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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

East Palo Alto

California · 29,506 residents · 2.528 sq mi
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East Palo Alto has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $45,006. Population has grown 26% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $296,700. At a median age of 25.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Despite a median home value of $296,700, the poverty rate sits 30% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 25.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

29,506
+26%since 1990
from 23,451 in 1990
1990 – 2025
11,672 / sq mi
+26%since 1990
from 9,277 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
25.8
−6%since 1990
from 27.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
23K25K28K31K34K1990201020202024East Palo Alto
202429K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$45,006
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,206 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,774
+38%since 1990
from $9,968 in 1990
US average: $21,522
16.2%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 17.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$296,700
+43%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $157,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$854
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $586 in 1990
US average: $602
43.5%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 44.6% in 1990
56.5% rent
6.6
+22%since 1990
from 5.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic30.9%(7,250)
Black42.9%(10,071)
Hispanic / Latino33.7%(7,905)
Asian10.1%(2,371)
Diversity Score95%(22,271)
2000
White, non-Hispanic6.5%(1,930)
Black22.5%(6,641)
Hispanic / Latino58.8%(17,346)
Asian2.1%(621)
Diversity Score63%(18,600)
63
−34%since 1990
from 95 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.6%
−5.0 ptssince 1990
from 15.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
48.2%
−12.4 ptssince 1990
from 60.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.6%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 5.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.9 min
−20%since 1990
from 19.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Palo Alto, California?

East Palo Alto, California has about 29,506 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in East Palo Alto, California?

The typical household in East Palo Alto, California earns about $45,006 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Palo Alto, California expensive?

In East Palo Alto, California, the median home is worth about $296,700, and the typical rent is about $854 a month.

How educated are people in East Palo Alto, California?

About 10.6% of adults age 25 and over in East Palo Alto, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Palo Alto, California?

About 16.2% of people in East Palo Alto, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has East Palo Alto, California grown since 1990?

Yes, East Palo Alto, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,055 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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