Milpitas, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Milpitas, California is 78,216 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 114th-largest city in California. The median household income is $176,822, the median home value is $1,180,000, and the median age is 36.4.
The population has grown 19.5% since 2010 (66,729 → 79,746).
78,216
Population
5802
People / sq mi
$176,822
Median Income
$1,180,000
Median Home Value
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Milpitas covers 13.5 sq mi of land at 5802 people per square mile.
About Milpitas, CA
Housing cost is the defining feature of Milpitas: the median home is valued at $1,180,000. With 78,216 residents, Milpitas is a city in California.
Earnings sit at the high end: a median household income of $176,822, above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 3.6%, is on the lower side for US cities and below the national 12.4%. Real estate commands a premium here — a median home value of $1,180,000, with typical rent around $3,112.
College attainment is above the local norm at 58.6%, above the national 35.0%. About 22.5% of workers primarily work from home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 26 minutes each way.
High housing values reframe the income picture in Milpitas — even solid earnings stretch less against home prices and rents at this level.
Milpitas city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Milpitas city had a population of 66,729 in 2010 and 79,746 in 2024, a 19.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 84,196 in 2019. Average annual growth rate: 1.32%.
79,746
Population (2024)
66,729
Population (2010)
84,196
Peak (2019)
1.32%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 66,729 |
| 2011 | 67,124 |
| 2012 | 68,862 |
| 2013 | 69,944 |
| 2014 | 73,560 |
| 2015 | 77,485 |
| 2016 | 77,829 |
| 2017 | 77,874 |
| 2018 | 80,208 |
| 2019 | 84,196 |
| 2020 | 79,786 |
| 2021 | 77,408 |
| 2022 | 77,619 |
| 2023 | 78,421 |
| 2024 | 79,746 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 11.6% |
| Black or African American | 2.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$176,822
Median Household Income
$67,448
Per Capita Income
3.6%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$1,180,000
Median Home Value
$3,112
Median Rent
59.3%
Owner-Occupied
Education
89.6%
High School+
58.6%
Bachelor's+
Commute
2.4%
Drive Alone
62.4%
Public Transit
22.5%
Work From Home
26.4 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
7.1%
Foreign Born
31.1%
Non-English at Home
2.5%
Veterans
8.2%
With Disability
97.5%
Health Insurance
98.5%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 25.8% |
| Manufacturing | 23.3% |
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 15.1% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 6.2% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 5.3% |
| Retail Trade | 3.7% |
| Information | 3.7% |
| Construction | 3.0% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 2.7% |
| Public Administration | 2.1% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Milpitas, California has a population of 78,216 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 114th-largest city in California.
The median household income in Milpitas, California is $176,822, with 3.6% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Milpitas, California is $1,180,000, with median monthly rent at $3,112 and a homeownership rate of 59.3%.
The median age in Milpitas, California is 36.4 years. The population is 52.7% male and 47.3% female.
The population has grown 19.5% since 2010 (66,729 → 79,746).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.