Coachella, CA population by race
The table below shows Coachella's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,092 | 12.04% |
| Black or African American | 212 | 0.50% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 322 | 0.76% |
| Asian | 107 | 0.25% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.03% |
| Some other race | 20,925 | 49.49% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 15,610 | 36.92% |
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Coachella 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; Coachella has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Coachella's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Coachella population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 12.04% are white, 0.50% are Black or African American, 0.76% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.25% are Asian, 0.03% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 49.49% are some other race and 36.92% are multiracial.
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Coachella, CA population by race.
The largest racial group in Coachella is Some other race with a population of 20,925 (49.49% of the total population).
Coachella '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 Coachella is Some other race with a population of 20,925 (49.49% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 15,610 (36.92% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Coachella, CA
By ethnicity, 41,298 (97.68% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 981 (2.32% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Coachella, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 591 (60.24% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Coachella, CA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Coachella's Non-Hispanic population.
Coachella 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 | 591 | 60.24% |
| Black or African American alone | 169 | 17.23% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 20 | 2.04% |
| Asian alone | 78 | 7.95% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 11 | 1.12% |
| Some other race alone | 50 | 5.10% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 62 | 6.32% |
Among the Hispanic population in Coachella, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 39,853 (96.50% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Coachella, CA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Coachella's Hispanic population.
Coachella Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 39,853 | 96.50% |
| Puerto Rican | 55 | 0.13% |
| Cuban | 16 | 0.04% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 1,374 | 3.33% |
Things to know
What percentage of Coachella, CA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 97.68% of Coachella population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Coachella, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 39,853 (96.50% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Coachella, CA have?
Coachella, CA has 212 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.50% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Coachella is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Coachella, CA?
With 97.68% of the total population, Hispanic and Latino Americans are the largest ethnic minority in Coachella.
That being said, with a 12.04% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in Coachella.
What is the majority race in Coachella, CA?
With a population of 20,925 (49.49% of the total population), Some other races are the largest racial majority in Coachella.
Whites are second largest race in Coachella, with 12.04% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
