Milpitas, CA Demographics

A map of Milpitas's Population by Race

Milpitas, California has an estimated population of 78,578, a slight decrease from the 80,273 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 71.5% Asian, 13.4% Hispanic, 10.1% White, 2.6% Multiracial, 1.8% Black, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Milpitas, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Milpitas 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 Milpitas, that probability was 46.3% in 2020 and 46.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Milpitas is ranked the 113th 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). Milpitas was ranked the 110th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Milpitas's White Population

7,920 residents of Milpitas, or 10.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Milpitas is significantly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Milpitas ranks 1444th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milpitas's White population has grown by an estimated 1.6%. White residents' share of Milpitas's population has remained roughly unchanged at 10.1%.

Milpitas is less White than neighboring East Foothills (27.7% White), Alum Rock (12% White), Santa Clara (27.3% White), Burbank (32.9% White), and Fruitdale (51.5% White).

Milpitas's Black Population

1,433 residents of Milpitas, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Milpitas is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Milpitas ranks 447th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milpitas's Black population has declined by an estimated 9.1%. Black residents' share of Milpitas's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.8%.

Milpitas is more Black than neighboring Alum Rock (0.3% Black), Santa Clara (1.7% Black), Burbank (1.6% Black), and Fruitdale (0% Black). Milpitas is less Black than neighboring East Foothills (1.9% Black).

Milpitas's Asian Population

56,160 residents of Milpitas, or 71.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Milpitas is significantly higher than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Milpitas ranks 1st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milpitas's Asian population has declined by an estimated 1.9%. Asian residents' share of Milpitas's population has remained roughly unchanged at 71.5%.

Milpitas is more Asian than neighboring East Foothills (37.6% Asian), Alum Rock (21.1% Asian), Santa Clara (50.2% Asian), Burbank (14.3% Asian), and Fruitdale (17% Asian).

Milpitas's Hispanic Population

10,531 residents of Milpitas, or 13.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Milpitas is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Milpitas ranks 1106th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milpitas's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Milpitas's population has remained roughly unchanged at 13.4%.

Milpitas is less Hispanic than neighboring East Foothills (25% Hispanic), Alum Rock (63.6% Hispanic), Santa Clara (15.7% Hispanic), Burbank (40% Hispanic), and Fruitdale (29.1% Hispanic).

Milpitas's Native American/Other Population

469 residents of Milpitas, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Milpitas is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Milpitas ranks 1079th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milpitas's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 37.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Milpitas's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Milpitas is less Native American/Other than neighboring East Foothills (1% Native American/Other), Alum Rock (2.4% Native American/Other), Santa Clara (0.8% Native American/Other), Burbank (1.1% Native American/Other), and Fruitdale (0.9% Native American/Other).

Milpitas's Multiracial Population

2,065 residents of Milpitas, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Milpitas is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Milpitas ranks 1194th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milpitas's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 10.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Milpitas's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.6%.

Milpitas is more Multiracial than neighboring Alum Rock (0.7% Multiracial), and Fruitdale (1.4% Multiracial). Milpitas is less Multiracial than neighboring East Foothills (6.9% Multiracial), Santa Clara (4.3% Multiracial), and Burbank (10.1% 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.