Contra Costa County, CA population by race
The table below shows Contra Costa County's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 542,206 | 46.64% |
| Black or African American | 101,345 | 8.72% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 8,354 | 0.72% |
| Asian | 212,568 | 18.28% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 5,802 | 0.50% |
| Some other race | 148,400 | 12.76% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 143,973 | 12.38% |
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Contra Costa County 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; Contra Costa County has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Contra Costa County's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Contra Costa County population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 46.64% are white, 8.72% are Black or African American, 0.72% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 18.28% are Asian, 0.50% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 12.76% are some other race and 12.38% are multiracial.
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Contra Costa County, CA population by race.
The largest racial group in Contra Costa County is White with a population of 542,206 (46.64% of the total population).
Contra Costa County '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 county.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Contra Costa County is White with a population of 542,206 (46.64% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 143,973 (12.38% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Contra Costa County, CA
By ethnicity, 306,895 (26.40% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 855,753 (73.60% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Contra Costa County, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 471,751 (55.13% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Contra Costa County, CA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Contra Costa County's Non-Hispanic population.
Contra Costa County 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 | 471,751 | 55.13% |
| Black or African American alone | 97,612 | 11.41% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 1,960 | 0.23% |
| Asian alone | 209,562 | 24.49% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 5,405 | 0.63% |
| Some other race alone | 6,959 | 0.81% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 62,504 | 7.30% |
Among the Hispanic population in Contra Costa County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 207,546 (67.63% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Contra Costa County, CA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Contra Costa County's Hispanic population.
Contra Costa County Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 207,546 | 67.63% |
| Puerto Rican | 9,043 | 2.95% |
| Cuban | 1,991 | 0.65% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 88,315 | 28.78% |
Things to know
What percentage of Contra Costa County, CA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 26.40% of Contra Costa County population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Contra Costa County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 207,546 (67.63% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Contra Costa County, CA have?
Contra Costa County, CA has 101,345 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 8.72% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Contra Costa County is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Contra Costa County, CA?
With 73.60% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Contra Costa County.
That being said, with a 18.28% of the total population, Asians are the largest racial minority in Contra Costa County.
What is the majority race in Contra Costa County, CA?
With a population of 542,206 (46.64% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Contra Costa County.
Asians are second largest race in Contra Costa County, with 18.28% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
