Demographics & People — Milpitas, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 78,216 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~79,400 |
| Median Age | 36.8 |
| Total Households | 24,713 |
| Family Households | 19,338 |
| Average Household Size | 3.08 |
| Diversity Index | 0.4389 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 9,077 |
| Black or African American | 1,601 |
| Asian | 56,274 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10,444 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 57,891 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 14,068 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 10,676 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 8,568 |
| German | 1,637 |
| English | 1,333 |
| Irish | 1,213 |
| Italian | 1,015 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 877 |
| Arab | 750 |
Language
| English Only | 22,988 |
| Spanish | 6,571 |
| Population 5+ | 73,998 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 1,571 |
| Population 18+ | 62,683 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 25.8 minutes |
| Work from Home | 25.2% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Milpitas, California.