Demographics & People — Sunnyvale, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 153,455 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~156,100 |
| Median Age | 35.2 |
| Total Households | 58,791 |
| Family Households | 36,937 |
| Average Household Size | 2.59 |
| Diversity Index | 0.6201 (highly diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 46,593 |
| Black or African American | 2,243 |
| Asian | 75,731 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25,580 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 95,011 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 25,795 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 25,191 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 18,847 |
| German | 8,674 |
| Irish | 6,763 |
| English | 6,129 |
| Italian | 3,913 |
| American | 2,751 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 2,636 |
Language
| English Only | 57,372 |
| Spanish | 17,242 |
| Population 5+ | 142,949 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 3,888 |
| Population 18+ | 123,677 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 23.0 minutes |
| Work from Home | 29.2% |
| 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 Sunnyvale, California.