Santa Clara, CA Demographics
A map of Santa Clara's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Asian | 59,678 | 46.8% |
White | 35,930 | 28.1% |
Hispanic | 22,550 | 17.7% |
Multiracial | 5,403 | 4.2% |
Black | 2,713 | 2.1% |
Native American/Other | 1,373 | 1.1% |
Santa Clara, California had a population of 127,647 in 2020. It was 28.1% White, 2.1% Black, 46.8% Asian, 17.7% Hispanic, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 4.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Santa Clara, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,611 places in California, Santa Clara is the 46th 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).
Santa Clara's White Population
35,930 residents of Santa Clara identify as White, or 28.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Santa Clara slightly less than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Santa Clara is ranked #1204 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Santa Clara is more White than neighboring Sunnyvale (27.8% White), and Cupertino (21.7% White). Santa Clara is less White than neighboring Burbank (31.5% White), Fruitdale (48% White), and Campbell (47.4% White).
Santa Clara's Black Population
2,713 residents of Santa Clara identify as Black, or 2.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Santa Clara roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Santa Clara is ranked #415 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Santa Clara is more Black than neighboring Sunnyvale (1.4% Black), and Cupertino (0.6% Black). Santa Clara is less Black than neighboring Burbank (2.9% Black), Fruitdale (2.8% Black), and Campbell (2.3% Black).
Santa Clara's Asian Population
59,678 residents of Santa Clara identify as Asian, or 46.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Santa Clara considerably larger than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Santa Clara is ranked #33 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Santa Clara is more Asian than neighboring Burbank (14.1% Asian), Fruitdale (14.8% Asian), and Campbell (23.9% Asian). Santa Clara is less Asian than neighboring Sunnyvale (49.8% Asian), and Cupertino (70.1% Asian).
Santa Clara's Hispanic Population
22,550 residents of Santa Clara identify as Hispanic, or 17.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Santa Clara considerably less than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Santa Clara is ranked #936 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Santa Clara is more Hispanic than neighboring Sunnyvale (16.3% Hispanic), and Cupertino (3.9% Hispanic). Santa Clara is less Hispanic than neighboring Burbank (46% Hispanic), Fruitdale (27.6% Hispanic), and Campbell (19.2% Hispanic).
Santa Clara's Native American/Other Population
1,373 residents of Santa Clara identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Santa Clara 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, Santa Clara is ranked #877 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Santa Clara is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fruitdale (0.9% Native American/Other), Sunnyvale (0.9% Native American/Other), and Cupertino (0.5% Native American/Other). Santa Clara is less Native American/Other than neighboring Burbank (1.6% Native American/Other).
Santa Clara's Multiracial Population
5,403 residents of Santa Clara identify as Multiracial, or 4.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Santa Clara roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Santa Clara is ranked #902 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Santa Clara is more Multiracial than neighboring Burbank (4.1% Multiracial), Sunnyvale (3.9% Multiracial), and Cupertino (3.2% Multiracial). Santa Clara is less Multiracial than neighboring Fruitdale (5.9% Multiracial), and Campbell (6.1% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.