South San Jose Hills CDP, Los Angeles County, California Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for South San Jose Hills CDP, California, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in South San Jose Hills CDP, California. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in South San Jose Hills CDP, California. The estimated population of South San Jose Hills CDP, California is 19,750 people, with a median age of 35.

We can look at the total population in South San Jose Hills CDP over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
19,750
+3.38%
-3.30%
2020
19,104
-4.37% -
2019
19,977
-2.99% -
2018
20,593
+0.83%
-
2017
20,423
- -

Population of South San Jose Hills CDP, California by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
2.3%
2.6%
-11.54%
Black/African American
0.8%
1.3%
-38.46%
Native
0%
0.1%
-100.00%
Hispanic
85.9%
85.3%
+0.70%
Asian
10.5%
10.1%
+3.96%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.3%
0.6%
-50.00%
Other
0%
0.1%
-100.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of South San Jose Hills CDP, California by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 35 -1.13% 34.1 -0.87% 36.4 -1.36%
2020 35.4 +0.28% 34.4 +1.47% 36.9 +0.82%
2019 35.3 +5.06% 33.9 +2.11% 36.6 +7.02%
2018 33.6 +2.75% 33.2 +3.75% 34.2 +0.88%
2017 32.7 - 32 - 33.9 -

The median age of South San Jose Hills CDP, California gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,616 -21.35% 1,276 -28.83% 1,284 922
10 to 19 1,626 -8.57% 1,598 -1.63% 1,489 1,567
20 to 29 1,667 -7.92% 1,638 -1.58% 1,537 1,587
30 to 39 1,566 +4.37% 1,237 +6.18% 1,592 1,313
40 to 49 1,210 +10.73% 1,205 +12.87% 1,330 1,364
50 to 59 1,274 -4.2% 1,080 -9.83% 1,192 967
60 to 69 847 1.83% 1,181 -1.58% 839 1,147
70+ 664 +7.23% 738 +22.69% 704 916

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of South San Jose Hills CDP, California is $84,257.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for South San Jose Hills CDP.

  • Under 25
    $99,185.00
  • 25 to 44
    $83,565.00
  • 45 to 64
    $90,556.00
  • 65 and over
    $66,654.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in South San Jose Hills CDP, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in South San Jose Hills CDP, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of South San Jose Hills CDP, California is currently $91,790.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

4.72% of households in South San Jose Hills CDP are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of South San Jose Hills CDP against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    8.17%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    12.73%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    21.62%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    18.56%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    26.25%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7.95%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.72%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in South San Jose Hills CDP is $21,309.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of South San Jose Hills CDP by the total population of South San Jose Hills CDP.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in South San Jose Hills CDP, California, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in South San Jose Hills CDP to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    2.92%
  • Bachelor's degree
    19.57%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.07%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    54.24%
  • Less than high school diploma
    13.20%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in South San Jose Hills CDP that are over the age of 16.

The total population of South San Jose Hills CDP over the age of 16 is 15,735.

Of those people, a total of 64.60% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in South San Jose Hills CDP is 59.30%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,247 22.10% 24.30%
20 to 24 years 1,400 90.00% 14.00%
25 to 29 years 1,724 88.20% 2.20%
30 to 34 years 1,484 77.40% 13.20%
35 to 44 years 2,596 79.90% 7.00%
45 to 54 years 2,666 81.00% 7.70%
55 to 59 years 1,012 65.70% 11.40%
60 to 64 years 1,200 52.40% 2.20%
65 to 74 years 1,516 22.40% 0.00%
75 years and over 890 9.70% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in South San Jose Hills CDP. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 4,612 61.60% 6.70%
Black or African American 175 46.90% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 63 76.20% 22.90%
Asian 1,868 65.80% 8.90%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 19 100.00% 0.00%
Other 8,020 65.30% 7.70%
Two or more races 978 71.70% 16.70%
Hispanic or Latino 13,234 64.40% 7.80%
Not Hispanic or Latino 464 57.80% 7.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in South San Jose Hills CDP as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in South San Jose Hills CDP is 9,324, with median earnings of $31,259.00.

Women in South San Jose Hills CDP, California earning approximately 72.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 9,324 $31,259.00
Male 5,014 $37,313.00
Female 4,310 $27,034.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 540 $51,250.00
Business and Financial 217 $44,931.00
Computer and Mathematical 105 $82,697.00
Architecture and Engineering 127 $49,408.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 18 $0.00
Community and Social Service 154 $47,857.00
Legal 34 $0.00
Educational and Library 167 $32,639.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 263 $30,997.00
Healthcare Practitioners 157 $44,250.00
Healthcare Support 438 $25,533.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 21 $0.00
Law Enforcement 17 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 680 $18,108.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 628 $29,929.00
Personal Care and Service 209 $10,250.00
Sales 955 $29,708.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,244 $33,643.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 58 $21,813.00
Construction and Extraction 705 $32,159.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 325 $56,394.00
Production 1,127 $26,157.00
Transportation and Material Moving 544 $34,512.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 225 $66,758.00 315 $49,188.00
Business and Financial 73 $50,893.00 144 $34,063.00
Computer and Mathematical 96 $82,895.00 9 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 93 $48,224.00 34 $58,824.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 18 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 12 $0.00 142 $48,095.00
Legal 0 $0.00 34 $0.00
Educational and Library 22 $0.00 145 $32,639.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 193 $30,343.00 70 $43,571.00
Healthcare Practitioners 93 $44,950.00 64 $25,909.00
Healthcare Support 120 $18,981.00 318 $27,153.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 21 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 17 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 353 $17,159.00 327 $18,496.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 376 $31,000.00 252 $28,452.00
Personal Care and Service 49 $7,396.00 160 $10,286.00
Sales 434 $51,397.00 521 $22,438.00
Office and Administrative Support 389 $43,079.00 855 $31,489.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 24 $33,929.00 34 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 699 $32,062.00 6 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 325 $56,394.00 0 $0.00
Production 649 $34,896.00 478 $20,855.00
Transportation and Material Moving 366 $38,409.00 178 $6,696.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 4,149 households in South San Jose Hills CDP, with an average household size of 4.75 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 3,688 families in South San Jose Hills CDP with an average family size of 4.69 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,424 409 855 461
Average Household Size 4.97 5.33 5.47 1.77
Total Families 2,424 409 855 0
Average Household Size 4.59 4.61 5.01 0

Poverty

Of the 3,688 families in South San Jose Hills CDP, 6.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in South San Jose Hills CDP:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 4,282 housing units in South San Jose Hills CDP, California.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,149 96.89%
Vacant 133 3.11%

24.78% of the total 4,282 housing units in South San Jose Hills CDP are rental units. This is approximately 1,061 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,045 are occupied by the owner - or 71.11% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in South San Jose Hills CDP is $1,744.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in South San Jose Hills CDP that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    43
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    216
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    161
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    315
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    224
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    81
  • $3,000 or more
    64

Property Value

The median value of a property in South San Jose Hills CDP is $424,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in South San Jose Hills CDP that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    285
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    212
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    76
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    9
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    191
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,492
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    760
  • $1,000,000 or more
    20

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in South San Jose Hills CDP. The chart below shows the number of properties in South San Jose Hills CDP that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    20
  • 1940 to 1949
    129
  • 1950 to 1959
    2,000
  • 1960 to 1969
    705
  • 1970 to 1979
    924
  • 1980 to 1989
    153
  • 1990 to 1999
    144
  • 2000 to 2009
    143
  • 2010 to 2013
    64
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in South San Jose Hills CDP that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    63
  • 1 vehicle available
    578
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,355
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,153

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in South San Jose Hills CDP get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in South San Jose Hills CDP that commute to work in a particular way.

28.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in South San Jose Hills CDP.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    104
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    547
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,367
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,604
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    973
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    222
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,500
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    187
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    507
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    635
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    760
  • 90 or more minutes
    282

Summary

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