The 2010 United States Census reported that Santa Clara had a population of 116,468. The racial makeup of Santa Clara was 52,359 (45.0%) White, 3,154 (2.7%) African American, 579 (0.5%) Native American, 43,889 (37.7%) Asian, 651 (0.6%) Pacific Islander, 9,624 (8.3%) from other races, and 6,212 (5.3%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 22,589 persons (19.4%).

As of the census of 2000, there are 102,361 people, 38,526 households, and 24,117 families residing in the city. The population density is 5,566.2/mi². There are 39,630 housing units at an average density of 2,155.0/mi². The racial makeup of the city is 55.59% White, 2.29% African American, 0.53% Native American, 29.27% Asian, 0.43% Pacific Islander, 6.94% from other races, and 4.95% from two or more races. 15.99% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 38,526 households out of which 27.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.4% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.4% were non-families. 25.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.14.

In the city the population was spread out with 19.9% under the age of 18, 11.3% from 18 to 24, 39.1% from 25 to 44, 19.1% from 45 to 64, and 10.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 103.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.9 males.

According to a 2007 estimate, the median income for a household in the city was $75,687, and the median income for a family was $98,977.Males had a median income of $58,641 versus $43,131 for females. The per capita income for the city was $31,755. About 4.5% of families and 7.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.3% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Santa Clara Demographics

Santa Clara at a Glance

Population: 116,468

Population growth: 7.1%

Population density: 5,898

Median age: 36 years

Median income: $79,077

Average January temperature: 39 degrees F.

Average July temperature: 82 degrees F.

Average days of sunshine: 261

Days of precipitation: 54

Average rainfall: 14 inches

Unemployment rate: 5.5%

Job growth: 1.1%

Expected job growth: 26%

Democrat: 63.9%

Republican: 34.6%

Independent: 1.4%

School expenditures: $5,008

Pupil/Teacher ratio: 22

Students/Librarian: 2,337

Students/Counselor: 1,079

The population of Santa Clara is broken down as:

• 53.5% male

• 46.4% female

• 54.8% married

• 45.1% single

• 26% families with children

Santa Clara Housing Stats

• 69.7% of homes are owned

• 7.8% of homes/apartments are rented

• 22.4% of homes are currently vacant

• Median home age: 37 years

• Median home value: $583,092