East Palo Alto, CA Demographics

A map of East Palo Alto's Population by Race

East Palo Alto, California has an estimated population of 29,069, a decrease from the 30,034 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 58.8% Hispanic, 12.6% White, 9.7% Native American/Other, 9.4% Black, 7.0% Asian, and 2.5% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of East Palo Alto, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

East Palo Alto has become considerably more racially diverse since 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 East Palo Alto, that probability was 53.2% in 2020 and 61.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

East Palo Alto is ranked the 276th 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). East Palo Alto was ranked the 270th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

East Palo Alto's White Population

3,667 residents of East Palo Alto, or 12.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in East Palo Alto is significantly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. East Palo Alto ranks 1482nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Palo Alto's White population has grown by an estimated 59.1%. White residents' share of East Palo Alto's population has increased from 7.7% to 12.6%.

East Palo Alto is less White than neighboring Menlo Park (51.6% White), Stanford (43.8% White), North Fair Oaks (18.4% White), Atherton (62% White), and Palo Alto (45% White).

East Palo Alto's Black Population

2,740 residents of East Palo Alto, or 9.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in East Palo Alto is slightly higher than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. East Palo Alto ranks 67th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Palo Alto's Black population has declined by an estimated 14.1%. Black residents' share of East Palo Alto's population has decreased from 10.6% to 9.4%.

East Palo Alto is more Black than neighboring Menlo Park (2.1% Black), Stanford (3.9% Black), North Fair Oaks (0.8% Black), Atherton (0.9% Black), and Palo Alto (1.8% Black).

East Palo Alto's Asian Population

2,030 residents of East Palo Alto, or 7.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in East Palo Alto is lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. East Palo Alto ranks 465th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Palo Alto's Asian population has grown by an estimated 29.5%. Asian residents' share of East Palo Alto's population has increased from 5.2% to 7.0%.

East Palo Alto is more Asian than neighboring North Fair Oaks (6.2% Asian). East Palo Alto is less Asian than neighboring Menlo Park (18.7% Asian), Stanford (28.3% Asian), Atherton (18% Asian), and Palo Alto (38.1% Asian).

East Palo Alto's Hispanic Population

17,093 residents of East Palo Alto, or 58.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in East Palo Alto is significantly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. East Palo Alto ranks 264th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Palo Alto's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 14.4%. Hispanic residents' share of East Palo Alto's population has decreased from 66.5% to 58.8%.

East Palo Alto is more Hispanic than neighboring Menlo Park (20.9% Hispanic), Stanford (15.6% Hispanic), Atherton (14.2% Hispanic), and Palo Alto (7.9% Hispanic). East Palo Alto is less Hispanic than neighboring North Fair Oaks (72.1% Hispanic).

East Palo Alto's Native American/Other Population

2,810 residents of East Palo Alto, or 9.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in East Palo Alto is higher than in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. East Palo Alto ranks 51st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Palo Alto's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 29.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of East Palo Alto's population has increased from 7.2% to 9.7%.

East Palo Alto is more Native American/Other than neighboring Menlo Park (0.9% Native American/Other), Stanford (1.3% Native American/Other), North Fair Oaks (0.1% Native American/Other), Atherton (0.4% Native American/Other), and Palo Alto (0.7% Native American/Other).

East Palo Alto's Multiracial Population

729 residents of East Palo Alto, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in East Palo Alto is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. East Palo Alto ranks 1212th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Palo Alto's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 13.0%. Multiracial residents' share of East Palo Alto's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.5%.

East Palo Alto is less Multiracial than neighboring Menlo Park (5.7% Multiracial), Stanford (7.1% Multiracial), Atherton (4.5% Multiracial), and Palo Alto (6.5% 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.