Lake Forest, CA population by race
The table below shows Lake Forest's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 47,958 | 56.04% |
| Black or African American | 1,866 | 2.18% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 697 | 0.81% |
| Asian | 16,691 | 19.50% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 463 | 0.54% |
| Some other race | 6,530 | 7.63% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 11,378 | 13.29% |
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Lake Forest 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; Lake Forest has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Lake Forest's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Lake Forest population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 56.04% are white, 2.18% are Black or African American, 0.81% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 19.50% are Asian, 0.54% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 7.63% are some other race and 13.29% are multiracial.
Lake Forest '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 Lake Forest is White with a population of 47,958 (56.04% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 11,378 (13.29% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Lake Forest, CA
By ethnicity, 20,073 (23.45% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 65,510 (76.55% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Lake Forest, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 41,811 (63.82% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Lake Forest, CA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Lake Forest's Non-Hispanic population.
Lake Forest 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 | 41,811 | 63.82% |
| Black or African American alone | 1,818 | 2.78% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 116 | 0.18% |
| Asian alone | 16,471 | 25.14% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 414 | 0.63% |
| Some other race alone | 473 | 0.72% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 4,407 | 6.73% |
Among the Hispanic population in Lake Forest, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 15,068 (75.07% of the total Hispanic population).
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Lake Forest, CA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Lake Forest's Hispanic population.
Lake Forest Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 15,068 | 75.07% |
| Puerto Rican | 692 | 3.45% |
| Cuban | 139 | 0.69% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 4,174 | 20.79% |
Things to know
What percentage of Lake Forest, CA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 23.45% of Lake Forest population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Lake Forest, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 15,068 (75.07% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Lake Forest, CA have?
Lake Forest, CA has 1,866 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 2.18% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Lake Forest is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Lake Forest, CA?
With 76.55% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Lake Forest.
That being said, with a 19.50% of the total population, Asians are the largest racial minority in Lake Forest.
What is the majority race in Lake Forest, CA?
With a population of 47,958 (56.04% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Lake Forest.
Asians are second largest race in Lake Forest, with 19.50% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
