Saratoga, CA Demographics

A map of Saratoga's Population by Race

Saratoga, California has an estimated population of 30,319, a slight decrease from the 31,051 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 59.5% Asian, 33.1% White, 4.2% Multiracial, 2.8% Hispanic, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 0.1% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Saratoga, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Saratoga has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Saratoga, that probability was 56.5% in 2020 and 53.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Saratoga is ranked the 269th 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). Saratoga was ranked the 265th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Saratoga's White Population

10,033 residents of Saratoga, or 33.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Saratoga is comparable to the share in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Saratoga ranks 1091st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Saratoga's White population has declined by an estimated 13.0%. White residents' share of Saratoga's population has decreased from 37.2% to 33.1%.

Saratoga is more White than neighboring Cupertino (20.4% White). Saratoga is less White than neighboring Monte Sereno (69.9% White), Campbell (44.9% White), Los Gatos (62.1% White), and Cambrian Park (48.8% White).

Saratoga's Black Population

41 residents of Saratoga, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Saratoga is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Saratoga ranks 1206th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Saratoga's Black population has declined by an estimated 58.2%. Black residents' share of Saratoga's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Saratoga is less Black than neighboring Monte Sereno (0.7% Black), Cupertino (0.5% Black), Campbell (1.5% Black), Los Gatos (1.2% Black), and Cambrian Park (4.3% Black).

Saratoga's Asian Population

18,035 residents of Saratoga, or 59.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Saratoga is significantly higher than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Saratoga ranks 22nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Saratoga's Asian population has grown by an estimated 7.2%. Asian residents' share of Saratoga's population has increased from 54.2% to 59.5%.

Saratoga is more Asian than neighboring Monte Sereno (16.6% Asian), Campbell (25.8% Asian), Los Gatos (20.6% Asian), and Cambrian Park (21% Asian). Saratoga is less Asian than neighboring Cupertino (70.8% Asian).

Saratoga's Hispanic Population

852 residents of Saratoga, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Saratoga is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Saratoga ranks 1567th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Saratoga's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 24.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Saratoga's population has decreased from 3.6% to 2.8%.

Saratoga is less Hispanic than neighboring Monte Sereno (7.9% Hispanic), Cupertino (4.4% Hispanic), Campbell (19.5% Hispanic), Los Gatos (10.6% Hispanic), and Cambrian Park (18.9% Hispanic).

Saratoga's Native American/Other Population

70 residents of Saratoga, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Saratoga is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Saratoga ranks 1321st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Saratoga's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 66.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Saratoga's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Saratoga is less Native American/Other than neighboring Monte Sereno (0.9% Native American/Other), Cupertino (0.7% Native American/Other), Campbell (1.9% Native American/Other), Los Gatos (1% Native American/Other), and Cambrian Park (0.6% Native American/Other).

Saratoga's Multiracial Population

1,288 residents of Saratoga, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Saratoga is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Saratoga ranks 966th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Saratoga's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 2.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Saratoga's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.2%.

Saratoga is more Multiracial than neighboring Monte Sereno (4% Multiracial), and Cupertino (3.1% Multiracial). Saratoga is less Multiracial than neighboring Campbell (6.4% Multiracial), Los Gatos (4.4% 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.