East Palo Alto is a city located in San Mateo County California. East Palo Alto has a 2024 population of 27,638. East Palo Alto is currently declining at a rate of -2.05% annually and its population has decreased by -7.71% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 29,948 in 2020.
The average household income in East Palo Alto is $138,379 with a poverty rate of 9.71%. The median age in East Palo Alto is 34.2 years: 32.8 years for males, and 36.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of East Palo Alto was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Other race | 10,862 | 37.27% |
| White | 6,805 | 23.35% |
| Two or more races | 3,717 | 12.75% |
| Black or African American | 3,544 | 12.16% |
| Asian | 1,693 | 5.81% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1,318 | 4.52% |
| Native American | 1,204 | 4.13% |
Other race
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,290 | 3.49 | 47.9 | 52.1 |
| Married | 3,820 | 4.36 | 58.9 | 41.1 |
| Non Family | 2,324 | 1.39 | 37.8 | 62.2 |
| Female | 1,490 | 4.26 | 35.6 | 64.4 |
| Male | 656 | 4.07 | 47 | 53 |
4.03
Average Family Size
3.49
Average Household Size
47.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,708 | 8.67% |
| Associates Degree | 1,206 | 6.12% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,766 | 14.04% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,310 | 11.73% |
| High School Graduate | 4,547 | 23.09% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,984 | 15.15% |
| Some College | 4,174 | 21.19% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 10,542 | 6,266 | 1,066 |
| Other Race | 6,151 | 3,643 | 674 |
| White | 3,183 | 3,118 | 1,968 |
| Black | 3,060 | 2,898 | 832 |
| 2+ Races | 2,535 | 1,580 | 287 |
| Asian | 1,550 | 1,474 | 773 |
| Islander | 1,041 | 948 | 315 |
| Native American | 555 | 247 | 66 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 97.96%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 61.83%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $63,800 | $63,415 | $65,200 |
| Graduate Degree | $142,904 | $169,400 | $107,284 |
| High School Graduate | $40,797 | $45,161 | $37,113 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $37,995 | $46,548 | $27,377 |
| Overall | $48,830 | $52,671 | $45,439 |
| Some College | $52,794 | $58,966 | $48,646 |
$48,830
Average Earnings
$52,671
Average Male
$45,439
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
34.93% of East Palo Alto residents speak only English, while 65.07% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 51.96% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 17,840 | 1,672 | 9.37% |
| Other | 10,611 | 825 | 7.77% |
| White | 3,625 | 441 | 12.17% |
| Black | 3,544 | 315 | 8.89% |
| Multiple | 3,705 | 232 | 6.26% |
| Islander | 1,318 | 170 | 12.9% |
| Asian | 1,693 | 105 | 6.2% |
| Native | 1,204 | 66 | 5.48% |
9.71%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.04%
Male Poverty Rate
11.26%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in East Palo Alto is Islander, with 12.9% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in East Palo Alto is Native, with 5.48% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.75%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.72%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.98%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11.89% |
| High School | 8.56% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8% |
| Some College | 7.01% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 50.27% |
| Female Unemployed | 16.39% |
| Female Employed | 5.19% |
| Male Employed | 2.41% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $108,780 | $138,204 |
| Households | $104,832 | $138,379 |
| Married Families | $124,848 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $60,268 | $115,680 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.0%
Male Marriage Rate
42.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
417
Number of Veterans
381
Male Veterans
36
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 155 |
| Second Gulf War | 137 |
| Korea | 49 |
| First Gulf War | 18 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 190 |
| 18 to 34 | 92 |
| 55 to 64 | 54 |
| 35 to 54 | 45 |
| 65 to 74 | 36 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 208 | 6.31% |
| Hispanic | 96 | 0.76% |
| Other Race | 84 | 1.12% |
| White | 57 | 1.07% |
| Islander | 40 | 3.55% |
| Asian | 28 | 1.8% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.31%
Veteran Poverty Rate
15.35%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.4%
Labor Force Participation
65.7%
Employment Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
44.42%
Born in East Palo Alto
58.11%
Native Born
41.89%
Foreign Born
22.91%
Non Citizen
18.98%
Naturalized
58.11% of East Palo Alto residents were born in the United States, with 44.42% having been born in California. 22.91% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 24,752 | -577 | -2.28% |
| 2028 | 25,329 | -577 | -2.23% |
| 2027 | 25,906 | -578 | -2.18% |
| 2026 | 26,484 | -577 | -2.13% |
| 2025 | 27,061 | -577 | -2.09% |
| 2024 | 27,638 | -578 | -2.05% |
| 2023 | 28,216 | -184 | -0.65% |
| 2022 | 28,400 | -513 | -1.77% |
| 2021 | 28,913 | -1,035 | -3.46% |
| 2020 | 29,948 | 562 | 1.91% |
| 2019 | 29,386 | -239 | -0.81% |
| 2018 | 29,625 | -34 | -0.11% |
| 2017 | 29,659 | 23 | 0.08% |
| 2016 | 29,636 | 43 | 0.15% |
| 2015 | 29,593 | 197 | 0.67% |
| 2014 | 29,396 | 228 | 0.78% |
| 2013 | 29,168 | 293 | 1.01% |
| 2012 | 28,875 | 377 | 1.32% |
| 2011 | 28,498 | 278 | 0.99% |
| 2010 | 28,220 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 29,506 | 6,055 | 25.82% |
| 1990 | 23,451 | 5,260 | 28.92% |
| 1980 | 18,191 | -536 | -2.86% |
| 1970 | 18,727 | -6,025 | -24.34% |