Saratoga is a city located in Santa Clara County California. Saratoga has a 2024 population of 29,171. Saratoga is currently declining at a rate of -1.47% annually and its population has decreased by -5.64% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 30,913 in 2020.
The average household income in Saratoga is $329,142 with a poverty rate of 3.14%. The median age in Saratoga is 50.9 years: 50.5 years for males, and 51.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Saratoga was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 17,077 | 55.5% |
| White | 12,001 | 39% |
| Two or more races | 1,444 | 4.69% |
| Other race | 137 | 0.45% |
| Native American | 81 | 0.26% |
| Black or African American | 31 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Asian
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 10,798 | 2.83 | 87.1 | 12.9 |
| Married | 8,343 | 3.15 | 89.1 | 10.9 |
| Non Family | 1,678 | 1.22 | 76.6 | 23.4 |
| Female | 562 | 2.72 | 89.5 | 10.5 |
| Male | 215 | 3.07 | 84.2 | 15.8 |
3.1
Average Family Size
2.83
Average Household Size
87.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 270 | 1.17% |
| Associates Degree | 1,201 | 5.18% |
| Bachelors Degree | 7,832 | 33.8% |
| Graduate Degree | 10,685 | 46.12% |
| High School Graduate | 1,298 | 5.6% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 409 | 1.77% |
| Some College | 1,474 | 6.36% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 12,609 | 12,154 | 10,913 |
| White | 9,532 | 9,378 | 7,012 |
| 2+ Races | 593 | 553 | 380 |
| Hispanic | 513 | 481 | 201 |
| Other Race | 103 | 85 | 74 |
| Native American | 35 | 23 | 0 |
| Black | 24 | 24 | 21 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 87.5%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $114,257 | $161,333 | $91,038 |
| Graduate Degree | $186,596 | $212,587 | $165,089 |
| High School Graduate | $48,289 | $49,518 | $24,318 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $45,769 | $0 | $29,375 |
| Overall | $143,565 | $173,323 | $113,246 |
| Some College | $75,833 | $92,063 | $50,089 |
$143,565
Average Earnings
$173,323
Average Male
$113,246
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
51.17% of Saratoga residents speak only English, while 48.83% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 35.2% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,489 | 607 | 5.28% |
| Asian | 17,058 | 256 | 1.5% |
| Hispanic | 715 | 72 | 10.07% |
| Multiple | 1,428 | 50 | 3.5% |
| Other | 130 | 10 | 7.69% |
| Black | 24 | 7 | 29.17% |
3.14%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.82%
Male Poverty Rate
3.45%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Saratoga is Black, with 29.17% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Saratoga is Asian, with 1.5% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.65%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.51%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 4.8%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 6.38% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5.72% |
| High School | 3.23% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.01% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 30.89% |
| Male Employed | 1.92% |
| Female Employed | 1.62% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $250,001 | $354,700 |
| Households | $237,730 | $329,142 |
| Married Families | $250,001 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $91,923 | $181,726 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
68.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
70.8%
Male Marriage Rate
66.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
993
Number of Veterans
960
Male Veterans
33
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 431 |
| Korea | 153 |
| World War II | 99 |
| Second Gulf War | 66 |
| First Gulf War | 50 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 713 |
| 65 to 74 | 175 |
| 35 to 54 | 72 |
| 18 to 34 | 18 |
| 55 to 64 | 15 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 780 | 7.5% |
| Asian | 170 | 1.26% |
| 2+ Races | 43 | 5.89% |
| Hispanic | 43 | 7.39% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.24%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.12%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.6%
Labor Force Participation
53.7%
Employment Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
36.37%
Born in Saratoga
56.13%
Native Born
43.87%
Foreign Born
11.76%
Non Citizen
32.11%
Naturalized
56.13% of Saratoga residents were born in the United States, with 36.37% having been born in California. 11.76% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 26,995 | -435 | -1.59% |
| 2028 | 27,430 | -435 | -1.56% |
| 2027 | 27,865 | -436 | -1.54% |
| 2026 | 28,301 | -435 | -1.51% |
| 2025 | 28,736 | -435 | -1.49% |
| 2024 | 29,171 | -436 | -1.47% |
| 2023 | 29,607 | -120 | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 29,727 | -385 | -1.28% |
| 2021 | 30,112 | -801 | -2.59% |
| 2020 | 30,913 | -21 | -0.07% |
| 2019 | 30,934 | -246 | -0.79% |
| 2018 | 31,180 | -148 | -0.47% |
| 2017 | 31,328 | -111 | -0.35% |
| 2016 | 31,439 | 31 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 31,408 | 154 | 0.49% |
| 2014 | 31,254 | 125 | 0.4% |
| 2013 | 31,129 | 320 | 1.04% |
| 2012 | 30,809 | 324 | 1.06% |
| 2011 | 30,485 | 370 | 1.23% |
| 2010 | 30,115 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 29,843 | 1,782 | 6.35% |
| 1990 | 28,061 | -1,200 | -4.1% |
| 1980 | 29,261 | 2,451 | 9.14% |
| 1970 | 26,810 | 11,949 | 80.41% |
| 1960 | 14,861 | 13,532 | 1018.21% |
| 1950 | 1,329 | 1,032 | 347.47% |
| 1880 | 297 | -26,698 | -98.9% |