Los Angeles, CA population by race
The table below shows Los Angeles's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,597,875 | 41.17% |
| Black or African American | 332,173 | 8.56% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 40,695 | 1.05% |
| Asian | 458,721 | 11.82% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 5,709 | 0.15% |
| Some other race | 952,377 | 24.54% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 493,491 | 12.72% |
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Los Angeles 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; Los Angeles has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Los Angeles's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Los Angeles population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 41.17% are white, 8.56% are Black or African American, 1.05% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 11.82% are Asian, 0.15% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 24.54% are some other race and 12.72% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
Los Angeles, CA population by race.
The largest racial group in Los Angeles is White with a population of 1.6 million (41.17% of the total population).
Los Angeles '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 Los Angeles is White with a population of 1.6 million (41.17% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 493,491 (12.72% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Los Angeles, CA
By ethnicity, 1.87 million (48.07% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 2.02 million (51.93% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Los Angeles, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 1.09 million (54.06% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Los Angeles, CA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Los Angeles's Non-Hispanic population.
Los Angeles 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 | 1,089,546 | 54.06% |
| Black or African American alone | 319,771 | 15.87% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 6,153 | 0.31% |
| Asian alone | 451,785 | 22.42% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 4,403 | 0.22% |
| Some other race alone | 20,892 | 1.04% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 122,728 | 6.09% |
Among the Hispanic population in Los Angeles, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 1.2 million (64.11% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Los Angeles, CA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Los Angeles's Hispanic population.
Los Angeles Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 1,196,186 | 64.11% |
| Puerto Rican | 19,200 | 1.03% |
| Cuban | 14,257 | 0.76% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 636,120 | 34.09% |
Things to know
What percentage of Los Angeles, CA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 48.07% of Los Angeles population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Los Angeles, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 1.2 million (64.11% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Los Angeles, CA have?
Los Angeles, CA has 332,173 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 8.56% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Los Angeles is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Los Angeles, CA?
With 51.93% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Los Angeles.
That being said, with a 24.54% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Los Angeles.
What is the majority race in Los Angeles, CA?
With a population of 1.6 million (41.17% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Los Angeles.
Some other races are second largest race in Los Angeles, with 24.54% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
