Half Moon Bay, CA population by race
The table below shows Half Moon Bay's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,502 | 73.09% |
| Black or African American | 68 | 0.58% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 595 | 5.11% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 20 | 0.17% |
| Some other race | 989 | 8.50% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,459 | 12.54% |
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Half Moon Bay 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; Half Moon Bay has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Half Moon Bay's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Half Moon Bay population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 73.09% are white, 0.58% are Black or African American, 5.11% are Asian, 0.17% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 8.50% are some other race and 12.54% are multiracial.
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Half Moon Bay, CA population by race.
The largest racial group in Half Moon Bay is White with a population of 8,502 (73.09% of the total population).
Half Moon Bay '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 Half Moon Bay is White with a population of 8,502 (73.09% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 1,459 (12.54% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Half Moon Bay, CA
By ethnicity, 2,845 (24.46% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 8,788 (75.54% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Half Moon Bay, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 7,651 (87.06% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Half Moon Bay, CA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Half Moon Bay's Non-Hispanic population.
Half Moon Bay 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 | 7,651 | 87.06% |
| Black or African American alone | 23 | 0.26% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 585 | 6.66% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 20 | 0.23% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 509 | 5.79% |
Among the Hispanic population in Half Moon Bay, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 2,284 (80.28% of the total Hispanic population).
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Half Moon Bay, CA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Half Moon Bay's Hispanic population.
Half Moon Bay Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 2,284 | 80.28% |
| Puerto Rican | 36 | 1.27% |
| Cuban | 45 | 1.58% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 480 | 16.87% |
Things to know
What percentage of Half Moon Bay, CA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 24.46% of Half Moon Bay population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Half Moon Bay, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 2,284 (80.28% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Half Moon Bay, CA have?
Half Moon Bay, CA has 68 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.58% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Half Moon Bay is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Half Moon Bay, CA?
With 75.54% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Half Moon Bay.
That being said, with a 8.50% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Half Moon Bay.
What is the majority race in Half Moon Bay, CA?
With a population of 8,502 (73.09% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Half Moon Bay.
Some other races are second largest race in Half Moon Bay, with 8.50% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
