Dana Point, CA population by race
The table below shows Dana Point's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27,373 | 82.89% |
| Black or African American | 399 | 1.21% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 70 | 0.21% |
| Asian | 1,309 | 3.96% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 28 | 0.08% |
| Some other race | 1,691 | 5.12% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 2,155 | 6.53% |
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Dana Point 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; Dana Point has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Dana Point's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Dana Point population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 82.89% are white, 1.21% are Black or African American, 0.21% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 3.96% are Asian, 0.08% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 5.12% are some other race and 6.53% are multiracial.
Dana Point '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 Dana Point is White with a population of 27,373 (82.89% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 2,155 (6.53% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Dana Point, CA
By ethnicity, 5,206 (15.76% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 27,819 (84.24% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Dana Point, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 24,772 (89.05% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Dana Point, CA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Dana Point's Non-Hispanic population.
Dana Point 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 | 24,772 | 89.05% |
| Black or African American alone | 399 | 1.43% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 1,287 | 4.63% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 28 | 0.10% |
| Some other race alone | 119 | 0.43% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,214 | 4.36% |
Among the Hispanic population in Dana Point, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 3,783 (72.67% of the total Hispanic population).
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Dana Point, CA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Dana Point's Hispanic population.
Dana Point Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 3,783 | 72.67% |
| Puerto Rican | 72 | 1.38% |
| Cuban | 22 | 0.42% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 1,329 | 25.53% |
Things to know
What percentage of Dana Point, CA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 15.76% of Dana Point population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Dana Point, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 3,783 (72.67% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Dana Point, CA have?
Dana Point, CA has 399 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 1.21% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Dana Point is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Dana Point, CA?
With 84.24% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Dana Point.
That being said, with a 5.12% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Dana Point.
What is the majority race in Dana Point, CA?
With a population of 27,373 (82.89% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Dana Point.
Some other races are second largest race in Dana Point, with 5.12% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
