Bell Gardens, CA population by race
The table below shows Bell Gardens's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,369 | 44.24% |
| Black or African American | 552 | 1.41% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 328 | 0.84% |
| Asian | 163 | 0.42% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 29 | 0.07% |
| Some other race | 7,979 | 20.32% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 12,843 | 32.71% |
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Bell Gardens 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; Bell Gardens has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Bell Gardens's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Bell Gardens population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 44.24% are white, 1.41% are Black or African American, 0.84% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.42% are Asian, 0.07% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 20.32% are some other race and 32.71% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
Bell Gardens, CA population by race.
The largest racial group in Bell Gardens is White with a population of 17,369 (44.24% of the total population).
Bell Gardens 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is no majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of any race in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Bell Gardens is White with a population of 17,369 (44.24% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 12,843 (32.71% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Bell Gardens, CA
By ethnicity, 37,731 (96.10% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 1,532 (3.90% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Bell Gardens, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 754 (49.22% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Bell Gardens, CA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Bell Gardens's Non-Hispanic population.
Bell Gardens 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 | 754 | 49.22% |
| Black or African American alone | 438 | 28.59% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 4 | 0.26% |
| Asian alone | 163 | 10.64% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 29 | 1.89% |
| Some other race alone | 22 | 1.44% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 122 | 7.96% |
Among the Hispanic population in Bell Gardens, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 31,900 (84.55% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Bell Gardens, CA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Bell Gardens's Hispanic population.
Bell Gardens Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 31,900 | 84.55% |
| Puerto Rican | 184 | 0.49% |
| Cuban | 114 | 0.30% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 5,533 | 14.66% |
Things to know
What percentage of Bell Gardens, CA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 96.10% of Bell Gardens population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Bell Gardens, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 31,900 (84.55% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Bell Gardens, CA have?
Bell Gardens, CA has 552 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 1.41% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Bell Gardens is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Bell Gardens, CA?
With 96.10% of the total population, Hispanic and Latino Americans are the largest ethnic minority in Bell Gardens.
That being said, with a 20.32% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Bell Gardens.
What is the majority race in Bell Gardens, CA?
With a population of 17,369 (44.24% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Bell Gardens.
Some other races are second largest race in Bell Gardens, with 20.32% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
