City · Utah
Santa Clara, Utah
Santa Clara, city, in Washington County, Utah. Santa Clara had 8,722 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 15.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 7,553 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 8,152 (±33). GEOID 4967660.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
8,722
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 7,553 · ACS 2020-2024: 8,152 ±33
Median household income
$96,475
±$5,727 (90% margin)
Utah: $95,166
Median home value
$558,100
±$57,222 (90% margin)
Utah: $489,400
Median gross rent
$1,907
±$293 (90% margin)
Utah: $1,496
Where is Santa Clara and what county is it in?
Santa Clara is a city in Washington County, Utah. It covers 6.1 square miles of land, 1,246 residents per square mile in 2020.
Santa Clara is in the St. George, UT metropolitan statistical area (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 Santa Clara, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 8,722 people lived in Santa Clara on July 1, 2025, up 15.4% since 2020, faster than Utah (+8.2%). The 2020 Census counted 7,553 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 8,152 (±33).
| Measure | Santa Clara | Washington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 8,152 ±33 | 196,431 | +657 |
| Households | 2,495 ±196 | 69,786 | +264 |
| Average household size | 3.26 ±0.25 | 2.78 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,948 ±235 | 82,189 | +465 |
Santa Clara's population since 2000
From 4,630 in 2000 to 8,722 in 2025: up 88.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara?
The median resident of Santa Clara is 33.0 years old; 27.4% are under 18 and 15.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 84.1%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 10.1%. 5.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Santa Clara | Washington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.0 ±2.2 | 39.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 27.4% ±4.7 pts | 24.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.7% ±4.0 pts | 22.3% | – |
| Male | 51.8% ±3.4 pts | 49.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 10.1% ±5.9 pts | 12.1% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 84.1% ±6.1 pts | 81.3% | −7.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.5% ±1.8 pts | 1.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.9% ±1.7 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.9% ±3.4 pts | 5.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 11.3% ±5.4 pts | 10.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.0% ±2.2 pts | 7.1% | – |
| With a disability | 13.2% ±4.9 pts | 13.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 16.0% ±6.9 pts | 11.1% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.2% ±2.8 pts | 94.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 36.2% ±5.8 pts | 35.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 13.3% ±3.3 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.3% ±5.0 pts | 85.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.4% ±3.2 pts | 3.6% | – |
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 Santa Clara earn?
Half of Santa Clara's 2,495 households earn less than $96,475 a year (±$5,727), against $80,632 in Washington County and $95,166 in Utah. In 2015-2019 it was $102,549 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Santa Clara | Washington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $96,475 ±$5,727 | $80,632 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $125,930 ±$16,592 | $107,780 | – |
| Per capita income | $39,030 ±$5,643 | $39,171 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 3.9% ±2.0 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 3.0% ±2.9 pts | 12.2% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 1.6% ±1.8 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% ±1.5 pts | 97.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 98.5% ±1.5 pts | 93.1% | – |
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 Santa Clara?
Owners occupy 77.8% of Santa Clara's occupied homes and renters 22.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $558,100 by its owner (±$57,222). The median renter pays $1,907 a month including utilities, and 52.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Santa Clara | Washington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $558,100 ±$57,222 | $510,700 | +$170,431 |
| Median gross rent | $1,907 ±$293 | $1,566 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 52.6% ±23.6 pts | 46.8% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,989 ±$359 | $1,918 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 77.8% ±9.4 pts | 71.6% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 22.2% ±9.4 pts | 28.4% | – |
| Housing units | 2,948 ±235 | 82,189 | +465 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.8% ±1.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 28.7% ±15.8 pts | 10.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 76.5% ±6.2 pts | 73.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 5.6% ±2.9 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 30.5% ±8.1 pts | 22.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.4% ±1.7 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.1% ±2.1 pts | 3.3% | – |
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 Santa Clara building?
Builders took permits for 70 new housing units in Santa Clara in 2025 (36 in single-family houses), 8.0 per 1,000 residents against 7.6 across Utah.
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 Santa Clara work and get to work?
81.5% of Santa Clara's workers drive alone and 10.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 18.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.9%.
| Measure | Santa Clara | Washington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.6% ±5.0 pts | 57.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.9% ±1.6 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 81.5% ±5.3 pts | 71.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.7% ±3.3 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 0.4% ±0.7 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.3% ±3.9 pts | 14.0% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 18.5 min ±2.4 | 19.2 min | no clear change |
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 Santa Clara?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Santa Clara, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $96,715 (Tract 2705.01) to $110,080 (Tract 2705.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 2705.02Washington County | 5,944 | $110,080 |
| Tract 2705.01Washington County | 2,825 | $96,715 |
| Tract 2704.01Washington County | 7,820 | $74,375 |
| Tract 2706.02Washington County | 2,348 | $90,539 |
| Tract 2703.02Washington County | 2,514 | $88,063 |
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 Santa Clara) · Census block assignment files
How does Santa Clara compare with other places in Utah?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Santa Clara is the 3,535th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 76th-most populous of 255 in Utah.
Santa Clara ranks 88th of 165 places in Utah with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 76th | 255 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 34th | 150 |
| Residents per square mile | 77th | 167 |
| Median household income | 88th | 165 |
| Per capita income | 76th | 167 |
| Median home value | 57th | 167 |
| Median gross rent | 28th | 155 |
| Poverty rate | 95th | 111 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 72nd | 166 |
| Median age | 81st | 167 |
| Owner-occupied share | 95th | 167 |
| Work from home | 124th | 146 |
| Travel time to work | 129th | 167 |
Santa Clara's figures with every place in Utah (CSV)
Every place in Utah, sortable · Compare Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara?
14 of the 57 figures for Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara.