Cupertino, CA Demographics

A map of Cupertino's Population by Race

Cupertino, California has an estimated population of 58,566, a decrease from the 60,381 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 70.8% Asian, 20.4% White, 4.4% Hispanic, 3.1% Multiracial, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 0.5% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Cupertino, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Cupertino is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Cupertino, that probability was 45.9% in 2020 and 45.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Cupertino is ranked the 163rd most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Cupertino was ranked the 158th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Cupertino's White Population

11,948 residents of Cupertino, or 20.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Cupertino is considerably lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Cupertino ranks 1282nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cupertino's White population has declined by an estimated 8.7%. White residents' share of Cupertino's population has decreased from 21.7% to 20.4%.

Cupertino is less White than neighboring Saratoga (33.1% White), Loyola (55% White), Sunnyvale (26.5% White), Los Altos (49.5% White), and Mountain View (37.4% White).

Cupertino's Black Population

291 residents of Cupertino, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Cupertino is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Cupertino ranks 984th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cupertino's Black population has declined by an estimated 19.2%. Black residents' share of Cupertino's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Cupertino is more Black than neighboring Saratoga (0.1% Black), and Los Altos (0.1% Black). Cupertino is less Black than neighboring Loyola (1.1% Black), Sunnyvale (1.5% Black), and Mountain View (2.4% Black).

Cupertino's Asian Population

41,483 residents of Cupertino, or 70.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Cupertino is significantly higher than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Cupertino ranks 2nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cupertino's Asian population has declined by an estimated 2.0%. Asian residents' share of Cupertino's population has increased from 70.1% to 70.8%.

Cupertino is more Asian than neighboring Saratoga (59.5% Asian), Loyola (35.9% Asian), Sunnyvale (49.4% Asian), Los Altos (38.9% Asian), and Mountain View (36.3% Asian).

Cupertino's Hispanic Population

2,597 residents of Cupertino, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Cupertino is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Cupertino ranks 1562nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cupertino's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 11.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Cupertino's population has increased from 3.9% to 4.4%.

Cupertino is more Hispanic than neighboring Saratoga (2.8% Hispanic), and Loyola (3.1% Hispanic). Cupertino is less Hispanic than neighboring Sunnyvale (17% Hispanic), Los Altos (6.1% Hispanic), and Mountain View (17.5% Hispanic).

Cupertino's Native American/Other Population

438 residents of Cupertino, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Cupertino is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Cupertino ranks 1420th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cupertino's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 44.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Cupertino's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Cupertino is more Native American/Other than neighboring Saratoga (0.2% Native American/Other), Loyola (0.2% Native American/Other), and Mountain View (0.4% Native American/Other). Cupertino is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sunnyvale (1.3% Native American/Other), and Los Altos (1% Native American/Other).

Cupertino's Multiracial Population

1,809 residents of Cupertino, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Cupertino is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Cupertino ranks 1145th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cupertino's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 7.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Cupertino's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.1%.

Cupertino is less Multiracial than neighboring Saratoga (4.2% Multiracial), Loyola (4.7% Multiracial), Sunnyvale (4.3% Multiracial), Los Altos (4.4% Multiracial), and Mountain View (6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.