Milpitas, CA Demographics

A map of Milpitas's Population by Race

Milpitas, California had a population of 80,273 in 2020. It was 9.7% White, 2.0% Black, 71.3% Asian, 13.2% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 2.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Milpitas, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,611 places in California, Milpitas is the 110th most populous. 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's White Population

7,795 residents of Milpitas identify as White, or 9.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Milpitas considerably less than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Milpitas is ranked #1442 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Milpitas is less White than neighboring East Foothills (35.2% White), Alum Rock (10.3% White), Santa Clara (28.1% White), Burbank (31.5% White), and Fruitdale (48% White).

Milpitas's Black Population

1,577 residents of Milpitas identify as Black, or 2.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Milpitas roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Milpitas is ranked #431 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Milpitas is more Black than neighboring East Foothills (1.6% Black), and Alum Rock (1.2% Black). Milpitas is less Black than neighboring Santa Clara (2.1% Black), Burbank (2.9% Black), and Fruitdale (2.8% Black).

Milpitas's Asian Population

57,260 residents of Milpitas identify as Asian, or 71.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Milpitas considerably larger than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Milpitas is ranked #1 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Milpitas is more Asian than neighboring East Foothills (25.2% Asian), Alum Rock (18.5% Asian), Santa Clara (46.8% Asian), Burbank (14.1% Asian), and Fruitdale (14.8% Asian).

Milpitas's Hispanic Population

10,586 residents of Milpitas identify as Hispanic, or 13.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Milpitas considerably less than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Milpitas is ranked #1103 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Milpitas is less Hispanic than neighboring East Foothills (32.4% Hispanic), Alum Rock (67.1% Hispanic), Santa Clara (17.7% Hispanic), Burbank (46% Hispanic), and Fruitdale (27.6% Hispanic).

Milpitas's Native American/Other Population

751 residents of Milpitas identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Milpitas roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of California (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,611 places in California, Milpitas is ranked #1072 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Milpitas is less Native American/Other than neighboring East Foothills (1.2% Native American/Other), Alum Rock (1.1% Native American/Other), Santa Clara (1.1% Native American/Other), and Burbank (1.6% Native American/Other).

Milpitas's Multiracial Population

2,304 residents of Milpitas identify as Multiracial, or 2.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Milpitas roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Milpitas is ranked #1190 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Milpitas is more Multiracial than neighboring Alum Rock (1.8% Multiracial). Milpitas is less Multiracial than neighboring East Foothills (4.4% Multiracial), Santa Clara (4.2% Multiracial), Burbank (4.1% Multiracial), and Fruitdale (5.9% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.