Menlo Park, CA population by race
The table below shows Menlo Park's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,091 | 60.29% |
| Black or African American | 1,116 | 3.35% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 199 | 0.60% |
| Asian | 5,525 | 16.58% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 666 | 2.00% |
| Some other race | 2,308 | 6.93% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 3,419 | 10.26% |
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Menlo Park 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; Menlo Park has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Menlo Park's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Menlo Park population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 60.29% are white, 3.35% are Black or African American, 0.60% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 16.58% are Asian, 2% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 6.93% are some other race and 10.26% are multiracial.
Menlo Park '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 Menlo Park is White with a population of 20,091 (60.29% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 3,419 (10.26% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Menlo Park, CA
By ethnicity, 5,773 (17.32% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 27,551 (82.68% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Menlo Park, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 18,227 (66.16% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Menlo Park, CA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Menlo Park's Non-Hispanic population.
Menlo Park 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 | 18,227 | 66.16% |
| Black or African American alone | 1,017 | 3.69% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 27 | 0.10% |
| Asian alone | 5,466 | 19.84% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 666 | 2.42% |
| Some other race alone | 227 | 0.82% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,921 | 6.97% |
Among the Hispanic population in Menlo Park, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 3,373 (58.43% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Menlo Park, CA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Menlo Park's Hispanic population.
Menlo Park Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 3,373 | 58.43% |
| Puerto Rican | 30 | 0.52% |
| Cuban | 40 | 0.69% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 2,330 | 40.36% |
Things to know
What percentage of Menlo Park, CA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 17.32% of Menlo Park population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Menlo Park, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 3,373 (58.43% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Menlo Park, CA have?
Menlo Park, CA has 1,116 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 3.35% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Menlo Park is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Menlo Park, CA?
With 82.68% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Menlo Park.
That being said, with a 16.58% of the total population, Asians are the largest racial minority in Menlo Park.
What is the majority race in Menlo Park, CA?
With a population of 20,091 (60.29% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Menlo Park.
Asians are second largest race in Menlo Park, with 16.58% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
