Santa Clara County, CA — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$159,674
Per Capita Income
$77,018
Poverty Rate
6.9%
SNAP Recipients
5.7%
Gini Index
0.474
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K7.6%
$25K–$50K7.8%
$50K–$75K8.3%
$75K–$100K8.4%
$100K–$150K15.3%
$150K–$200K12.6%
$200K+40.0%
The median household income in Santa Clara County, CA is $159,674 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $77,018. 6.9% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 5.7% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.474 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).