Sunnyvale Population

1960–2026

9,268

2026 projection

18.5% since 2020 (increase)

02K4K6K8K10K1960197019801990200020102020

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Sunnyvale. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20269,268+2602.89%
20259,008+1451.64%
20248,863+2893.37%
20238,574+1782.12%
20228,396+3484.32%
20218,048+2252.88%
20207,823+97714.27%
20196,846+1892.84%
20186,657+1582.43%
20176,499+2524.03%

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Sunnyvale Demographics

43.3median age

Median age

Female44.9 yrs
Male41.3 yrs

Adults

6,003
1,550 seniors · 26%4,453 other adults

Sex

Female 47.1% · 3,925Male 52.9% · 4,411

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 83 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Sunnyvale Income

$170,348median household income

Median household income

$170,348

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$68,110

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

6%

About 1 in 17 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Sunnyvale Marital Status

70% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married70%68%73%
Never married22%28%17%
Divorced5%3%7%
Widowed3%2%3%
Separated<1%0%<1%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201