San Jose, CA Demographics
A map of San Jose's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Asian | 386,993 | 38.2% |
Hispanic | 316,266 | 31.2% |
White | 236,095 | 23.3% |
Multiracial | 36,275 | 3.6% |
Black | 27,422 | 2.7% |
Native American/Other | 10,189 | 1.0% |
San Jose, California had a population of 1,013,240 in 2020. It was 23.3% White, 2.7% Black, 38.2% Asian, 31.2% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 3.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of San Jose, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,611 places in California, San Jose is the 3rd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
San Jose's White Population
236,095 residents of San Jose identify as White, or 23.3%. This makes the White share of the population of San Jose slightly less than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, San Jose is ranked #1262 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
San Jose is more White than neighboring Alum Rock (10.3% White). San Jose is less White than neighboring Burbank (31.5% White), Fruitdale (48% White), East Foothills (35.2% White), and Cambrian Park (54.1% White).
San Jose's Black Population
27,422 residents of San Jose identify as Black, or 2.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of San Jose roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, San Jose is ranked #339 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
San Jose is more Black than neighboring Alum Rock (1.2% Black), East Foothills (1.6% Black), and Cambrian Park (1.3% Black). San Jose is less Black than neighboring Burbank (2.9% Black), and Fruitdale (2.8% Black).
San Jose's Asian Population
386,993 residents of San Jose identify as Asian, or 38.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of San Jose considerably larger than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, San Jose is ranked #48 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
San Jose is more Asian than neighboring Alum Rock (18.5% Asian), Burbank (14.1% Asian), Fruitdale (14.8% Asian), East Foothills (25.2% Asian), and Cambrian Park (19.9% Asian).
San Jose's Hispanic Population
316,266 residents of San Jose identify as Hispanic, or 31.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of San Jose slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, San Jose is ranked #616 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
San Jose is more Hispanic than neighboring Fruitdale (27.6% Hispanic), and Cambrian Park (16.8% Hispanic). San Jose is less Hispanic than neighboring Alum Rock (67.1% Hispanic), Burbank (46% Hispanic), and East Foothills (32.4% Hispanic).
San Jose's Native American/Other Population
10,189 residents of San Jose identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of San Jose roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of California (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,611 places in California, San Jose is ranked #965 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
San Jose is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fruitdale (0.9% Native American/Other). San Jose is less Native American/Other than neighboring Alum Rock (1.1% Native American/Other), Burbank (1.6% Native American/Other), and East Foothills (1.2% Native American/Other).
San Jose's Multiracial Population
36,275 residents of San Jose identify as Multiracial, or 3.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of San Jose roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, San Jose is ranked #1061 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
San Jose is more Multiracial than neighboring Alum Rock (1.8% Multiracial). San Jose is less Multiracial than neighboring Burbank (4.1% Multiracial), Fruitdale (5.9% Multiracial), East Foothills (4.4% Multiracial), and Cambrian Park (6.8% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.