San Jose, CA Population by Year

In 2022, the population of San Jose was 971,233, a 1.04% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, San Jose's population was 981,466, a decline of 2.81% compared to a population of 1,009,830 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

San Jose, CA population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of San Jose increased by 64,881. In this period, the peak population was 1,037,082 in the year 2017. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 906,352 - -
2001 912,842 6,490 0.72%
2002 905,244 -7,598 -0.83%
2003 904,218 -1,026 -0.11%
2004 907,561 3,343 0.37%
2005 916,002 8,441 0.93%
2006 926,177 10,175 1.11%
2007 938,909 12,732 1.37%
2008 956,255 17,346 1.85%
2009 971,323 15,068 1.58%
2010 954,552 -16,771 -1.73%
2011 968,925 14,373 1.51%
2012 983,532 14,607 1.51%
2013 999,599 16,067 1.63%
2014 1,014,909 15,310 1.53%
2015 1,028,131 13,222 1.3%
2016 1,034,851 6,720 0.65%
2017 1,037,082 2,231 0.22%
2018 1,034,877 -2,205 -0.21%
2019 1,026,528 -8,349 -0.81%
2020 1,009,830 -16,698 -1.63%
2021 981,466 -28,364 -2.81%
2022 971,233 -10,233 -1.04%
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San Jose, CA population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, San Jose's population increased by 48,200 (5.32%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, San Jose's population increased by 55,278 (5.79%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows San Jose's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
San Jose's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 971,233. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, San Jose's population peaked in year 2017 at 1,037,082.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, San Jose's population was lowest in year 2003 at 904,218.

San Jose, CA annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of San Jose grew year by year for 14 years and declined for 8 years.

From 2000 to 2022, San Jose had an average annual population growth rate of 0.33% per year. Overall the population grew 7.16% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows San Jose's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
San Jose's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 0.33% per year. In the last two years, the population declined by 38,597. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2007 to 2008, San Jose's population grew the most with an increase of 17,346 (1.85%).

While from 2020 and 2021, San Jose's population declined the most with a negative growth of 28,364 (-2.81%).

Things to know

Is San Jose, CA population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, San Jose's population decreased by 38,597 between 2020 and 2022. The decrease was 28,364 (2.81%) between 2020 and 2021; and decrease of 10,233 (1.04%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of San Jose, CA changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of San Jose decreased by 28,366 (2.84%). The population was highest at 1,037,082 in the year 2017 and lowest at 971,233 in the year 2022. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.12%.

References

Datasets

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2023
San Jose, CA Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
Last updated September 18, 2023
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2017-2021
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the San Jose population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of San Jose across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of San Jose was 971,233, a 1.04% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, San Jose population was 981,466, a decline of 2.81% compared to a population of 1,009,830 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of San Jose increased by 64,881. In this period, the peak population was 1,037,082 in the year 2017. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

San Jose population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the San Jose is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in San Jose population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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Margin of Error

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