El Centro, CA population by race
The table below shows El Centro's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,000 | 27.16% |
| Black or African American | 1,581 | 3.58% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 371 | 0.84% |
| Asian | 657 | 1.49% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 30 | 0.07% |
| Some other race | 20,315 | 45.98% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 9,230 | 20.89% |
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El Centro 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; El Centro has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that El Centro's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of El Centro population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 27.16% are white, 3.58% are Black or African American, 0.84% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.49% are Asian, 0.07% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 45.98% are some other race and 20.89% are multiracial.
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El Centro, CA population by race.
The largest racial group in El Centro is Some other race with a population of 20,315 (45.98% of the total population).
El Centro '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 El Centro is Some other race with a population of 20,315 (45.98% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 9,230 (20.89% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of El Centro, CA
By ethnicity, 38,974 (88.21% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 5,210 (11.79% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in El Centro, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 3,140 (60.27% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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El Centro, CA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of El Centro's Non-Hispanic population.
El Centro 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 | 3,140 | 60.27% |
| Black or African American alone | 1,369 | 26.28% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 26 | 0.50% |
| Asian alone | 558 | 10.71% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 19 | 0.36% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 98 | 1.88% |
Among the Hispanic population in El Centro, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 37,331 (95.78% of the total Hispanic population).
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El Centro, CA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of El Centro's Hispanic population.
El Centro Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 37,331 | 95.78% |
| Puerto Rican | 56 | 0.14% |
| Cuban | 19 | 0.05% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 1,568 | 4.02% |
Things to know
What percentage of El Centro, CA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 88.21% of El Centro population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in El Centro, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 37,331 (95.78% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does El Centro, CA have?
El Centro, CA has 1,581 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 3.58% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in El Centro is Black.
What is the largest minority group in El Centro, CA?
With 88.21% of the total population, Hispanic and Latino Americans are the largest ethnic minority in El Centro.
That being said, with a 27.16% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in El Centro.
What is the majority race in El Centro, CA?
With a population of 20,315 (45.98% of the total population), Some other races are the largest racial majority in El Centro.
Whites are second largest race in El Centro, with 27.16% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
