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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Milpitas

California · 50,686 residents · 13.481 sq mi
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Milpitas is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $55,730. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 12,012 residents. Median home value is $255,100. Poverty is rare here, at 4.9% of residents. Households here earn about 56% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.8
US median: 33.0
More educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

50,686
−19%vs 2000
vs 62,698 in 2000
1990 – 2025
3,760 / sq mi
−19%vs 2000
vs 4,651 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.8
−8%vs 2000
vs 33.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
48K57K65K74K83K1990201020202024Milpitas
202479K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$55,730
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $84,429 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$17,520
−37%vs 2000
vs $27,823 in 2000
US average: $14,340
4.9%
−0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$255,100
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $363,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$869
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $1,279 in 2000
US average: $450
69.6%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 69.8% in 2000
30.4% rent
4.6
+6%vs 2000
vs 4.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic23.8%(14,917)
Black3.5%(2,187)
Hispanic / Latino16.6%(10,417)
Asian51.5%(32,281)
Other0%
Diversity Score76.8%(48,177)
1990
White, non-Hispanic52.1%(26,408)
Black5.8%(2,946)
Hispanic / Latino17.6%(8,901)
Asian34.6%(17,513)
Other7.5%(3,819)
Diversity Score86%(43,612)
86
+12%vs 2000
vs 77 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

24.9%
−11.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 36.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
81.0%
−2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 83.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
7.6%
−4.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.5 min
+39%vs 2000
vs 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Milpitas, California?

Milpitas, California has about 50,686 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Milpitas, California?

The typical household in Milpitas, California earns about $55,730 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Milpitas, California expensive?

In Milpitas, California, the median home is worth about $255,100, and the typical rent is about $869 a month.

How educated are people in Milpitas, California?

About 24.9% of adults age 25 and over in Milpitas, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Milpitas, California?

About 4.9% of people in Milpitas, California live below the federal poverty line.

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

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