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Campbell, California
Campbell, city, in Santa Clara County, California. Campbell had 42,490 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 43,959 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 42,781 (±42). GEOID 0610345.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
42,490
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 43,959 · ACS 2020-2024: 42,781 ±42
Median household income
$145,268
±$8,146 (90% margin)
California: $99,122
Median home value
$1,617,000
±$44,594 (90% margin)
California: $734,700
Median gross rent
$2,737
±$83 (90% margin)
California: $2,036
Where is Campbell and what county is it in?
Campbell is a city in Santa Clara County, California. It covers 6.1 square miles of land, 7,229 residents per square mile in 2020.
Campbell is in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Campbell, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 42,490 people lived in Campbell on July 1, 2025, down 3.4% since 2020, a steeper fall than California's (−0.5%). The 2020 Census counted 43,959 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 42,781 (±42).
| Measure | Campbell | Santa Clara County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 42,781 ±42 | 1,902,047 | +560 |
| Households | 16,923 ±552 | 659,353 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.50 ±0.08 | 2.82 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 18,238 ±562 | 698,837 | no clear change |
Campbell's population since 2000
From 38,138 in 2000 to 42,490 in 2025: up 11.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Campbell as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Campbell?
The median resident of Campbell is 39.9 years old; 20.5% are under 18 and 16.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 44.9%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 25.8%. 32.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Campbell | Santa Clara County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.9 ±1.5 | 38.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.5% ±1.7 pts | 20.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.6% ±1.8 pts | 14.8% | – |
| Male | 48.8% ±1.2 pts | 51.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 19.5% ±2.9 pts | 25.0% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 44.9% ±2.7 pts | 27.2% | −7.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.5% ±0.6 pts | 2.2% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 25.8% ±2.5 pts | 40.3% | +5.1 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.9 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.4% ±1.2 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.1% ±0.7 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 32.5% ±2.2 pts | 41.5% | +6.9 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 41.1% ±3.3 pts | 55.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 2.7% ±0.7 pts | 2.6% | – |
| With a disability | 10.1% ±1.4 pts | 9.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.0% ±1.4 pts | 3.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.5% ±1.8 pts | 89.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 60.2% ±2.6 pts | 56.5% | +6.2 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 25.9% ±2.1 pts | 28.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 85.2% ±2.7 pts | 86.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.6% ±0.2 pts | 1.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Campbell earn?
Half of Campbell's 16,923 households earn less than $145,268 a year (±$8,146), against $164,281 in Santa Clara County and $99,122 in California. In 2015-2019 it was $153,252 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Campbell | Santa Clara County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $145,268 ±$8,146 | $164,281 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $210,825 ±$11,035 | $227,007 | – |
| Per capita income | $85,208 ±$4,380 | $80,312 | +$9,448 |
| People below the poverty line | 5.6% ±1.2 pts | 7.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 3.0% ±2.4 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.1% ±1.4 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.6% ±1.2 pts | 98.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.8% ±1.7 pts | 95.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Campbell?
Owners occupy 51.7% of Campbell's occupied homes and renters 48.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $1,617,000 by its owner (±$44,594). The median renter pays $2,737 a month including utilities, and 39.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Campbell | Santa Clara County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $1,617,000 ±$44,594 | $1,490,600 | +$289,081 |
| Median gross rent | $2,737 ±$83 | $2,857 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 39.0% ±4.8 pts | 36.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $4,000 or more | $4,000 or more | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 51.7% ±2.4 pts | 55.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 48.3% ±2.4 pts | 44.9% | – |
| Housing units | 18,238 ±562 | 698,837 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.1% ±1.0 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.6% ±1.7 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 42.6% ±2.4 pts | 50.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.1% ±0.4 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.9% ±0.6 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.4% ±1.4 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.3% ±1.1 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.8% ±1.6 pts | 6.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Campbell building?
Builders took permits for 80 new housing units in Campbell in 2025 (80 in single-family houses), 1.9 per 1,000 residents against 2.6 across California.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Campbell work and get to work?
64.9% of Campbell's workers drive alone and 25.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.0%.
| Measure | Campbell | Santa Clara County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 68.4% ±2.1 pts | 67.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.0% ±1.3 pts | 4.9% | +2.9 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 64.9% ±2.6 pts | 59.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.7% ±1.8 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.9% ±0.4 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Walked | 1.2% ±0.5 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 25.1% ±2.5 pts | 23.9% | +19.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.4 min ±1.1 | 26.2 min | −4.0 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Campbell?
7 census tracts lie mostly in Campbell, and 13 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $110,581 (Tract 5026.04) to $228,173 (Tract 5067.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 5065.03Santa Clara County | 6,623 | $111,225 |
| Tract 5067.02Santa Clara County | 5,755 | $122,050 |
| Tract 5065.02Santa Clara County | 5,040 | $143,500 |
| Tract 5066.06Santa Clara County | 4,976 | $133,700 |
| Tract 5026.04Santa Clara County | 4,112 | $110,581 |
| Tract 5067.01Santa Clara County | 4,620 | $228,173 |
| Tract 5026.03Santa Clara County | 2,816 | $206,125 |
| Tract 5064.02Santa Clara County | 5,257 | $121,413 |
| Tract 5027.01Santa Clara County | 5,691 | $133,658 |
| Tract 5067.03Santa Clara County | 3,870 | $154,149 |
| Tract 5027.03Santa Clara County | 4,296 | $145,541 |
| Tract 5065.05Santa Clara County | 4,187 | $115,833 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Campbell) · Census block assignment files
How does Campbell compare with other places in California?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Campbell is the 976th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 202nd-most populous of 483 in California.
Campbell ranks 159th of 1,037 places in California with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 202nd | 483 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 330th | 469 |
| Residents per square mile | 130th | 1,077 |
| Median household income | 159th | 1,037 |
| Per capita income | 123rd | 1,073 |
| Median home value | 94th | 1,054 |
| Median gross rent | 146th | 987 |
| Poverty rate | 731st | 836 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 154th | 988 |
| Median age | 531st | 1,075 |
| Owner-occupied share | 870th | 1,064 |
| Work from home | 199th | 822 |
| Travel time to work | 808th | 1,069 |
Campbell's figures with every place in California (CSV)
Every place in California, sortable · Compare Campbell with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Campbell?
5 of the 57 figures for Campbell on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Campbell are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Campbell.