San Martin, CA

Census Place

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    2024 Population
    6,954
    US Senator
    Alex Padilla
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Adam Schiff
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    46.8
    5.65% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    7.86%
    21.6% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $158,250
    1.25% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $1.43M
    8.72% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    3,440
    4.76% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in San Martin, CA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    93.3% of the residents in San Martin, CA are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in San Martin, CA was $1.43M, and the homeownership rate was 77.8%.

    Most people in San Martin, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 34.1 minutes. The average car ownership in San Martin, CA was 2 cars per household.

    United StatesCaliforniaSanta Clara County, CASan Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CASanta Clara County (East)--Gilroy, Morgan Hill & San Jose (South) Cities PUMA, CA

    Population & Diversity

    San Martin, CA is home to a population of 6.95k people, from which 93.3% are citizens.

    As of 2024, 17.1% of San Martin, CA residents were born outside of the country (1.19k people).

    In 2024, there were 1.76 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (3.1k people) in San Martin, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.76k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 682 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    93.3%
    2024 Citizenship
    91.8%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 93.3% of San Martin, CA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in San Martin, CA was 91.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

    The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in San Martin, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in San Martin, CA
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      3.1k ± 538
    2. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      1.76k ± 555
    3. Other (Hispanic)
      682 ± 294
    42.6%
    Hispanic Population
    2.97k people

    In 2024, there were 1.76 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (3.1k people) in San Martin, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.76k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 682 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    42.6% of the people in San Martin, CA are hispanic (2.97k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in San Martin, CA as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      3,877,888 ± 45,899 people
    2. Philippines
      827,719 ± 22,100 people
    3. China
      695,724 ± 20,296 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of California was Mexico, the natal country of 3,877,888 California residents, followed by Philippines with 827,719 and China with 695,724.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    17.1%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    1.19k people
    19.3%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    1.39k people

    As of 2024, 17.1% of San Martin, CA residents (1.19k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in San Martin, CA was 19.3%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      30 ± 40
    2. Gulf War (1990s)
      10 ± 25
    3. World War II
      10 ± 17

    San Martin, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in San Martin, CA.

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    Health

    93.1% of the population of San Martin, CA has health coverage, with 46.9% on employee plans, 15.3% on Medicaid, 14.9% on Medicare, 15.1% on non-group plans, and 0.923% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in California see 1,233 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,233 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1076 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 213 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.9% under 18 years, 15.9% between 18 and 34 years, 43.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.7% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    6.95%
    Uninsured
    46.9%
    Employer Coverage
    15.3%
    Medicaid
    14.9%
    Medicare
    15.1%
    Non-Group
    0.923%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in San Martin, CA grew by 2.02% from 6.81% to 6.95%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in San Martin, CA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of San Martin, CA employs 3.44k people. In 2024, the largest industries in San Martin, CA were Construction (524 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (380 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (341 people), and the highest paying industries were Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($180,583), Other Services Except Public Administration ($139,659), and Finance & Insurance ($123,438).

    Employment

    Occupations

    3.44k
    2024 Value
    ± 484
    −4.76%
    1 Year decline
    ± 20.9%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in San Martin, CA declined at a rate of −4.76%, from 3.61k employees to 3.44k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in San Martin, CA, are Management Occupations (693 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (366 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (337 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of San Martin, CA.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    3.44k
    2024 Value
    ± 484
    −4.76%
    1 Year decline
    ± 20.9%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in San Martin, CA declined at a rate of −4.76%, from 3.61k employees to 3.44k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in San Martin, CA, are Construction (524 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (380 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (341 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of San Martin, CA, though some of these residents may live in San Martin, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $69,926
    Median earning men ± $15,757
    $46,231
    Median earning women ± $7,251

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($129,773), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($93,906), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($84,500).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($192,986), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($111,336), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($80,250).

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Kamala Harris with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.25%).

    Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff are the senators currently representing the state of California. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    California is currently represented by 51 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for San Martin, CA. Showing the available data for California.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (58.5%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (38.3%)
      Republican Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1.25%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Kamala Harris with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.25%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in California for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from California

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    Alex Padilla
    Senator from California3
    Assumed office on January 20, 2021
    Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Kamala Harris, who had become Vice President of the United States.
    Adam Schiff
    Senator from California1
    Assumed office on December 8, 2024
    Elected to the seat to succeed Laphonza Butler, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Dianne Feinstein.

    Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff are the senators currently representing California.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in California over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in San Martin, CA was $1.43M in 2024, which is 4.3 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $1.32M to $1.43M, a 8.72% increase. The homeownership rate in San Martin, CA is 77.8%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in San Martin, CA have an average commute time of 34.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in San Martin, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $1.43M
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$97,053
    $1,561
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$259

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In San Martin, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in San Martin, CA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    77.8%
    Homeownership
    2024
    74.1%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 77.8% of the housing units in San Martin, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 74.7%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in San Martin, CA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $158,250
    Median Household Income
    ± $25,838
    2.01k
    Number of Households
    ± 333

    In 2024, the median household income of the 2.01k households in San Martin, CA grew to $158,250 from the previous year's value of $156,292.

    The following chart displays the households in San Martin, CA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for San Martin, CA is from California.
    0.493
    2024 Wage GINI in California
    0.495
    2023 Wage GINI in California

    In 2024, the income inequality in California was 0.493 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.424% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for California was higher than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in California in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in California across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (59.9%)
    2. Worked At Home (26.6%)
    3. Walked (6.68%)

    In 2024, 59.9% of workers in San Martin, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (26.6%) and those who walked to work (6.68%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    34.1 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in San Martin, CA have a longer commute time (34.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 6.11% of the workforce in San Martin, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in San Martin, CA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in San Martin, CA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in San Martin, CA have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    7.86% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in San Martin, CA (543 out of 6.91k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 35 - 44, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 55 - 64.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in San Martin, CA is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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