East Foothills, CA Demographics

A map of East Foothills's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Asian	2,682	1,713	37.6%	25.2%
White	1,978	2,395	27.7%	35.2%
Hispanic	1,787	2,205	25.0%	32.4%
Multiracial	491	299	6.9%	4.4%
Black	133	109	1.9%	1.6%
Native American/Other	68	82	1.0%	1.2%

East Foothills, California has an estimated population of 7,139, an increase from the 6,803 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 37.6% Asian, 27.7% White, 25.0% Hispanic, 6.9% Multiracial, 1.9% Black, and 1.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of East Foothills, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

East Foothills has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more 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 Foothills, that probability was 70.5% in 2020 and 71.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

East Foothills is ranked the 574th 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 Foothills was ranked the 582nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

East Foothills's White Population

1,978 residents of East Foothills, or 27.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in East Foothills is lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. East Foothills ranks 1115th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Foothills's White population has declined by an estimated 17.4%. White residents' share of East Foothills's population has decreased from 35.2% to 27.7%.

East Foothills is more White than neighboring Alum Rock (12% White), San Jose (22.3% White), and Milpitas (10.1% White). East Foothills is less White than neighboring Burbank (32.9% White), and Fruitdale (51.5% White).

East Foothills's Black Population

133 residents of East Foothills, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in East Foothills is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. East Foothills ranks 522nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Foothills's Black population has grown by an estimated 22.0%. Black residents' share of East Foothills's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.9%.

East Foothills is more Black than neighboring Alum Rock (0.3% Black), Milpitas (1.8% Black), Burbank (1.6% Black), and Fruitdale (0% Black). East Foothills is less Black than neighboring San Jose (2.7% Black).

East Foothills's Asian Population

2,682 residents of East Foothills, or 37.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in East Foothills is significantly higher than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. East Foothills ranks 102nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Foothills's Asian population has grown by an estimated 56.6%. Asian residents' share of East Foothills's population has increased from 25.2% to 37.6%.

East Foothills is more Asian than neighboring Alum Rock (21.1% Asian), Burbank (14.3% Asian), and Fruitdale (17% Asian). East Foothills is less Asian than neighboring San Jose (39.2% Asian), and Milpitas (71.5% Asian).

East Foothills's Hispanic Population

1,787 residents of East Foothills, or 25.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in East Foothills is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. East Foothills ranks 599th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Foothills's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 19.0%. Hispanic residents' share of East Foothills's population has decreased from 32.4% to 25.0%.

East Foothills is more Hispanic than neighboring Milpitas (13.4% Hispanic). East Foothills is less Hispanic than neighboring Alum Rock (63.6% Hispanic), San Jose (30.8% Hispanic), Burbank (40% Hispanic), and Fruitdale (29.1% Hispanic).

East Foothills's Native American/Other Population

68 residents of East Foothills, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in East Foothills is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. East Foothills ranks 827th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Foothills's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 17.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of East Foothills's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

East Foothills is more Native American/Other than neighboring Milpitas (0.6% Native American/Other), and Fruitdale (0.9% Native American/Other). East Foothills is less Native American/Other than neighboring Alum Rock (2.4% Native American/Other), San Jose (1.2% Native American/Other), and Burbank (1.1% Native American/Other).

East Foothills's Multiracial Population

491 residents of East Foothills, or 6.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in East Foothills is slightly higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. East Foothills ranks 865th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Foothills's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 64.2%. Multiracial residents' share of East Foothills's population has increased from 4.4% to 6.9%.

East Foothills is more Multiracial than neighboring Alum Rock (0.7% Multiracial), San Jose (3.8% Multiracial), Milpitas (2.6% Multiracial), and Fruitdale (1.4% Multiracial). East Foothills is less Multiracial than neighboring 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.