San Jose, California is the oldest civilian settlement in the state, founded in 1777 as a small farming city. It is the third largest city in California and the tenth largest in the United States, with a population of about 1 million people as of April 2019. San Jose is the largest city in the Silicon Valley, the world-renowned hub of technology and innovation. Its economy is driven by the tech industry, making it a major player in the global economy.