Costa Mesa, CA population by race
The table below shows Costa Mesa's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 63,470 | 56.93% |
| Black or African American | 1,592 | 1.43% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1,209 | 1.08% |
| Asian | 9,987 | 8.96% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 396 | 0.36% |
| Some other race | 21,162 | 18.98% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 13,674 | 12.26% |
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Costa Mesa 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; Costa Mesa has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Costa Mesa's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Costa Mesa population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 56.93% are white, 1.43% are Black or African American, 1.08% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 8.96% are Asian, 0.36% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 18.98% are some other race and 12.26% are multiracial.
Costa Mesa '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 White population in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Costa Mesa is White with a population of 63,470 (56.93% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 13,674 (12.26% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Costa Mesa, CA
By ethnicity, 40,388 (36.23% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 71,102 (63.77% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Costa Mesa, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 54,367 (76.46% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Costa Mesa, CA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Costa Mesa's Non-Hispanic population.
Costa Mesa 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 | 54,367 | 76.46% |
| Black or African American alone | 1,425 | 2.00% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 74 | 0.10% |
| Asian alone | 9,748 | 13.71% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 388 | 0.55% |
| Some other race alone | 620 | 0.87% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 4,480 | 6.30% |
Among the Hispanic population in Costa Mesa, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 31,373 (77.68% of the total Hispanic population).
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Costa Mesa, CA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Costa Mesa's Hispanic population.
Costa Mesa Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 31,373 | 77.68% |
| Puerto Rican | 469 | 1.16% |
| Cuban | 234 | 0.58% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 8,312 | 20.58% |
Things to know
What percentage of Costa Mesa, CA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 36.23% of Costa Mesa population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Costa Mesa, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 31,373 (77.68% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Costa Mesa, CA have?
Costa Mesa, CA has 1,592 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 1.43% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Costa Mesa is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Costa Mesa, CA?
With 63.77% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Costa Mesa.
That being said, with a 18.98% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Costa Mesa.
What is the majority race in Costa Mesa, CA?
With a population of 63,470 (56.93% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Costa Mesa.
Some other races are second largest race in Costa Mesa, with 18.98% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
