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East Palo Alto

California · 30,034 residents · 2.528 sq mi
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East Palo Alto is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $83,511. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $941,300. At a median age of 31.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 31.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 111%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
30,034
+2%since 2000
from 29,506 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
11,881 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 11,672 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
31.9
+24%since 2000
from 25.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
23K25K28K31K34K1990201020202024East Palo Alto
202429K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,511
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,006 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,072
+133%since 2000
from $13,774 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.1%
+26.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$941,300
+111%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $296,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,765
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $854 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
37.2%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 43.5% in 2000
62.8% rent
Afford Score
11.3
+71%since 2000
from 6.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic6.5%(1,930)
Black22.5%(6,641)
Hispanic / Latino58.8%(17,346)
Asian2.1%(621)
Other0%
Diversity Score63%(18,600)
2020
White, non-Hispanic7.7%(2,305)
Black10.6%(3,190)
Hispanic / Latino66.5%(19,964)
Asian5.2%(1,567)
Other8.6%(2,593)
Diversity Score64.7%(19,430)
Diversity Score
65
+3%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.8%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
71.5%
+23.3 ptssince 2000
from 48.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.8%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+56%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 70.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.9%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−7.5 ptssince 2011
from 11.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2011
from 68.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.4%
−23.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Foreign born
43.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.6%
−68.4 ptssince 2013
from 76.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Palo Alto, California?

East Palo Alto, California has about 30,034 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in East Palo Alto, California earns about $83,511 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 $941,300, and the typical rent is about $1,765 a month.

How educated are people in East Palo Alto, California?

About 23.8% 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 11.4% 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 6,583 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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

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