San Jose City (Northwest) PUMA, CA

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2021 Population

130,008

2.17% 1-year decline

US Senator

Dianne Feinstein

Democratic Party

US Senator

Alex Padilla

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

33.9

2.11% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

12.1%

10.3% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$101,822

7.6% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$913,800

6.28% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

71,149

1.96% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, San Jose City (Northwest) PUMA, CA had a population of 130k people with a median age of 33.9 and a median household income of $101,822. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of San Jose City (Northwest) PUMA, CA declined from 132,893 to 130,008, a −2.17% decrease and its median household income grew from $94,631 to $101,822, a 7.6% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in San Jose City (Northwest) PUMA, CA are White (Non-Hispanic) (30%), Other (Hispanic) (19.9%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (18.4%), White (Hispanic) (12.2%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (7.7%).

49.3% of the households in San Jose City (Northwest) PUMA, CA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

82% of the residents in San Jose City (Northwest) PUMA, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Santa Clara County (Central)--San Jose City (Northwest) PUMA, CA are San Jose State University (10,298 degrees awarded in 2021), San Jose City College (1,606 degrees), and CET-San Jose (133 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in San Jose City (Northwest) PUMA, CA was $913,800, and the homeownership rate was 36.4%.

Most people in San Jose City (Northwest) PUMA, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.4 minutes. The average car ownership in San Jose City (Northwest) PUMA, CA was 2 cars per household.

San Jose City (Northwest) PUMA, CA borders San Jose (Northwest) & Santa Clara Cities PUMA, CA, Milpitas & San Jose (Northeast) Cities PUMA, CA, San Jose (West Central) & Campbell Cities PUMA, CA, San Jose City (Central) PUMA, CA, and San Jose City (East Central/East Valley) PUMA, CA.

United States California

Population & Diversity

San Jose City (Northwest) PUMA, CA is home to a population of 130k people, from which 82% are citizens. As of 2021, 31.8% of San Jose City (Northwest) PUMA, CA residents were born outside of the country (41.3k people).

In 2021, there were 1.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (39k people) in San Jose City (Northwest) PUMA, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 25.9k Other (Hispanic) and 23.9k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in San Jose City (Northwest) PUMA, CA are Spanish (36,817 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (6,030 households), and Vietnamese (4,034 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

60,481

Women

46.6%

69,389

Men

53.4%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 129,870 inhabitants, with 53.4% men, and 46.6% women.

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Citizenship

82%

2021 Citizenship

81.3%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 82% of San Jose City (Northwest) PUMA, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in San Jose City (Northwest) PUMA, CA was 81.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in San Jose City (Northwest) PUMA, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in San Jose City (Northwest) PUMA, CA

White (Non-Hispanic)
39k ± 1.74k
Other (Hispanic)
25.9k ± 2.14k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
23.9k ± 1.47k

41.6%

Hispanic Population

54k people

41.6% of the people in San Jose City (Northwest) PUMA, CA are hispanic (54k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in San Jose City (Northwest) PUMA, CA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
15,369 ± 2,858 people
China
3,948 ± 1,519 people
Vietnam
3,609 ± 1,454 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of San Jose City (Northwest) PUMA, CA was Mexico, the natal country of 15,369 San Jose City (Northwest) PUMA, CA residents, followed by China with 3,948 and Vietnam with 3,609.

Foreign-Born Population

31.8%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

41.3k people

32.6%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

43.4k people

As of 2021, 31.8% of San Jose City (Northwest) PUMA, CA residents (41.3k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in San Jose City (Northwest) PUMA, CA was 32.6%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in San Jose City (Northwest) PUMA, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
36,817 households (29.9%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
6,030 households (4.9%)
Vietnamese
4,034 households (3.28%)

49.3% of the households in San Jose City (Northwest) PUMA, CA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in San Jose City (Northwest) PUMA, CA was Spanish. 29.9% of the households in San Jose City (Northwest) PUMA, CA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
1,070 ± 260
Vietnam
798 ± 177
Gulf War (1990s)
505 ± 172

San Jose City (Northwest) PUMA, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.34 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of San Jose City (Northwest) PUMA, CA employs 71.1k people. The largest industries in San Jose City (Northwest) PUMA, CA are Restaurants & Food Services (5,678 people), Computer Systems Design (5,507 people), and Construction (4,745 people), and the highest paying industries are Spectator sports ($255,587), Internet publishing, broadcasting & web search portals ($230,931), and Management of companies & enterprises ($229,804).

Males in San Jose City (Northwest) PUMA, CA have an average income that is 1.39 times higher than the average income of females, which is $79,287. The income inequality in San Jose City (Northwest) PUMA, CA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.5, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

30,994

Women

42.7%

41,576

Men

57.3%

The workforce of San Jose City (Northwest) PUMA, CA in 2020 was 72,570 people, with 42.7% woman, and 57.3% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in San Jose City (Northwest) PUMA, CA.

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Occupations

71.1k

2021 Value

−1.96%

1 Year decline

± −1.96%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in San Jose City (Northwest) PUMA, CA declined at a rate of −1.96%, from 72.6k employees to 71.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in San Jose City (Northwest) PUMA, CA, are Software developers (3,916 people), Other managers (3,103 people), and Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (1,307 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of San Jose City (Northwest) PUMA, CA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in California (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

71.1k

2021 Value

−1.96%

1 Year decline

± −1.96%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in San Jose City (Northwest) PUMA, CA declined at a rate of −1.96%, from 72.6k employees to 71.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in San Jose City (Northwest) PUMA, CA, are Restaurants & Food Services (5,678 people), Computer Systems Design (5,507 people), and Construction (4,745 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of San Jose City (Northwest) PUMA, CA, though some of these residents may live in San Jose City (Northwest) PUMA, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$63,481

Median earning men ± $2,765

$44,086

Median earning women ± $1,745

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($151,068), Manufacturing ($106,611), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($94,975).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Information ($125,064), Construction ($77,723), and Public Administration ($73,734).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in California. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in California.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from California to other states, or from other states to California.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound California product (by dollars) was Electronics with $405B, followed by Mixed freight ($159B) and Pharmaceuticals ($155B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound California products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$2.21T

2020 Value in California

$4.61T

Projected 2050 Value in California

109% growth

In 2020, total outbound California trade was $2.21T. This is expected to increase 109% to $4.61T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound California trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from California to other states, or from other states to California.

Most Common Trade Partners

Texas
$84.4B
Arizona
$44.8B
Ohio
$40.6B

In 2020, the top outbound California domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $84.4B, followed by Arizona with $44.8B and Ohio and $40.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that California shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 63.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.07%).

Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla are the senators currently representing the state of California. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

California is currently represented by 52 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for San Jose City (Northwest) PUMA, CA. Showing the available data for California.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (63.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (34.3%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.07%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 63.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.07%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in California for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from California

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Dianne Feinstein

Senator from California

Assumed office on November 10, 1992
Elected to the seat to succeed John Seymour (California politician)|John Seymour, who had been appointed to the seat after Pete Wilson was elected Governor of California.

Alex Padilla

Senator from California

Assumed office on January 18, 2021
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Kamala Harris, who had become Vice President of the United States.

Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla are the senators currently representing California.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in California over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from California

California is currently represented by 52 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for California have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in San Jose City (Northwest) PUMA, CA awarded 12,037 degrees. The student population of San Jose City (Northwest) PUMA, CA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 20,770 male students and 23,865 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in San Jose City (Northwest) PUMA, CA are Asian (3,746 and 35%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (3,457 and 32.3%), White (2,132 and 19.9%), and Unknown (489 and 4.56%).

The largest universities in San Jose City (Northwest) PUMA, CA by number of degrees awarded are San Jose State University (10,298 and 85.6%), San Jose City College (1,606 and 13.3%), and CET-San Jose (133 and 1.1%).

The most popular majors in Santa Clara County (Central)--San Jose City (Northwest) PUMA, CA are General Business Administration & Management (1,898 and 15.8%), Library & Information Science (626 and 5.2%), and General Psychology (577 and 4.79%).

The median tuition cost in Santa Clara County (Central)--San Jose City (Northwest) PUMA, CA for a public four year colleges is $5,742 for in-state students and $17,622 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in San Jose City (Northwest) PUMA, CA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 84.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 16.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 44,635 (46.5% men and 53.5% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 44,635 students enrolled in San Jose City (Northwest) PUMA, CA, 46.5% men and 53.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Asian with 14,564 records, of which 49.2% were women and 50.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
1,723 degrees awarded
General Psychology
482 degrees awarded
Speech Communication & Rhetoric
311 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Santa Clara County (Central)--San Jose City (Northwest) PUMA, CA was General Business Administration & Management with 1,723 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Santa Clara County (Central)--San Jose City (Northwest) PUMA, CA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

San Jose State University
10,298 degrees awarded
San Jose City College
1,606 degrees awarded
CET-San Jose
133 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was San Jose State University with 10,298 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 5,243 men were awarded degrees from institutions in San Jose City (Northwest) PUMA, CA, which is 0.772 times less than the 6,794 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Asian students. These 3,746 degrees mean that there were 1.08 times more degrees awarded to Asian students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 3,457 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($5,742) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,110) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($2,771) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 1.28% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 2% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of San Jose City (Northwest) PUMA, CA in 2021 were Bachelors Degree (25.8k), Some college (22.5k), and High School or Equivalent (20.6k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in San Jose City (Northwest) PUMA, CA was $913,800 in 2021, which is 3.73 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $859,800 to $913,800, a 6.28% increase. The homeownership rate in San Jose City (Northwest) PUMA, CA is 36.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in San Jose City (Northwest) PUMA, CA have an average commute time of 26.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in San Jose City (Northwest) PUMA, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in San Jose City (Northwest) PUMA, CA is $101,822. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in San Jose City (Northwest) PUMA, CA was Cupertino, Saratoga Cities & Los Gatos Town PUMA, CA with a value of $200,929, followed by Mountain View, Palo Alto & Los Altos Cities PUMA, CA and San Ramon City & Danville Town PUMA, CA, with respective values of $180,654 and $179,950.

Housing

Property

$913,800

Median Property Value 2021

±$15,945

$17,564

Median Property Taxes

±$916

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In San Jose City (Northwest) PUMA, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in San Jose City (Northwest) PUMA, CA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

36.4%

Homeownership

2021

68.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 36.4% of the housing units in San Jose City (Northwest) PUMA, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 36.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in San Jose City (Northwest) PUMA, CA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in San Jose City (Northwest) PUMA, CA was Cupertino, Saratoga Cities & Los Gatos Town PUMA, CA with a value of $200,929, followed by Mountain View, Palo Alto & Los Altos Cities PUMA, CA and San Ramon City & Danville Town PUMA, CA, with respective values of $180,654 and $179,950.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in San Jose City (Northwest) PUMA, CA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$101,822

Median Household Income

± $4,386

48.3k

Number of Households

± 1,605

In 2021, the median household income of the 48.3k households in San Jose City (Northwest) PUMA, CA grew to $101,822 from the previous year's value of $94,631.

The following chart displays the households in San Jose City (Northwest) PUMA, CA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

0.5

2021 Wage GINI in San Jose City (Northwest) PUMA, CA

0.504

2020 Wage GINI in San Jose City (Northwest) PUMA, CA

In 2021, the income inequality in San Jose City (Northwest) PUMA, CA was 0.5 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.838% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for San Jose City (Northwest) PUMA, CA was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in San Jose City (Northwest) PUMA, CA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in San Jose City (Northwest) PUMA, CA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (62.2%)
Worked At Home (13.2%)
Carpooled (10%)

In 2021, 62.2% of workers in San Jose City (Northwest) PUMA, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (13.2%) and those who carpooled to work (10%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

26.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in San Jose City (Northwest) PUMA, CA have a shorter commute time (26.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.86% of the workforce in San Jose City (Northwest) PUMA, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in San Jose City (Northwest) PUMA, CA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in San Jose City (Northwest) PUMA, CA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in San Jose City (Northwest) PUMA, CA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

12.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in San Jose City (Northwest) PUMA, CA (15.1k out of 124k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in San Jose City (Northwest) PUMA, CA is Hispanic, followed by White and Asian.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

93% of the population of San Jose City (Northwest) PUMA, CA has health coverage, with 57% on employee plans, 17.8% on Medicaid, 6.73% on Medicare, 10.9% on non-group plans, and 0.565% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in California see 1240 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.12% decrease from the previous year (1254 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1132 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 244 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,240 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in California

Primary care physicians in California see an average of 1,240 patients per year. This represents a 1.12% decrease from the previous year (1,254 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in California in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 18.6% under 18 years, 33.7% between 18 and 34 years, 37.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 10.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 52.2% were men and 47.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.02%

Uninsured

57%

Employer Coverage

17.8%

Medicaid

6.73%

Medicare

10.9%

Non-Group

0.565%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in San Jose City (Northwest) PUMA, CA declined by 4.11% from 7.32% to 7.02%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in San Jose City (Northwest) PUMA, CA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.