Arcadia, CA population by race
The table below shows Arcadia's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,238 | 27.12% |
| Black or African American | 847 | 1.51% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 139 | 0.25% |
| Asian | 32,107 | 57.15% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 297 | 0.53% |
| Some other race | 3,003 | 5.35% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 4,550 | 8.10% |
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Arcadia population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Arcadia has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Arcadia's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Arcadia population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 27.12% are white, 1.51% are Black or African American, 0.25% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 57.15% are Asian, 0.53% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 5.35% are some other race and 8.10% are multiracial.
Arcadia 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of Asian population in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Arcadia is Asian with a population of 32,107 (57.15% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 4,550 (8.10% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Arcadia, CA
By ethnicity, 9,152 (16.29% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 47,029 (83.71% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Arcadia, the largest racial group is Asian alone with a population of 31,990 (68.02% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Arcadia, CA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Arcadia's Non-Hispanic population.
Arcadia Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 11,545 | 24.55% |
| Black or African American alone | 810 | 1.72% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 87 | 0.18% |
| Asian alone | 31,990 | 68.02% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 297 | 0.63% |
| Some other race alone | 86 | 0.18% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 2,214 | 4.71% |
Among the Hispanic population in Arcadia, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 7,164 (78.28% of the total Hispanic population).
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Arcadia, CA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Arcadia's Hispanic population.
Arcadia Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 7,164 | 78.28% |
| Puerto Rican | 153 | 1.67% |
| Cuban | 254 | 2.78% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 1,581 | 17.27% |
Things to know
What percentage of Arcadia, CA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 16.29% of Arcadia population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Arcadia, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 7,164 (78.28% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Arcadia, CA have?
Arcadia, CA has 847 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 1.51% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Arcadia is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Arcadia, CA?
With 83.71% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Arcadia.
That being said, with a 27.12% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in Arcadia.
What is the majority race in Arcadia, CA?
With a population of 32,107 (57.15% of the total population), Asians are the largest racial majority in Arcadia.
Whites are second largest race in Arcadia, with 27.12% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
