Stanford, CA Demographics

A map of Stanford's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	8,167	10,496	43.8%	49.6%
Asian	5,290	5,198	28.3%	24.6%
Hispanic	2,919	2,447	15.6%	11.6%
Multiracial	1,331	1,483	7.1%	7.0%
Black	719	1,061	3.9%	5.0%
Native American/Other	236	465	1.3%	2.2%

Stanford, California has an estimated population of 18,662, a large decrease from the 21,150 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 43.8% White, 28.3% Asian, 15.6% Hispanic, 7.1% Multiracial, 3.9% Black, and 1.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Stanford, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Stanford has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is about as diverse as California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Stanford, that probability was 67.2% in 2020 and 69.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Stanford is ranked the 367th 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). Stanford was ranked the 341st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Stanford's White Population

8,167 residents of Stanford, or 43.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Stanford is higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Stanford ranks 947th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stanford's White population has declined by an estimated 22.2%. White residents' share of Stanford's population has decreased from 49.6% to 43.8%.

Stanford is more White than neighboring East Palo Alto (12.6% White). Stanford is less White than neighboring West Menlo Park (66.3% White), Palo Alto (45% White), Ladera (83.1% White), and Atherton (62% White).

Stanford's Black Population

719 residents of Stanford, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Stanford is comparable to the share in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Stanford ranks 207th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stanford's Black population has declined by an estimated 32.2%. Black residents' share of Stanford's population has decreased from 5.0% to 3.9%.

Stanford is more Black than neighboring West Menlo Park (0.1% Black), Palo Alto (1.8% Black), Ladera (0% Black), and Atherton (0.9% Black). Stanford is less Black than neighboring East Palo Alto (9.4% Black).

Stanford's Asian Population

5,290 residents of Stanford, or 28.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Stanford is considerably higher than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Stanford ranks 103rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stanford's Asian population has grown by an estimated 1.8%. Asian residents' share of Stanford's population has increased from 24.6% to 28.3%.

Stanford is more Asian than neighboring West Menlo Park (18.7% Asian), Ladera (7.1% Asian), Atherton (18% Asian), and East Palo Alto (7% Asian). Stanford is less Asian than neighboring Palo Alto (38.1% Asian).

Stanford's Hispanic Population

2,919 residents of Stanford, or 15.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Stanford is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Stanford ranks 1177th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stanford's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 19.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Stanford's population has increased from 11.6% to 15.6%.

Stanford is more Hispanic than neighboring West Menlo Park (7.1% Hispanic), Palo Alto (7.9% Hispanic), Ladera (1.5% Hispanic), and Atherton (14.2% Hispanic). Stanford is less Hispanic than neighboring East Palo Alto (58.8% Hispanic).

Stanford's Native American/Other Population

236 residents of Stanford, or 1.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Stanford is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Stanford ranks 360th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stanford's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 49.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Stanford's population has decreased from 2.2% to 1.3%.

Stanford is more Native American/Other than neighboring West Menlo Park (0.1% Native American/Other), Palo Alto (0.7% Native American/Other), Ladera (0% Native American/Other), and Atherton (0.4% Native American/Other). Stanford is less Native American/Other than neighboring East Palo Alto (9.7% Native American/Other).

Stanford's Multiracial Population

1,331 residents of Stanford, or 7.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Stanford is slightly higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Stanford ranks 265th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stanford's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 10.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Stanford's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.1%.

Stanford is more Multiracial than neighboring Palo Alto (6.5% Multiracial), Atherton (4.5% Multiracial), and East Palo Alto (2.5% Multiracial). Stanford is less Multiracial than neighboring West Menlo Park (7.8% Multiracial), and Ladera (8.2% 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.