Sunnyvale, CA — Church Planting

This area covers approximately 7 x 9 miles on the southeastern tip of San Francisco Bay. It includes the cities of Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, and Cupertino.

The 2000 Census showed a total population of about 285,000 people. Population growth is expected to continue in this area, with a population around 336,000 expected by 2010. In 2000 the area was 13% Hispanic, 2% Black, and 33% Asian. In 1990, 30% of the population was 25 or under.

The 1990 Census showed that employment was largely in the areas of manufacturing (technology) and retail trades.

In 1990 the median home price was about $284,000. There were about 52,000 housing units (not counting apartments). Average rent was $825. The average home was built in 1967. There was an average of 2.47 people per household.

In 1990, 37% of the population had undergraduate or graduate degrees.

According to the current directories there appear to be about 10 Southern Baptist churches in the area.

For further information:

Right now it is difficult to put together 2000 Census data for this predefined area. However, you can easily find the 2000 Census data for any city or county in the area. Go to www.census.gov and click on "American Fact Finder." For more religious information about the area, check the churches listed in the online yellow pages (such as qwestdex.com) or contact a local chamber of commerce. For precise growth projections, check the California state data center website.

Map of Area | Map of Sunnyvale

Total 2000 Population 286,622   1990 Census Housing  
Hispanic 38,928 13.60% Median housing value $284,436
Black 5,665 2.00% Housing units 52,029
Asian 95,965 33.50% Average home built in 1967
Speak English only 72%   Average monthly rent $825
      Average household size 2.47
Population Trends        
1970 226,169   1990 Census Education  
1980 239,261 5.80% Undergrad or grad degrees 36.94%
1990 257,693 7.70%    
2000 286,622 11.20% 1990 Census Age  
      Population 25 and under 29.90%
1990 Employment by Industry        
Manufacturing (technology) 38.59%      
Retail trades 12.46%      
Business & repair services 6.91%      
Median household income $49,297      

Zip codes: 94085, 94086, 94087, 94089, 95014, 95050, 95051, 95054