Stanford, CA Demographics

A map of Stanford's Population by Race

Stanford, California had a population of 21,150 in 2020. It was 49.6% White, 5.0% Black, 24.6% Asian, 11.6% Hispanic, 2.2% Native American/Other, and 7.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Stanford, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,611 places in California, Stanford is the 341st 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).

Stanford's White Population

10,496 residents of Stanford identify as White, or 49.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Stanford larger than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Stanford is ranked #947 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Stanford is more White than neighboring Palo Alto (48.5% White), and East Palo Alto (7.7% White). Stanford is less White than neighboring West Menlo Park (64% White), Ladera (73.5% White), and Atherton (65.8% White).

Stanford's Black Population

1,061 residents of Stanford identify as Black, or 5.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Stanford roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Stanford is ranked #207 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Stanford is more Black than neighboring West Menlo Park (0.8% Black), Palo Alto (1.7% Black), Ladera (0.3% Black), and Atherton (1.3% Black). Stanford is less Black than neighboring East Palo Alto (10.6% Black).

Stanford's Asian Population

5,198 residents of Stanford identify as Asian, or 24.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Stanford slightly larger than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Stanford is ranked #103 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Stanford is more Asian than neighboring West Menlo Park (18.7% Asian), Ladera (10.5% Asian), Atherton (19.5% Asian), and East Palo Alto (5.2% Asian). Stanford is less Asian than neighboring Palo Alto (35.4% Asian).

Stanford's Hispanic Population

2,447 residents of Stanford identify as Hispanic, or 11.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Stanford considerably less than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Stanford is ranked #1174 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Stanford is more Hispanic than neighboring West Menlo Park (7.4% Hispanic), Palo Alto (7.4% Hispanic), Ladera (6.7% Hispanic), and Atherton (6.7% Hispanic). Stanford is less Hispanic than neighboring East Palo Alto (66.5% Hispanic).

Stanford's Native American/Other Population

465 residents of Stanford identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 2.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Stanford 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, Stanford is ranked #349 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Stanford is more Native American/Other than neighboring West Menlo Park (1.2% Native American/Other), Palo Alto (1% Native American/Other), Ladera (0.3% Native American/Other), and Atherton (1.1% Native American/Other). Stanford is less Native American/Other than neighboring East Palo Alto (7.2% Native American/Other).

Stanford's Multiracial Population

1,483 residents of Stanford identify as Multiracial, or 7.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Stanford roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Stanford is ranked #263 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Stanford is more Multiracial than neighboring Palo Alto (6% Multiracial), Atherton (5.5% Multiracial), and East Palo Alto (2.8% Multiracial). Stanford is less Multiracial than neighboring West Menlo Park (7.8% Multiracial), and Ladera (8.8% Multiracial).

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