San Jose, California
San Jose: The tenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Jose metropolitan area. It is located in the Santa Clara Valley, in California's Silicon Valley. San Jose is a major center for the technology industry.
About
San Jose is a city located in the county of Santa Clara in the U.S. state of California. Its population at the 2010 census was 945,942. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,013,616 inhabitants.
The city was created 247 years ago in 1776.
San Jose is the largest city in northern California's Bay Area and the third largest city in the state. As of July 29, 2023, San Jose has an estimated population of 1.01 million. Here are some key facts about the city:
History
San Jose was founded in 1777 as El Pueblo de San José de Guadalupe. It was an agricultural hub before becoming a tech center. San Jose is the oldest city in California.
Geography
San Jose is located in the Santa Clara Valley along the southern shores of the San Francisco Bay. The area is very hilly surrounded by mountains.
Economy
San Jose has a powerful economy based on the tech industry. Many major tech companies are headquartered there including Adobe, Cisco, eBay, and PayPal.
Culture & Entertainment
Popular attractions include the Children's Discovery Museum, Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph, and the rosstown district. Nightlife centers on Santana Row and Japantown.
Population & Diversity
San Jose is one of the most diverse large cities in the U.S. with large Asian and Hispanic/Latino populations. About 40% of residents are foreign born.
In summary, San Jose is a major economic, cultural, and technological center in Silicon Valley known for its diversity, innovation, and an array of attractions. It represents the future.
Quick Facts about San Jose
| Population : | 1,013,616 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | California (United States) |
| County : | Santa Clara County |
| Head of government : | mayor |
| Twitter username : | cityofsanjose |
| Phone Area Codes : | 669, 408 |
| Water as percent of area : | 1.91% |
| Land as percent of area : | 98.09% |
| Named for : | Joseph |
| Altitude : | 82 feet / 25 meters |
| Capital city : | San Jose is capital of Santa Clara County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1777 (247 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Pacific Time Zone, UTC−07:00, UTC−08:00 |
| Local time : | 03:59:48 (17th December 2024) |
| Postal code : | 95110 |
| Population growth : | 6.68% (2010-2020) |
Geography
San Jose is located at 37°20'22"N 121°53'42"W (37.3393900, -121.8949600).
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- Official Website
Official website of San Jose
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Demographics
The population of San Jose increased by 6.68% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 945,942 | - | census |
| 2011 | 970,369 | 2.52% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 983,530 | 1.34% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,001,279 | 1.77% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,014,273 | 1.28% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,025,980 | 1.14% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,030,242 | 0.41% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,032,335 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,028,020 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,021,795 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,013,616 | -0.81% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 13,867 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 13,646 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 1.6% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 14,091 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 13,646 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.7% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 21.7% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 16.6% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.4% |
| White only, percent : | 82.9% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 13.1% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 3.2% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 81.0% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 951 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.3% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 64.7% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 64.7% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $175,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,336 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $509 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $667 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 6,140 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.08 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 77.7% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 4.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 85.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 81.2% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 92.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 35.1% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 8.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 7.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 68.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 60.0% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 34,738 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 110,051 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 324,452 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $23,318 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 9.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $62,192 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $33,351 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 13.8% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,474 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 853 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 288 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 109 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,236 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 114 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,223 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,045.0 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 13.06 |
Best Things to Do in San Jose
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Where to Stay in San Jose
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Other Places in San Jose
1 San José City Hall
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2 San José Mayor's Office
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3 City of San Jose Planning, Building and Code Enforcement Department
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4 City of San José Contract Compliance
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5 City of San José Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services
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6 City of San Jose Code
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7 City of San Jose Human Resources Department
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9 County of Santa Clara Health System
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10 San José Fire Department Administration
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People born in San Jose (200)
People born in San Jose, including trip-hop musician DJ Shadow, computer scientist Donald D. Chamberlin, musician Tommy Castro, .
List
- Brent Anderson (artist) he was born in 15/06/1955
- Josh Holloway (American actor) he was born in 20/07/1969
- Kate Walsh (American actress) she was born in 13/10/1967
- Peggy Fleming (American figure skater) she was born in 27/07/1948
- Jasmine Villegass (American singer and actress) she was born in 07/12/1993
- Sheri Moon Zombie (American actress and fashion designer) she was born in 26/09/1970
- Farley Granger (American actor) he was born in 01/07/1925
- Dudley R. Herschbach (American chemist) he was born in 18/06/1932
- Drew Gordon (American basketball player) he was born in 12/07/1990
- Brandi Chastain (American soccer player) she was born in 21/07/1968
- Ariel Gade (American actress) she was born in 01/05/1997
- Kira Kener (American movie actress) she was born in 11/08/1974
- Plavka (American musician) she was born in 25/03/1968
- Kay Ryan (American poet) she was born in 21/09/1945
- Willy T. Ribbs (American racecar driver) he was born in 03/01/1955
- Mark Tansey (American artist) he was born in 01/01/1949
- Rosanna DeSoto (actress) she was born in 02/09/1950
- Kenneth McVay (American activist) he was born in 02/10/1940
Schools in San Jose
College & universities near San Jose, CA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 122755 | San Jose State University | San Jose (CA) | 95192-0001 |
| 111717 | CET-San Jose | San Jose (CA) | 95110 |
| 122746 | San Jose City College | San Jose (CA) | 95128-2798 |
| 122931 | Santa Clara University | Santa Clara (CA) | 95053 |
| 443128 | International Technological University | San Jose (CA) | 95134 |
Stations (50)
Amtrak & bus stations near San Jose, CA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SJC | San Jose Diridon station | 65 Cahill Street | RAIL |
| SCC | Santa Clara station | 1001 Railroad Ave. | BUS |
| GAC | Santa Clara – Great America station | 5099 Stars & Stripes Dr. | RAIL |
| FRT | Fremont (San Joaquin Buses), California | 999 Upper Mission Blvd | BUS |
| FMT | Fremont station | 37260 Fremont Blvd. | RAIL |
Post offices near San Jose
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Saint James Park Post Office | San Jose (CA) | 95113 |
| Colonnad Post Office | San Jose (CA) | 95112 |
| Parkmoor Post Office | San Jose (CA) | 95126 |
| Garden Post Office | San Jose (CA) | 95125 |
| Santa Clara Post Office | Santa Clara (CA) | 95050 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- San José , San José capital of Costa Rica with a population of 335,007 people.
- San José , Alajuela with a population of 31,430 people.
Other cities in Santa Clara County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Santa Clara County , CA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sunnyvale | 151,746 | The sixth most populous city in Santa Clara County, California. |
| Santa Clara | 131,055 | The third most populous city in Santa Clara County, California. |
| Mountain View | 80,030 | A city in Santa Clara County, California. |
| Milpitas | 75,867 | A city in Santa Clara County, California. |
| Palo Alto | 67,008 | The most populous city in Santa Clara County, California. |
| Cupertino | 58,598 | The most populous city in Santa Clara County, California. |
| Gilroy | 54,831 | A city in Santa Clara County, California. |
| Morgan Hill | 45,501 | A city in Santa Clara County, California. |
| Campbell | 42,427 | A city in Santa Clara County, California. |
| Saratoga | 30,525 | City in Santa Clara County, California, USA |
| Los Altos | 30,281 | City in Santa Clara County, California, United States |
| Los Gatos | 30,266 | Incorporated town in Santa Clara County, California |
| Alum Rock | 15,536 | Census-designated place in Santa Clara County, California |
| Stanford | 13,809 | Private research university located in Stanford, California, United States |
| Los Altos Hills | 8,400 | City in Santa Clara County, California, United States |
| East Foothills | 8,269 | Census designated place |
Distance to Other Cities
San Jose distances to largest California cities
