Demographics & People — South San Jose Hills, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 17,451 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~15,700 |
| Median Age | 36.9 |
| Total Households | 4,059 |
| Family Households | 3,549 |
| Average Household Size | 4.28 |
| Diversity Index | 0.4109 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,626 |
| Black or African American | 215 |
| Asian | 2,136 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14,781 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 16,111 |
| Other groups | 15,561 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 13,931 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,835 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 1,425 |
| Hispanic: Salvadoran | 1,007 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 540 |
| Hispanic: All other Hispanic or Latino | 451 |
| Hispanic: Guatemalan | 346 |
| German | 174 |
Language
| English Only | 3,521 |
| Spanish | 11,429 |
| Population 5+ | 16,530 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 332 |
| Population 18+ | 14,278 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 29.0 minutes |
| Work from Home | 2.4% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for South San Jose Hills, California.