Mission Viejo, CA population by race
The table below shows Mission Viejo's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 63,187 | 67.77% |
| Black or African American | 1,107 | 1.19% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 416 | 0.45% |
| Asian | 13,022 | 13.97% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 172 | 0.18% |
| Some other race | 4,756 | 5.10% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 10,573 | 11.34% |
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Mission Viejo 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; Mission Viejo has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Mission Viejo's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Mission Viejo population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 67.77% are white, 1.19% are Black or African American, 0.45% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 13.97% are Asian, 0.18% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 5.10% are some other race and 11.34% are multiracial.
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Mission Viejo, CA population by race.
The largest racial group in Mission Viejo is White with a population of 63,187 (67.77% of the total population).
Mission Viejo '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 Mission Viejo is White with a population of 63,187 (67.77% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 10,573 (11.34% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Mission Viejo, CA
By ethnicity, 18,341 (19.67% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 74,892 (80.33% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Mission Viejo, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 56,825 (75.88% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Mission Viejo, CA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Mission Viejo's Non-Hispanic population.
Mission Viejo 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 | 56,825 | 75.88% |
| Black or African American alone | 1,072 | 1.43% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 17 | 0.02% |
| Asian alone | 12,703 | 16.96% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 46 | 0.06% |
| Some other race alone | 250 | 0.33% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 3,979 | 5.31% |
Among the Hispanic population in Mission Viejo, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 12,417 (67.70% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Mission Viejo, CA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Mission Viejo's Hispanic population.
Mission Viejo Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 12,417 | 67.70% |
| Puerto Rican | 599 | 3.27% |
| Cuban | 367 | 2.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 4,958 | 27.03% |
Things to know
What percentage of Mission Viejo, CA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 19.67% of Mission Viejo population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Mission Viejo, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 12,417 (67.70% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Mission Viejo, CA have?
Mission Viejo, CA has 1,107 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 1.19% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Mission Viejo is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Mission Viejo, CA?
With 80.33% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Mission Viejo.
That being said, with a 13.97% of the total population, Asians are the largest racial minority in Mission Viejo.
What is the majority race in Mission Viejo, CA?
With a population of 63,187 (67.77% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Mission Viejo.
Asians are second largest race in Mission Viejo, with 13.97% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
