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Cupertino, California
Cupertino, city, in Santa Clara County, California. Cupertino had 58,333 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 60,381 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 58,566 (±50). GEOID 0617610.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
58,333
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 60,381 · ACS 2020-2024: 58,566 ±50
Median household income
$234,707
±$12,596 (90% margin)
California: $99,122
Median home value
$2,000,000 or more
The survey's top or bottom value; no margin is published
California: $734,700
Median gross rent
$3,500 or more
The survey's top or bottom value; no margin is published
California: $2,036
Where is Cupertino and what county is it in?
Cupertino is a city in Santa Clara County, California. It covers 11.3 square miles of land, 5,325 residents per square mile in 2020.
Cupertino 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 Cupertino, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 58,333 people lived in Cupertino on July 1, 2025, down 3.2% since 2020, a steeper fall than California's (−0.5%). The 2020 Census counted 60,381 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 58,566 (±50).
| Measure | Cupertino | Santa Clara County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 58,566 ±50 | 1,902,047 | −1,691 |
| Households | 21,020 ±388 | 659,353 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.77 ±0.05 | 2.82 | −0.08 |
| Housing units | 22,158 ±463 | 698,837 | no clear change |
Cupertino's population since 2000
From 50,546 in 2000 to 58,333 in 2025: up 15.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Cupertino 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 Cupertino?
The median resident of Cupertino is 41.7 years old; 22.6% are under 18 and 15.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Asian residents at 70.8%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 20.4%. 55.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Cupertino | Santa Clara County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.7 ±0.9 | 38.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.6% ±1.0 pts | 20.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.2% ±0.9 pts | 14.8% | – |
| Male | 51.8% ±1.2 pts | 51.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.4% ±1.1 pts | 25.0% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 20.4% ±1.6 pts | 27.2% | −4.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.3 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 70.8% ±1.8 pts | 40.3% | +3.4 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.1% ±0.7 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 55.0% ±1.9 pts | 41.5% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 62.3% ±2.5 pts | 55.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 1.6% ±0.4 pts | 2.6% | – |
| With a disability | 6.4% ±0.7 pts | 9.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 1.8% ±0.6 pts | 3.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.1% ±0.8 pts | 89.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 82.2% ±1.4 pts | 56.5% | +3.4 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 48.6% ±2.1 pts | 28.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 83.2% ±2.0 pts | 86.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.2% ±0.4 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 Cupertino earn?
Half of Cupertino's 21,020 households earn less than $234,707 a year (±$12,596), against $164,281 in Santa Clara County and $99,122 in California. In 2015-2019 the median was $211,577 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $23,130 after inflation. 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Cupertino | Santa Clara County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $234,707 ±$12,596 | $164,281 | +$23,130 |
| Mean household income | $305,578 ±$13,709 | $227,007 | – |
| Per capita income | $110,519 ±$5,134 | $80,312 | +$21,285 |
| People below the poverty line | 4.1% ±0.8 pts | 7.1% | −1.9 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 2.8% ±1.3 pts | 7.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 2.1% ±0.6 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.7% ±0.6 pts | 98.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 96.6% ±0.9 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 Cupertino?
Owners occupy 60.6% of Cupertino's occupied homes and renters 39.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $2,000,000 or more by its owner (). The median renter pays $3,500 or more a month including utilities, and 27.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Cupertino | Santa Clara County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $2,000,000 or more | $1,490,600 | −$106,085 |
| Median gross rent | $3,500 or more | $2,857 | −$392 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 27.9% ±4.0 pts | 36.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $4,000 or more | $4,000 or more | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 60.6% ±2.3 pts | 55.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 39.4% ±2.3 pts | 44.9% | – |
| Housing units | 22,158 ±463 | 698,837 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.0% ±2.5 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 57.6% ±2.1 pts | 50.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.2% ±0.1 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.2% ±0.6 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.5% ±1.0 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.3% ±0.5 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.8% ±0.8 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 Cupertino building?
Builders took permits for 66 new housing units in Cupertino in 2025 (66 in single-family houses), 1.1 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 Cupertino work and get to work?
58.3% of Cupertino's workers drive alone and 31.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.0%.
| Measure | Cupertino | Santa Clara County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.9% ±1.4 pts | 67.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.0% ±0.8 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 58.3% ±2.3 pts | 59.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.3% ±1.0 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.9% ±0.3 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Walked | 2.5% ±0.7 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 31.8% ±2.2 pts | 23.9% | +26.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.6 min ±0.8 | 26.2 min | −5.3 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 Cupertino?
13 census tracts lie mostly in Cupertino, and 7 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $157,014 (Tract 5077.04) to $250,000 or more (Tract 5080.04).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 5081.01Santa Clara County | 6,679 | $250,000 or more |
| Tract 5077.02Santa Clara County | 6,464 | $250,000 or more |
| Tract 5078.06Santa Clara County | 5,657 | $200,887 |
| Tract 5078.08Santa Clara County | 5,720 | $250,000 or more |
| Tract 5080.04Santa Clara County | 6,131 | $250,000 or more |
| Tract 5080.05Santa Clara County | 3,835 | $206,389 |
| Tract 5080.06Santa Clara County | 3,817 | $240,833 |
| Tract 5077.01Santa Clara County | 3,788 | $234,886 |
| Tract 5077.05Santa Clara County | 3,953 | $250,000 or more |
| Tract 5078.07Santa Clara County | 3,115 | $250,000 or more |
| Tract 5078.05Santa Clara County | 4,888 | $201,939 |
| Tract 5077.04Santa Clara County | 3,367 | $157,014 |
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 Cupertino) · Census block assignment files
How does Cupertino compare with other places in California?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Cupertino is the 704th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 156th-most populous of 483 in California.
Cupertino ranks 40th 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 | 156th | 483 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 318th | 469 |
| Residents per square mile | 221st | 1,077 |
| Median household income | 40th | 1,037 |
| Per capita income | 64th | 1,073 |
| Median home value | 1st | 1,054 |
| Median gross rent | 1st | 987 |
| Poverty rate | 805th | 836 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22nd | 988 |
| Median age | 438th | 1,075 |
| Owner-occupied share | 655th | 1,064 |
| Work from home | 96th | 822 |
| Travel time to work | 795th | 1,069 |
Cupertino's figures with every place in California (CSV)
Every place in California, sortable · Compare Cupertino 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 Cupertino?
3 of the 57 figures for Cupertino 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 Cupertino 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 Cupertino.