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Milpitas, California
Milpitas, city, in Santa Clara County, California. Milpitas had 78,596 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 80,273 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 78,578 (±64). GEOID 0647766.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
78,596
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 80,273 · ACS 2020-2024: 78,578 ±64
Median household income
$178,798
±$10,931 (90% margin)
California: $99,122
Median home value
$1,251,700
±$39,478 (90% margin)
California: $734,700
Median gross rent
$3,120
±$150 (90% margin)
California: $2,036
Where is Milpitas and what county is it in?
Milpitas is a city in Santa Clara County, California. It covers 13.5 square miles of land, 5,955 residents per square mile in 2020.
Milpitas is in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Milpitas, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 78,596 people lived in Milpitas on July 1, 2025, down 2.1% since 2020, a steeper fall than California's (−0.5%). The 2020 Census counted 80,273 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 78,578 (±64).
| Measure | Milpitas | Santa Clara County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 78,578 ±64 | 1,902,047 | −939 |
| Households | 25,066 ±531 | 659,353 | +1,471 |
| Average household size | 3.06 ±0.06 | 2.82 | −0.21 |
| Housing units | 26,040 ±545 | 698,837 | +1,402 |
Milpitas's population since 2000
From 62,698 in 2000 to 78,596 in 2025: up 25.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Milpitas as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Milpitas?
The median resident of Milpitas is 36.8 years old; 20.3% are under 18 and 13.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Asian residents at 71.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 13.4%. 55.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Milpitas | Santa Clara County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.8 ±0.7 | 38.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.3% ±1.1 pts | 20.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.9% ±0.8 pts | 14.8% | – |
| Male | 52.3% ±1.2 pts | 51.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 13.4% ±1.6 pts | 25.0% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 10.1% ±1.4 pts | 27.2% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.8% ±0.6 pts | 2.2% | −1.5 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 71.5% ±2.3 pts | 40.3% | +4.8 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.6% ±0.6 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 55.4% ±1.6 pts | 41.5% | +3.1 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 70.6% ±1.8 pts | 55.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 2.4% ±0.5 pts | 2.6% | – |
| With a disability | 8.9% ±0.9 pts | 9.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.1% ±0.8 pts | 3.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.9% ±1.2 pts | 89.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 58.2% ±2.2 pts | 56.5% | +7.5 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 26.8% ±1.8 pts | 28.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 83.7% ±2.0 pts | 86.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.5% ±0.5 pts | 1.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Milpitas earn?
Half of Milpitas's 25,066 households earn less than $178,798 a year (±$10,931), against $164,281 in Santa Clara County and $99,122 in California. In 2015-2019 the median was $162,845 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $15,953 after inflation. 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Milpitas | Santa Clara County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $178,798 ±$10,931 | $164,281 | +$15,953 |
| Mean household income | $213,129 ±$8,371 | $227,007 | – |
| Per capita income | $69,335 ±$3,040 | $80,312 | +$10,723 |
| People below the poverty line | 5.9% ±1.1 pts | 7.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 5.0% ±2.5 pts | 7.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.1% ±1.6 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.3% ±0.6 pts | 98.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 96.9% ±0.8 pts | 95.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Milpitas?
Owners occupy 58.4% of Milpitas's occupied homes and renters 41.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $1,251,700 by its owner (±$39,478). The median renter pays $3,120 a month including utilities, and 30.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Milpitas | Santa Clara County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $1,251,700 ±$39,478 | $1,490,600 | +$195,026 |
| Median gross rent | $3,120 ±$150 | $2,857 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 30.5% ±4.4 pts | 36.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $4,000 or more | $4,000 or more | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 58.4% ±2.6 pts | 55.1% | −6.0 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 41.6% ±2.6 pts | 44.9% | – |
| Housing units | 26,040 ±545 | 698,837 | +1,402 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.7% ±2.2 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 46.2% ±2.0 pts | 50.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.0% ±0.6 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.3% ±0.9 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 21.3% ±2.1 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.4% ±0.2 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.3% ±1.5 pts | 6.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Milpitas building?
Builders took permits for 228 new housing units in Milpitas in 2025 (134 in single-family houses), 2.9 per 1,000 residents against 2.6 across California.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Milpitas work and get to work?
60.3% of Milpitas's workers drive alone and 25.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.1%.
| Measure | Milpitas | Santa Clara County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.9% ±1.7 pts | 67.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.1% ±0.8 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 60.3% ±2.3 pts | 59.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.7% ±1.5 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.2% ±0.7 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.7% ±0.4 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 25.2% ±2.2 pts | 23.9% | +21.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.8 min ±0.8 | 26.2 min | −2.6 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Milpitas?
16 census tracts lie mostly in Milpitas, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $116,310 (Tract 5044.18) to $229,572 (Tract 5045.05).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 5045.05Santa Clara County | 11,610 | $229,572 |
| Tract 5045.06Santa Clara County | 7,188 | $164,879 |
| Tract 5045.07Santa Clara County | 6,052 | $163,724 |
| Tract 5044.21Santa Clara County | 5,422 | $172,500 |
| Tract 5044.14Santa Clara County | 5,141 | $165,761 |
| Tract 5044.12Santa Clara County | 4,928 | $149,659 |
| Tract 5045.09Santa Clara County | 4,921 | $181,165 |
| Tract 5044.15Santa Clara County | 4,885 | $213,654 |
| Tract 5044.18Santa Clara County | 3,951 | $116,310 |
| Tract 5045.10Santa Clara County | 3,900 | $159,186 |
| Tract 5045.08Santa Clara County | 3,862 | $186,083 |
| Tract 5044.16Santa Clara County | 3,791 | $190,981 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Milpitas) · Census block assignment files
How does Milpitas compare with other places in California?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Milpitas is the 477th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 109th-most populous of 483 in California.
Milpitas ranks 93rd of 1,037 places in California with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 109th | 483 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 264th | 469 |
| Residents per square mile | 191st | 1,077 |
| Median household income | 93rd | 1,037 |
| Per capita income | 195th | 1,073 |
| Median home value | 137th | 1,054 |
| Median gross rent | 80th | 987 |
| Poverty rate | 708th | 836 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 163rd | 988 |
| Median age | 698th | 1,075 |
| Owner-occupied share | 718th | 1,064 |
| Work from home | 197th | 822 |
| Travel time to work | 671st | 1,069 |
Milpitas's figures with every place in California (CSV)
Every place in California, sortable · Compare Milpitas with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Milpitas?
3 of the 57 figures for Milpitas on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Milpitas are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Milpitas.