Milpitas is a city located in Santa Clara County California. Milpitas has a 2024 population of 76,497. Milpitas is currently declining at a rate of -1.07% annually and its population has decreased by -4.13% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 79,792 in 2020.
The average household income in Milpitas is $195,424 with a poverty rate of 5.9%. The median age in Milpitas is 36.1 years: 35.5 years for males, and 37.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Milpitas was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 55,266 | 69.88% |
| White | 10,530 | 13.31% |
| Other race | 5,702 | 7.21% |
| Two or more races | 5,391 | 6.82% |
| Black or African American | 1,739 | 2.2% |
| Native American | 360 | 0.46% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 104 | 0.13% |
Asian
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 24,395 | 3.16 | 60.6 | 39.4 |
| Married | 15,481 | 3.53 | 67.2 | 32.8 |
| Non Family | 4,974 | 1.62 | 48 | 52 |
| Female | 2,515 | 3.78 | 49.3 | 50.7 |
| Male | 1,425 | 3.35 | 52.8 | 47.2 |
3.44
Average Family Size
3.16
Average Household Size
60.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,881 | 5.03% |
| Associates Degree | 4,617 | 8.07% |
| Bachelors Degree | 18,606 | 32.51% |
| Graduate Degree | 13,547 | 23.67% |
| High School Graduate | 7,954 | 13.9% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3,480 | 6.08% |
| Some College | 6,142 | 10.73% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 40,626 | 36,673 | 26,019 |
| White | 6,971 | 6,587 | 3,362 |
| Hispanic | 6,908 | 5,115 | 1,455 |
| Other Race | 3,969 | 2,904 | 743 |
| 2+ Races | 2,861 | 2,491 | 1,148 |
| Black | 1,177 | 975 | 465 |
| Native American | 212 | 123 | 44 |
| Islander | 104 | 104 | 70 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 67.31%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $99,294 | $117,036 | $83,046 |
| Graduate Degree | $145,691 | $165,625 | $110,341 |
| High School Graduate | $38,849 | $45,603 | $28,125 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,343 | $38,750 | $31,000 |
| Overall | $82,658 | $103,987 | $61,724 |
| Some College | $56,585 | $67,598 | $52,454 |
$82,658
Average Earnings
$103,987
Average Male
$61,724
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
31.98% of Milpitas residents speak only English, while 68.02% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 44.99% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 55,086 | 3,092 | 5.61% |
| Hispanic | 9,596 | 1,024 | 10.67% |
| Other | 5,090 | 481 | 9.45% |
| White | 7,848 | 340 | 4.33% |
| Multiple | 5,006 | 195 | 3.9% |
| Black | 1,596 | 114 | 7.14% |
| Native | 326 | 63 | 19.33% |
5.9%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.11%
Male Poverty Rate
6.78%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Milpitas is Native, with 19.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Milpitas is Multiple, with 3.9% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.13%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.97%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.44%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.21% |
| High School | 9.51% |
| Some College | 4.9% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.16% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 19.64% |
| Female Unemployed | 12.94% |
| Female Employed | 2.51% |
| Male Employed | 2.18% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $171,937 | $204,734 |
| Households | $166,769 | $195,424 |
| Married Families | $194,054 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $113,995 | $140,223 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.9%
Male Marriage Rate
55.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,571
Number of Veterans
1,478
Male Veterans
93
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 431 |
| Vietnam | 395 |
| First Gulf War | 296 |
| Korea | 88 |
| World War II | 17 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 534 |
| 75+ | 294 |
| 35 to 54 | 293 |
| 65 to 74 | 228 |
| 18 to 34 | 222 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 696 | 7.68% |
| Asian | 486 | 1.11% |
| Hispanic | 314 | 3.84% |
| Other Race | 127 | 2.74% |
| Black | 108 | 7.98% |
| 2+ Races | 103 | 3.04% |
| Native American | 29 | 11.33% |
| Islander | 22 | 21.15% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.86%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.94%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.8%
Labor Force Participation
64.7%
Employment Rate
4.5%
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
37.3%
Born in Milpitas
46.31%
Native Born
53.69%
Foreign Born
24.17%
Non Citizen
29.52%
Naturalized
46.31% of Milpitas residents were born in the United States, with 37.3% having been born in California. 24.17% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 72,378 | -824 | -1.13% |
| 2028 | 73,202 | -824 | -1.11% |
| 2027 | 74,026 | -823 | -1.1% |
| 2026 | 74,849 | -824 | -1.09% |
| 2025 | 75,673 | -824 | -1.08% |
| 2024 | 76,497 | -824 | -1.07% |
| 2023 | 77,321 | 439 | 0.57% |
| 2022 | 76,882 | -521 | -0.67% |
| 2021 | 77,403 | -2,389 | -2.99% |
| 2020 | 79,792 | 3,962 | 5.22% |
| 2019 | 75,830 | 873 | 1.16% |
| 2018 | 74,957 | 380 | 0.51% |
| 2017 | 74,577 | -120 | -0.16% |
| 2016 | 74,697 | 441 | 0.59% |
| 2015 | 74,256 | 2,380 | 3.31% |
| 2014 | 71,876 | 2,801 | 4.06% |
| 2013 | 69,075 | 1,351 | 1.99% |
| 2012 | 67,724 | 557 | 0.83% |
| 2011 | 67,167 | 473 | 0.71% |
| 2010 | 66,694 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 62,698 | 12,012 | 23.7% |
| 1990 | 50,686 | 12,866 | 34.02% |
| 1980 | 37,820 | 11,259 | 42.39% |
| 1970 | 26,561 | 19,989 | 304.15% |
| 1960 | 6,572 | 6,172 | 1543% |
| 1940 | 400 | -71,978 | -99.45% |