Santa Clara, OR Demographics

A map of Santa Clara's Population by Race

Santa Clara, Oregon has an estimated population of 10,551, a decrease from the 11,239 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.0% White, 7.4% Hispanic, 4.9% Multiracial, 1.7% Asian, 1.4% Native American/Other, and 0.6% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Santa Clara, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Santa Clara has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Oregon overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Santa Clara, that probability was 32.6% in 2020 and 28.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Santa Clara is ranked the 62nd most populous place in Oregon, out of 426 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). Santa Clara was ranked the 55th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Santa Clara's White Population

8,858 residents of Santa Clara, or 84.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Santa Clara is considerably higher than in Oregon overall, where 71.4% of the population is White. Santa Clara ranks 230th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Santa Clara's White population has declined by an estimated 3.2%. White residents' share of Santa Clara's population has increased from 81.5% to 84.0%.

Santa Clara is more White than neighboring River Road (76.3% White), and Eugene (74.2% White). Santa Clara is less White than neighboring Coburg (85.5% White), Junction City (84.3% White), and Harrisburg (84.3% White).

Santa Clara's Black Population

66 residents of Santa Clara, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Santa Clara is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Santa Clara ranks 82nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Santa Clara's Black population has declined by an estimated 24.1%. Black residents' share of Santa Clara's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Santa Clara is more Black than neighboring River Road (0.5% Black), Coburg (0% Black), Junction City (0.3% Black), and Harrisburg (0% Black). Santa Clara is less Black than neighboring Eugene (1.6% Black).

Santa Clara's Asian Population

178 residents of Santa Clara, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Santa Clara is slightly lower than in Oregon overall, where 4.4% of the population is Asian. Santa Clara ranks 96th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Santa Clara's Asian population has declined by an estimated 3.3%. Asian residents' share of Santa Clara's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.7%.

Santa Clara is more Asian than neighboring Junction City (0.4% Asian), and Harrisburg (0% Asian). Santa Clara is less Asian than neighboring River Road (2.4% Asian), Eugene (4% Asian), and Coburg (3.6% Asian).

Santa Clara's Hispanic Population

786 residents of Santa Clara, or 7.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Santa Clara is lower than in Oregon overall, where 14.7% of the population is Hispanic. Santa Clara ranks 180th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Santa Clara's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 9.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Santa Clara's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.4%.

Santa Clara is more Hispanic than neighboring Coburg (4.9% Hispanic), and Harrisburg (5.1% Hispanic). Santa Clara is less Hispanic than neighboring River Road (14.4% Hispanic), Eugene (11.7% Hispanic), and Junction City (8.1% Hispanic).

Santa Clara's Native American/Other Population

149 residents of Santa Clara, or 1.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Santa Clara is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 1.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Santa Clara ranks 182nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Santa Clara's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 25.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Santa Clara's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.

Santa Clara is more Native American/Other than neighboring River Road (0.5% Native American/Other), Coburg (1.1% Native American/Other), Junction City (0.3% Native American/Other), and Harrisburg (0% Native American/Other).

Santa Clara's Multiracial Population

514 residents of Santa Clara, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Santa Clara is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 6.1% of the population is Multiracial. Santa Clara ranks 136th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Santa Clara's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 30.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Santa Clara's population has decreased from 6.6% to 4.9%.

Santa Clara is less Multiracial than neighboring River Road (5.8% Multiracial), Eugene (7.2% Multiracial), Junction City (6.7% Multiracial), and Harrisburg (10.6% 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.