San Jose, CA Demographics

A map of San Jose's Population by Race

San Jose, California has an estimated population of 990,138, a slight decrease from the 1,013,240 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 39.2% Asian, 30.8% Hispanic, 22.3% White, 3.8% Multiracial, 2.7% Black, and 1.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of San Jose, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

San Jose is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is about as diverse as California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In San Jose, that probability was 70.0% in 2020 and 69.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

San Jose is ranked the 3rd most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. 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 was ranked the 3rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

San Jose's White Population

220,650 residents of San Jose, or 22.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in San Jose is considerably lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. San Jose ranks 1265th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Jose's White population has declined by an estimated 6.5%. White residents' share of San Jose's population has decreased from 23.3% to 22.3%.

San Jose is more White than neighboring Alum Rock (12% White). San Jose is less White than neighboring Burbank (32.9% White), Fruitdale (51.5% White), East Foothills (27.7% White), and Cambrian Park (48.8% White).

San Jose's Black Population

27,099 residents of San Jose, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in San Jose is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. San Jose ranks 341st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Jose's Black population has declined by an estimated 1.2%. Black residents' share of San Jose's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.7%.

San Jose is more Black than neighboring Alum Rock (0.3% Black), Burbank (1.6% Black), Fruitdale (0% Black), and East Foothills (1.9% Black). San Jose is less Black than neighboring Cambrian Park (4.3% Black).

San Jose's Asian Population

388,267 residents of San Jose, or 39.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in San Jose is significantly higher than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. San Jose ranks 48th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Jose's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of San Jose's population has increased from 38.2% to 39.2%.

San Jose is more Asian than neighboring Alum Rock (21.1% Asian), Burbank (14.3% Asian), Fruitdale (17% Asian), East Foothills (37.6% Asian), and Cambrian Park (21% Asian).

San Jose's Hispanic Population

304,988 residents of San Jose, or 30.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in San Jose is lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. San Jose ranks 616th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Jose's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 3.6%. Hispanic residents' share of San Jose's population has remained roughly unchanged at 30.8%.

San Jose is more Hispanic than neighboring Fruitdale (29.1% Hispanic), East Foothills (25% Hispanic), and Cambrian Park (18.9% Hispanic). San Jose is less Hispanic than neighboring Alum Rock (63.6% Hispanic), and Burbank (40% Hispanic).

San Jose's Native American/Other Population

11,860 residents of San Jose, or 1.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in San Jose is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. San Jose ranks 1019th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Jose's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 16.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of San Jose's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

San Jose is more Native American/Other than neighboring Burbank (1.1% Native American/Other), Fruitdale (0.9% Native American/Other), East Foothills (1% Native American/Other), and Cambrian Park (0.6% Native American/Other). San Jose is less Native American/Other than neighboring Alum Rock (2.4% Native American/Other).

San Jose's Multiracial Population

37,274 residents of San Jose, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in San Jose is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. San Jose ranks 1075th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Jose's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 2.8%. Multiracial residents' share of San Jose's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.8%.

San Jose is more Multiracial than neighboring Alum Rock (0.7% Multiracial), and Fruitdale (1.4% Multiracial). San Jose is less Multiracial than neighboring Burbank (10.1% Multiracial), East Foothills (6.9% Multiracial), and Cambrian Park (6.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.