Campbell,
California

Population: 43,954

Welcome to Campbell, California!

Here's what you need to know:

Campbell, California, located in the West Valley of Santa Clara County, is a city that beautifully blends tradition and progress. It’s part of the San Francisco Bay Area and had a population of 43,959 as of the 2020 US Census. The city is known for its vibrant historic district filled with landmarks and a bustling shopping and dining scene, particularly in downtown Campbell. One of the city’s notable events is the Boogie, Campbell’s annual music festival. Campbell offers plenty of outdoor activities, as it’s located in the heart of the beautiful Santa Clara Valley.

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Economy

Household Income

$130,171

2020 Median

Unemployment rate

2.9%

2020 Median

Income

The median household income in Campbell is $130,171.

Employment

The unemployment rate in Campbell is 2.9%.

The occupations of Campbell are:

Business, Science, and Arts: 57%
Service Industry: 12%
Sales and Office: 20%
Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance: 5%
Production, Transportation, and Materials: 6%

The industries in Campbell are:

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, Hunting, and Mining: 0%
Construction: 5%
Manufacturing: 15%
Wholesale Trade: 2%
Retail: 10%
Transportation, Warehousing, and Utilities: 3%
Information: 4%
Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate: 6%
Science, Administrative, and Waste Management: 22%
Education, Social Services, and Health Care: 20%
Arts, Entertainment, Food Services, Accommodation, and Recreation: 7%
Other Services: 4%
Public Administration: 3%

Transportation

The means of transportation in Campbell are:

Drive alone: 73%
Carpool: 5%
Public transportation: 2%
Walk: 2%
Taxi, motorcycle or bicycle: 2%

Approximately 15% work from home.

Demographics and Data

Area

6.08 mi²

Land Area

Population

43,954

2020 Population

Housing

$1,232,700

2020 Median

Average Age

2020 Median

Population

According to the US Census Bureau, the population of Campbell is 43,954.

Education

In Campbell, 94% of residents have a high school diploma or higher with 57% attaining a bachelor's degree or higher.

Age distribution

The median age of Campbell is 39. The majority of the population falls into the age range 0 to 19.

Housing

The median home value of Campbell is $1,232,700 and the homeownership rate is 50%.

Ethnicity and race

Campbell is 48% White, 8% Hispanic or Latino, 25% Asian, and 2% Black.

Language

Approximately 35% of the population of Campbell can speak a language other than English, with 10% Spanish being the most common non-English language. 65% of the population in Campbell speak English only.

Gender

The population of Campbell is made up of 50% female and 50% male.

History

Campbell, California, was officially incorporated as a city in 1952, but its roots trace back to 1846, when Benjamin Campbell arrived. He established a hay and grain farm in what is now downtown Campbell in 1851. The city was home to several fruit-packing canneries in its early years, contributing to its growth and development. Despite not being a primary high-tech city, Campbell is part of the renowned Silicon Valley.

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