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Milpitas

California · 80,273 residents · 13.481 sq mi
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Milpitas is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $137,000. Population has grown 28% since 2000. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $927,200. Households here earn about 74% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
80,273
+28%since 2000
from 62,698 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,955 / sq mi
+28%since 2000
from 4,651 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.4
+9%since 2000
from 33.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
48K57K65K74K83K1990201020202024Milpitas
202479K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$137,000
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,429 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,812
+79%since 2000
from $27,823 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
75.1%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.3%
US avg: 10%
Information6.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food4.3%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$927,200
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $363,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,626
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,279 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.6%
−11.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.8% in 2000
41.4% rent
Afford Score
6.8
+57%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic9.7%(7,795)
Black2%(1,577)
Hispanic / Latino13.2%(10,586)
Asian71.3%(57,260)
Other4.8%(3,829)
Diversity Score59%(47,354)
Diversity Score
59
−23%since 2000
from 77 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.2%
+16.6 ptssince 2000
from 36.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
22.1%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.1 min
+81%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.4%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2011
from 63.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
57.4%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 72.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
47.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
52.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.7%
−87.3 ptssince 2013
from 90.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Milpitas, California?

Milpitas, California has about 80,273 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Milpitas, California?

The typical household in Milpitas, California earns about $137,000 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 $927,200, and the typical rent is about $2,626 a month.

How educated are people in Milpitas, California?

About 53.2% 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 6.7% of people in Milpitas, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Milpitas, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Milpitas, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 29,587 residents, a change of about 58 percent over that period.

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

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