Mountain View, CA
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Mountain View's greatest asset is its people. The resident population of Mountain View is approximately 86,513 and population during the day grows to more than 120,850. More than half the population is between 20 and 49 years old, while nearly 21% is in the 30-to-39-year age bracket. The median age is 35.7 years old.
According to the 2021 U.S. Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, nearly 50 % of the population (48.5%) speak a language other than English at home and 42.3% of Mountain View residents are foreign born with 57% of them having been born in Asia. Also, 94.5% of residents have graduated high school with 74.4% having a Bachelor's degree or higher.
Census Data as of April 2020
Population1: 86,513
Race and Ethnicity, 20202
| Race/Ethnicity | Percentage of Population |
|---|---|
| White | 48.4% |
| Asian | 33.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18% |
| Black or African American | 1.6% |
| Native American, Native Alaskan | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander | 0% |
Age3
| Age Range | Percentage of Population |
|---|---|
| Persons Under 5 | 6.4% |
| Persons Under 18 | 20.3% |
| Persons 65 and Over | 11.1% |
Gender4
| Gender | Percentage of Population |
|---|---|
| Male | 52.2% |
| Female | 47.8% |
Housing5
| Category | Statistic |
|---|---|
| Number of Housing Units | Not available |
| Persons per Household | 2.39 |
| Owner-occupied housing unit rate, 2017-2021 | 40.0% |
Employment
| Category | Statistic |
|---|---|
| Jobs per Employed Residents | 67,3276 / 39,7847 = 1.692 |
| Workers per Household | 41,4188 / 32,1979 = 1.286 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5%10 |
Geography11
| Category | Statistic |
|---|---|
| Land Area, Square Miles | 11.96 |
| Persons per Square Mile | 6,888.8 |
| Elevation Above Sea Level | 105 feet |
| Parks | The City standard is 3 acres of park space per 1,000 residents. |
- 1Source: California Department of Finance. January 2025 (the estimate incorporates 2020 Census count).
- 2Source: US Census Bureau. State and County Quick Facts. April 2020.
- 3Source: US Census Bureau. State and County Quick Facts. April 2020.
- 4Source: US Census Bureau. State and County Quick Facts. April 2020.
- 5Source: US Census Bureau. State and County Quick Facts. April 2020.
- 6Workers Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (Measure: Employment), Jan 2012
- 7Households Source: CA DoF Table E-5 (Occupied Housing Units), Jan 2012
- 8Jobs Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 1-year estimate (Table S0804), 2011
- 9Employed Residents Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 1-year estimate (Table DP03), 2011
- 10Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics. Unemployment Rate. August 2013.
- 11Source: US Census Bureau. State and County Quick Facts. April 2020.