Educational Services (39,397 | 7.5%).
Employment Industries in San Jose

Employment Industries by Sex in San Jose

The San Jose industries that see more men than women are Construction (90.7%), Transportation & Warehousing (77.4%), and Enterprise Management (72.2%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (73.6%), Educational Services (65.8%), and Finance & Insurance (56.3%).
Employment Industries by Sex in San Jose
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting1,636 (69.1%)731 (30.9%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction96 (54.2%)81 (45.8%)
Construction28,310 (90.7%)2,916 (9.3%)
Manufacturing60,444 (69.4%)26,674 (30.6%)
Wholesale Trade5,822 (66.1%)2,982 (33.9%)
Retail Trade25,795 (54.4%)21,608 (45.6%)
Transportation & Warehousing12,544 (77.4%)3,671 (22.6%)
Utilities1,354 (66.2%)692 (33.8%)
Information15,033 (67.8%)7,145 (32.2%)
Finance & Insurance6,210 (43.7%)8,000 (56.3%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing4,671 (54.3%)3,930 (45.7%)
Professional & Scientific47,868 (62.0%)29,370 (38.0%)
Enterprise Management994 (72.2%)383 (27.8%)
Administrative & Support16,676 (63.3%)9,659 (36.7%)
Educational Services13,464 (34.2%)25,933 (65.8%)
Health Care & Social Assistance16,120 (26.4%)45,023 (73.6%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation4,539 (51.3%)4,312 (48.7%)
Accommodation & Food Services17,308 (48.2%)18,626 (51.8%)
Public Administration6,365 (46.8%)7,232 (53.2%)
Total293,810 (55.9%)232,134 (44.1%)

Education in San Jose

School Enrollment in San Jose

The most common levels of schooling among the 259,627 students in San Jose are college / undergraduate (68,457 | 26.4%), high school (53,493 | 20.6%), and middle school (47,517 | 18.3%).
School Enrollment in San Jose
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool14,5295.6%
Kindergarten11,5684.5%
Elementary School46,70418.0%
Middle School47,51718.3%
High School53,49320.6%
College / Undergraduate68,45726.4%
Graduate / Professional17,3596.7%
Total259,627100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in San Jose

Out of a total of 259,627 students who are enrolled in schools in San Jose, 43,877 (16.9%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 215,750 (83.1%) 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 7,319 (58.5% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 31,542 (87.6% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in San Jose
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds5,193 (41.5%)7,319 (58.5%)
5 to 9 Year Old46,897 (85.1%)8,222 (14.9%)
10 to 14 Year Olds54,211 (86.8%)8,240 (13.2%)
15 to 17 Year Olds31,730 (85.7%)5,300 (14.3%)
18 to 19 Year Olds18,795 (86.8%)2,861 (13.2%)
20 to 24 Year Olds31,542 (87.6%)4,467 (12.4%)
25 to 34 Year Olds16,521 (79.4%)4,295 (20.6%)
35 Years and over10,823 (77.1%)3,211 (22.9%)
Total215,750 (83.1%)43,877 (16.9%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in San Jose

Engineering (76,139 | 22.3%), business (55,277 | 16.2%), computers & mathematics (36,528 | 10.7%), science & technology (26,816 | 7.9%), and social sciences (24,516 | 7.2%) are the most common fields of study among 340,945 individuals in San Jose who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in San Jose
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics36,52810.7%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural18,3435.4%
Physical & Health Sciences14,1774.2%
Psychology11,9223.5%
Social Sciences24,5167.2%
Engineering76,13922.3%
Multidisciplinary Studies2,9370.9%
Science & Technology26,8167.9%
Business55,27716.2%
Education14,9294.4%
Literature & Languages12,6603.7%
Liberal Arts & History12,0513.5%
Visual & Performing Arts11,7863.5%
Communications10,0662.9%
Arts & Humanities12,7983.7%
Total340,945100.0%

Transportation & Commute in San Jose

Vehicle Availability by Sex in San Jose

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in San Jose are males with 2 vehicles (107,122, accounting for 37.7%) and females with 2 vehicles (82,062, making up 48.4%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in San Jose
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle8,455 (3.0%)6,839 (3.1%)
1 Vehicle47,835 (16.8%)37,843 (17.1%)
2 Vehicles107,122 (37.7%)82,062 (37.1%)
3 Vehicles61,950 (21.8%)49,486 (22.4%)
4 Vehicles33,536 (11.8%)26,005 (11.8%)
5 or more Vehicles25,467 (9.0%)18,970 (8.6%)
Total284,365 (100.0%)221,205 (100.0%)

Commute Time in San Jose

The most frequently occuring commute durations in San Jose are 30 to 34 minutes (76,150 commuters, 17.9%), 20 to 24 minutes (73,734 commuters, 17.3%), and 15 to 19 minutes (68,848 commuters, 16.2%).
Commute Time in San Jose
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes4,6911.1%
5 to 9 Minutes19,8104.6%
10 to 14 Minutes41,0189.6%
15 to 19 Minutes68,84816.2%
20 to 24 Minutes73,73417.3%
25 to 29 Minutes30,2257.1%
30 to 34 Minutes76,15017.9%
35 to 39 Minutes12,4032.9%
40 to 44 Minutes20,2114.7%
45 to 59 Minutes38,9109.1%
60 to 89 Minutes28,0566.6%
90 or more Minutes12,2142.9%

Commute Time by Sex in San Jose

The most common commute times in San Jose are 30 to 34 minutes (44,889 commuters, 18.6%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (32,128 commuters, 17.3%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in San Jose
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes2,905 (1.2%)1,786 (1.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes8,876 (3.7%)10,934 (5.9%)
10 to 14 Minutes20,902 (8.7%)20,116 (10.8%)
15 to 19 Minutes37,215 (15.5%)31,633 (17.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes41,606 (17.3%)32,128 (17.3%)
25 to 29 Minutes16,816 (7.0%)13,409 (7.2%)
30 to 34 Minutes44,889 (18.6%)31,261 (16.8%)
35 to 39 Minutes7,429 (3.1%)4,974 (2.7%)
40 to 44 Minutes11,492 (4.8%)8,719 (4.7%)
45 to 59 Minutes24,003 (10.0%)14,907 (8.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes16,932 (7.0%)11,124 (6.0%)
90 or more Minutes7,608 (3.2%)4,606 (2.5%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in San Jose

The most frequent times of departure to work in San Jose are 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (31,720, 13.2%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (28,401, 15.3%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in San Jose
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM11,418 (4.7%)5,350 (2.9%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM9,562 (4.0%)3,810 (2.1%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM10,063 (4.2%)5,514 (3.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM19,270 (8.0%)9,452 (5.1%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM18,598 (7.7%)12,814 (6.9%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM30,424 (12.6%)24,607 (13.3%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM21,630 (9.0%)21,909 (11.8%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM31,720 (13.2%)28,401 (15.3%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM16,980 (7.1%)16,096 (8.7%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM29,503 (12.3%)21,932 (11.8%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM11,514 (4.8%)9,392 (5.1%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM3,963 (1.7%)3,442 (1.8%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM14,681 (6.1%)13,154 (7.1%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM11,347 (4.7%)9,724 (5.2%)
Total240,673 (100.0%)185,597 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in San Jose

Occupancy by Ownership in San Jose

Of the total 324,842 dwellings in San Jose, owner-occupied units account for 181,299 (55.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 143,543 (44.2%).
Occupancy by Ownership in San Jose
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units181,29955.8%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units143,54344.2%
Total Occupied Housing Units324,842100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in San Jose

Occupancy by Household Size in San Jose
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household65,70820.2%
2-Person Household94,22329.0%
3-Person Household61,98819.1%
4+ Person Household102,92331.7%
Total Housing Units324,842100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in San Jose

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in San Jose
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household28,943 (44.1%)36,765 (55.9%)
2-Person Household53,986 (57.3%)40,237 (42.7%)
3-Person Household37,144 (59.9%)24,844 (40.1%)
4+ Person Household61,226 (59.5%)41,697 (40.5%)
Total Housing Units181,299 (55.8%)143,543 (44.2%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in San Jose

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in San Jose
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School14,273 (40.6%)20,876 (59.4%)
High School Diploma18,229 (43.7%)23,506 (56.3%)
College/Associate Degree40,440 (51.6%)37,939 (48.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher108,357 (63.9%)61,222 (36.1%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in San Jose

Occupancy by Age of Householder in San Jose
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years59,55618.3%
35 to 44 Years67,16320.7%
45 to 54 Years68,55521.1%
55 to 64 Years59,54918.3%
65 to 74 Years41,04012.6%
75 to 84 Years20,3456.3%
85 Years and Over8,6342.7%
Total324,842100.0%

Housing Finances in San Jose

Median Income by Occupancy in San Jose

Median Income by Occupancy in San Jose
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied181,299 (55.8%)$175,608
Renter-Occupied143,543 (44.2%)$96,359
Average324,842 (100.0%)$136,010

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in San Jose

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in San Jose
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0002,038 (1.1%)3,688 (2.6%)
$5,000 to $9,999810 (0.4%)2,290 (1.6%)
$10,000 to $14,9991,733 (1.0%)5,840 (4.1%)
$15,000 to $19,9991,705 (0.9%)3,789 (2.6%)
$20,000 to $24,9992,327 (1.3%)4,380 (3.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9994,699 (2.6%)7,799 (5.4%)
$35,000 to $49,9997,509 (4.1%)11,016 (7.7%)
$50,000 to $74,99913,994 (7.7%)17,289 (12.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99913,624 (7.5%)17,603 (12.3%)
$100,000 to $149,99928,318 (15.6%)26,097 (18.2%)
$150,000 or more104,542 (57.7%)43,752 (30.5%)
Total181,299 (100.0%)143,543 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in San Jose

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in San Jose
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3002,611 (1.4%)1,310 (0.9%)
$300 to $4994,989 (2.8%)3,822 (2.7%)
$500 to $79913,232 (7.3%)4,389 (3.1%)
$800 to $99910,231 (5.6%)2,777 (1.9%)
$1,000 to $1,49919,225 (10.6%)10,987 (7.6%)
$1,500 to $1,99913,037 (7.2%)18,260 (12.7%)
$2,000 to $2,49913,299 (7.3%)27,071 (18.9%)
$2,500 to $2,99914,859 (8.2%)23,739 (16.5%)
$3,000 or more89,816 (49.5%)47,343 (33.0%)
Total181,299 (100.0%)143,543 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in San Jose

Housing Structures in San Jose

Housing Structures in San Jose
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached169,97052.3%
Single Unit, Attached37,03111.4%
2 Unit Apartments4,2401.3%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments16,3895.1%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments14,4864.5%
10 or more Apartments71,03121.9%
Mobile Home / Other11,6953.6%
Total324,842100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in San Jose

Housing Structures by Occupancy in San Jose
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached138,089 (81.2%)31,881 (18.8%)
Single Unit, Attached22,090 (59.7%)14,941 (40.4%)
2 Unit Apartments659 (15.5%)3,581 (84.5%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments2,666 (16.3%)13,723 (83.7%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments2,438 (16.8%)12,048 (83.2%)
10 or more Apartments5,601 (7.9%)65,430 (92.1%)
Mobile Home / Other9,756 (83.4%)1,939 (16.6%)
Total181,299 (55.8%)143,543 (44.2%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in San Jose

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in San Jose
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room845 (0.5%)14,356 (10.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms8,435 (4.6%)49,491 (34.5%)
4 or 5 Rooms58,789 (32.4%)54,466 (37.9%)
6 or 7 Rooms74,413 (41.0%)19,914 (13.9%)
8 or more Rooms38,817 (21.4%)5,316 (3.7%)
Total181,299 (100.0%)143,543 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in San Jose

Housing Structure by Heating Type in San Jose
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas134,028 (73.9%)58,315 (40.6%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas2,811 (1.5%)1,923 (1.3%)
Electricity39,729 (21.9%)77,807 (54.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene80 (0.0%)166 (0.1%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels3,116 (1.7%)834 (0.6%)
No Fuel Used1,535 (0.9%)4,498 (3.1%)
Total181,299 (100.0%)143,543 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in San Jose

Household Vehicle Usage in San Jose
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle4,997 (2.8%)14,168 (9.9%)
1 Vehicle34,586 (19.1%)55,339 (38.6%)
2 Vehicles76,523 (42.2%)48,753 (34.0%)
3 or more Vehicles65,193 (36.0%)25,283 (17.6%)
Total181,299 (100.0%)143,543 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in San Jose

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in San Jose

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units55,723125,576
Median Property Value$1,072,300$1,179,900
Median Household Income$110,941$84,058
Monthly Housing Costs$965$89,253
Real Estate Taxes$5,684$1,356

Property Value by Mortgage Status in San Jose

Property Value by Mortgage Status in San Jose
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0001,481 (2.7%)1,007 (0.8%)
$50,000 to $99,9991,068 (1.9%)327 (0.3%)
$100,000 to $299,9995,118 (9.2%)2,631 (2.1%)
$300,000 to $499,9992,185 (3.9%)3,442 (2.7%)
$500,000 to $749,9995,116 (9.2%)10,226 (8.1%)
$750,000 to $999,9999,519 (17.1%)23,738 (18.9%)
$1,000,000 or more31,236 (56.1%)84,205 (67.1%)
Total55,723 (100.0%)125,576 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in San Jose

Household Income by Mortgage Status in San Jose
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0001,717 (3.1%)1,596 (1.3%)
$10,000 to $24,9993,711 (6.7%)1,131 (0.9%)
$25,000 to $34,9992,891 (5.2%)2,054 (1.6%)
$35,000 to $49,9994,188 (7.5%)1,808 (1.4%)
$50,000 to $74,9997,282 (13.1%)3,321 (2.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9995,759 (10.3%)6,712 (5.3%)
$100,000 to $149,9999,691 (17.4%)7,865 (6.3%)
$150,000 or more20,484 (36.8%)18,627 (14.8%)
Total55,723 (100.0%)125,576 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in San Jose

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in San Jose
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x5,287 (9.5%)205,798 (163.9%)
2.0x to 2.9x3,793 (6.8%)6,669 (5.3%)
3.0x to 3.9x4,488 (8.1%)11,548 (9.2%)
4.0x or more41,610 (74.7%)17,092 (13.6%)
Total55,723 (100.0%)125,576 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in San Jose

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in San Jose
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8003,599 (6.5%)386 (0.3%)
$800 to $1,4992,109 (3.8%)1,827 (1.5%)
$800 to $1,49946,232 (83.0%)1,674 (1.3%)
Total55,723 (100.0%)125,576 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in San Jose

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in San Jose

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in San Jose
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years63,155 (98.8%)780 (1.2%)
6 to 18 Years158,388 (97.7%)3,728 (2.3%)
19 to 25 Years85,478 (91.9%)7,541 (8.1%)
26 to 34 Years128,594 (92.4%)10,514 (7.6%)
35 to 44 Years135,867 (93.5%)9,491 (6.5%)
45 to 54 Years129,508 (93.4%)9,193 (6.6%)
55 to 64 Years113,353 (94.5%)6,619 (5.5%)
65 to 74 Years78,245 (98.6%)1,077 (1.4%)
75 Years and older55,365 (99.1%)522 (0.9%)
Total947,953 (95.0%)49,465 (5.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in San Jose

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in San Jose
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born63,155 (98.8%)780 (1.2%)
Foreign Born, Citizen158,388 (97.7%)3,728 (2.3%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen85,478 (91.9%)7,541 (8.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in San Jose

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in San Jose
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00048,662 (93.4%)3,454 (6.6%)
$25,000 to $49,99970,159 (92.3%)5,871 (7.7%)
$50,000 to $74,99978,054 (91.9%)6,865 (8.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99987,244 (93.6%)5,983 (6.4%)
$100,000 and over652,423 (96.1%)26,433 (3.9%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in San Jose

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in San Jose
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 618,826 (29.4%)47,005 (73.5%)
6 to 18 Years50,664 (31.2%)113,983 (70.3%)
19 to 25 Years19,871 (21.4%)67,468 (72.5%)
25 to 34 Years20,604 (14.8%)110,481 (79.4%)
35 to 44 Years21,827 (15.0%)116,877 (80.4%)
45 to 54 Years20,482 (14.8%)112,185 (80.9%)
55 to 64 Years26,062 (21.7%)90,922 (75.8%)
65 to 74 Years70,675 (89.1%)38,804 (48.9%)
75 Years and over54,457 (97.4%)25,932 (46.4%)
Total303,468 (30.4%)723,657 (72.6%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in San Jose

Disability Status by Sex by Age in San Jose
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years201 (0.7%)52 (0.2%)
5 to 17 Years4,082 (5.0%)2,446 (3.2%)
18 to 34 Years6,180 (4.7%)5,260 (4.5%)
35 to 64 Years15,004 (7.2%)14,333 (7.3%)
65 to 74 Years6,998 (18.8%)9,916 (23.5%)
75 Years and over11,180 (48.0%)18,181 (55.8%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in San Jose

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in San Jose: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years113 (0.4%)52 (0.2%)
5 to 17 Years290 (0.4%)267 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years565 (0.4%)669 (0.6%)
35 to 64 Years3,195 (1.5%)2,050 (1.1%)
65 to 74 Years2,674 (7.2%)1,955 (4.6%)
75 Years and over6,136 (26.4%)6,415 (19.7%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in San Jose: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years88 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years434 (0.5%)571 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years1,146 (0.9%)1,045 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years2,853 (1.4%)2,954 (1.5%)
65 to 74 Years1,225 (3.3%)1,368 (3.3%)
75 Years and over2,196 (9.4%)2,708 (8.3%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in San Jose: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years3,521 (4.3%)1,590 (2.1%)
18 to 34 Years4,213 (3.2%)3,123 (2.7%)
35 to 64 Years6,194 (3.0%)5,348 (2.7%)
65 to 74 Years2,004 (5.4%)2,344 (5.6%)
75 Years and over3,157 (13.6%)6,043 (18.5%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in San Jose: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years466 (0.6%)283 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years1,270 (1.0%)944 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years6,774 (3.3%)7,388 (3.8%)
65 to 74 Years3,975 (10.7%)6,787 (16.1%)
75 Years and over6,846 (29.4%)13,813 (42.4%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in San Jose: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,389 (1.7%)546 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years1,206 (0.9%)684 (0.6%)
35 to 64 Years2,749 (1.3%)2,813 (1.4%)
65 to 74 Years1,416 (3.8%)1,861 (4.4%)
75 Years and over3,316 (14.2%)6,847 (21.0%)

Technology Access in San Jose

Computing Device Access in San Jose

Computing Device Access in San Jose
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop287,83388.6%
Smartphone303,90493.5%
Tablet238,55573.4%
No Computing Device9,4182.9%
Total324,842100.0%

Internet Access in San Jose

Internet Access in San Jose
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet3700.1%
Broadband Home273,41484.2%
Cellular Data Only25,6667.9%
Satellite Internet19,5756.0%
No Internet17,9225.5%
Total324,842100.0%

San Jose Summary

San Jose, California is the largest city in the San Francisco Bay Area and the 10th largest city in the United States. It is located in the heart of Silicon Valley, the world’s leading technology hub. San Jose is a vibrant and diverse city with a rich history, geography, economy, and demographics.

History

San Jose was founded in 1777 by Spanish colonists as El Pueblo de San Jose de Guadalupe. It was the first civilian settlement in the Spanish colony of Alta California. The city was named after Saint Joseph, the patron saint of the Spanish-Mexican settlers. San Jose was the first capital of the newly formed state of California in 1849.
The city experienced rapid growth in the late 19th and early 20th centuries due to the booming agricultural industry. The city was also a major hub for the railroad industry, which connected San Jose to the rest of the country.
In the 1950s, San Jose began to experience a population boom due to the influx of people from the Dust Bowl and the Great Migration. This population boom was further fueled by the growth of the technology industry in Silicon Valley.

Geography

San Jose is located in the southern part of the San Francisco Bay Area. It is situated at the southern end of the Santa Clara Valley, which is surrounded by the Santa Cruz Mountains to the west and the Diablo Range to the east. The city is bordered by the cities of Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, and Milpitas.
The city has a total area of 180.5 square miles, of which 177.2 square miles is land and 3.3 square miles is water. San Jose is located at an elevation of 82 feet above sea level.

Economy

San Jose is the economic center of Silicon Valley and the largest city in the Bay Area. The city is home to many of the world’s leading technology companies, including Apple, Google, and Facebook.
The city’s economy is also driven by the tourism industry, which is fueled by its many attractions, such as the Winchester Mystery House, the Tech Museum of Innovation, and the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum.
San Jose is also home to several major universities, including San Jose State University, Santa Clara University, and Stanford University. These universities are major employers in the city and contribute to the city’s economy.

Demographics

As of 2019, San Jose had a population of 1,030,119. The city is ethnically diverse, with the largest ethnic groups being White (37.2%), Hispanic or Latino (31.2%), Asian (25.7%), and African American (3.7%).
The median household income in San Jose is $103,717, which is significantly higher than the national median of $61,937. The median home value in the city is $1,072,400, which is also significantly higher than the national median of $219,700.
San Jose is a vibrant and diverse city with a rich history, geography, economy, and demographics. The city is home to many of the world’s leading technology companies and is a major hub for the tourism industry. San Jose is also home to several major universities, which contribute to the city’s economy. The city’s population is ethnically diverse and has a higher median household income and home value than the national average.

Common Questions

What is Per Capita Income in San Jose?
Per Capita income in San Jose is $59,913.
What is the Median Family Income in San Jose?
Median Family Income in San Jose is $152,266.
What is the Median Household income in San Jose?
Median Household Income in San Jose is $136,010.
What is Income or Wage Gap in San Jose?
Income or Wage Gap in San Jose is 32.5%.
Women in San Jose earn 67.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in San Jose?
Family Income Deficit in San Jose is $10,730.
Families that are below poverty line in San Jose earn $10,730 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in San Jose?
Inequality or Gini Index in San Jose is 0.46.
What is the Total Population of San Jose?
Total Population of San Jose is 1,001,176.
What is the Total Male Population of San Jose?
Total Male Population of San Jose is 510,716.
What is the Total Female Population of San Jose?
Total Female Population of San Jose is 490,460.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in San Jose?
There are 104.13 Males per 100 Females in San Jose.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in San Jose?
There are 96.03 Females per 100 Males in San Jose.
What is the Median Population Age in San Jose?
Median Population Age in San Jose is 37.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in San Jose
Average Family Size in San Jose is 3.5 People.
What is the Average Household Size in San Jose
Average Household Size in San Jose is 3.0 People.
How Large is the Labor Force in San Jose?
There are 552,785 People in the Labor Forcein in San Jose.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in San Jose?
67.9% of People are in the Labor Force in San Jose.
What is the Unemployment Rate in San Jose?
Unemployment Rate in San Jose is 4.7%.