All incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars using R-CPI-U-RS. Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates
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Gender
In Milpitas, the population consists of 42,147 males (52.95%) and 37,446 females (47.05%). Here are the primary highlights from the gender-based income distribution analysis:
- In Milpitas, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $81,772 for males and $50,358 for females.
- However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $132,500 for males and $93,803 for females.
- In Milpitas, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $81,772 for males and $50,358 for females.
- In Milpitas, among full-time, year-round workers aged 15 years and older, males earned a median income of $132,500, while females earned $93,803, leading to a 29% gender pay gap among full-time workers. This illustrates that women earn 71 cents for each dollar earned by men in full-time roles. This analysis indicates a widening gender pay gap, showing a substantial income disparity where women, despite working full-time, face a more significant wage discrepancy compared to men in the same roles.
![Milpitas, CA gender based income disparity Line chart showing the annual median income trends in Milpitas, CA for males and females across four employment categories: (1) Males in full-time year-round positions, (2) Males in non-full-time roles (part-time and other employment types), (3) Females in full-time year-round positions, and (4) Females in non-full-time roles (part-time and other employment types).](https://i.neilsberg.com/ch/milpitas-ca-income-by-gender.jpeg)
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Race
In Milpitas, the population is predominantly Asian, constituting 67.53% of the total residents. Here are the key highlights from the analysis of income distribution by race:
- The median household income for Asian households is $186,163.
- In Milpitas, Asian is both the largest group and the one with the highest median household income, which stands at $186,163.
- In Milpitas, the median household income for the households where the householder is White decreased by $8,141(6.06%), between 2012 and 2022. The median household income, in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars, was $134,317 in 2012 and $126,176 in 2022.
- In Milpitas, the median household income for the households where the householder is Black or African American increased by $1,459(0.96%), between 2012 and 2022. The median household income, in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars, was $151,232 in 2012 and $152,691 in 2022.
![Milpitas, CA median household income diversity across racial categories The bar chart shows Milpitas, CA median household income across all racial categories identified by the U.S. Census Bureau.](https://i.neilsberg.com/ch/milpitas-ca-median-household-income-by-race.jpeg)
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Year by year
Milpitas, CA median household income trends by year, family type and household size (2010-2021):
- From 2010 to 2021, the median household income for Milpitas increased by $36,323 (29.04%), as per the American Community Survey estimates.
- Between 2010 and 2021, median household income, adjusted for 2022 inflation, experienced growth year by year for 9 years and declined for 2 years.
- The most significant year-by-year growth occured from 2017 to 2018, when the median household income increased by 13,683 (from $132,638 to $146,321). Similarly the most substantial year-by-year decline occured from 2012 to 2013, when the median household income decreased by 6,922 (from $127,371 to $120,449).
- It then further increased to $179,714 for 7-person households, the largest household size for which the bureau reported a median household income.
- With a Gini coefficient of 0.4101, it is evident that income distribution in Milpitas, CA exihibits characterstics of moderate inequality .
- For the family households, the median income (in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars) was $177,530. For the non-family households, the median income (in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars) was $109,832.
![Milpitas, CA median household income trend (2010-2021, in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars) The line chart shows Milpitas, CA median household income from 2010 to 2021. The orange line represents Census Bureau data for median household income (without adjusting for any inflation), while the blue line shows inflation-adjusted median household income for 2022.](https://i.neilsberg.com/ch/milpitas-ca-median-household-income-trend.jpeg)
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References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates
- Consumer Price Index retroactive series using current methods (R-CPI-U-RS)