Milpitas, CA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Milpitas | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 72,900 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 5392.3 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.07% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 37.4 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 24,592 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Milpitas grew by 24.3% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 76,737 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Milpitas has a the economy index of A, which means it is very prosperous.
| Metric | Milpitas | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $181,274 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 7.80% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.1% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Milpitas is about 87% higher than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Milpitas | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $978,233 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $3,138 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 57.6% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Milpitas is about 26.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $3,138 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Milpitas spend about 46 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 193 hours, about 8.0 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Milpitas | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 23.1 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 46.3 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 193 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,977 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 22.6% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 29,010 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,555 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Milpitas is 23 minutes, shorter than the 24 minutes in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Milpitas has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Milpitas | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 54.0% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 3.04 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
Milpitas has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | Milpitas | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 83.2 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 9.9% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 8.6% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Milpitas, California.
What is the population of Milpitas, California?
The population of Milpitas, California is 72,900, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Milpitas, California?
The population density of Milpitas, California is 5392.3 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Milpitas, California?
The median household income in Milpitas, California is $181,274, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Milpitas, California?
The median home price in Milpitas, California is $978,233, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Milpitas, California?
The unemployment rate in Milpitas, California is 4.1%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.