Marin County, CA population by race
The table below shows Marin County's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 192,209 | 73.79% |
| Black or African American | 6,224 | 2.39% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1,131 | 0.43% |
| Asian | 16,403 | 6.30% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 430 | 0.17% |
| Some other race | 20,727 | 7.96% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 23,361 | 8.97% |
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Marin County 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; Marin County has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Marin County's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Marin County population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 73.79% are white, 2.39% are Black or African American, 0.43% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 6.30% are Asian, 0.17% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 7.96% are some other race and 8.97% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
Marin County, CA population by race.
The largest racial group in Marin County is White with a population of 192,209 (73.79% of the total population).
Marin County '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 county.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Marin County is White with a population of 192,209 (73.79% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 23,361 (8.97% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Marin County, CA
By ethnicity, 43,143 (16.56% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 217,342 (83.44% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Marin County, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 180,340 (82.98% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Marin County, CA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Marin County's Non-Hispanic population.
Marin County 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 | 180,340 | 82.98% |
| Black or African American alone | 5,725 | 2.63% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 249 | 0.11% |
| Asian alone | 16,170 | 7.44% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 430 | 0.20% |
| Some other race alone | 2,012 | 0.93% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 12,416 | 5.71% |
Among the Hispanic population in Marin County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 21,993 (50.98% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Marin County, CA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Marin County's Hispanic population.
Marin County Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 19,797 | 45.89% |
| Puerto Rican | 936 | 2.17% |
| Cuban | 417 | 0.97% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 21,993 | 50.98% |
Things to know
What percentage of Marin County, CA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 16.56% of Marin County population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Marin County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 21,993 (50.98% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Marin County, CA have?
Marin County, CA has 6,224 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 2.39% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Marin County is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Marin County, CA?
With 83.44% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Marin County.
That being said, with a 7.96% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Marin County.
What is the majority race in Marin County, CA?
With a population of 192,209 (73.79% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Marin County.
Some other races are second largest race in Marin County, with 7.96% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
