Montclair, CA population by race
The table below shows Montclair's population by race.
Race | Population | % of Total Population |
---|---|---|
White | 12,841 | 33.93% |
Black or African American | 2,037 | 5.38% |
American Indian and Alaska Native | 851 | 2.25% |
Asian | 4,037 | 10.67% |
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 96 | 0.25% |
Some other race | 12,344 | 32.62% |
Two or more races (multiracial) | 5,636 | 14.89% |
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Montclair 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; Montclair has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Montclair's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Montclair population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 33.93% are white, 5.38% are Black or African American, 2.25% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 10.67% are Asian, 0.25% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 32.62% are some other race and 14.89% are multiracial.
Montclair '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 Montclair is White with a population of 12,841 (33.93% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 5,636 (14.89% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Montclair, CA
By ethnicity, 26,954 (71.23% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 10,888 (28.77% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Montclair, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 4,082 (37.49% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Montclair, CA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Montclair's Non-Hispanic population.
Montclair Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
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White alone | 4,082 | 37.49% |
Black or African American alone | 1,862 | 17.10% |
American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 69 | 0.63% |
Asian alone | 3,921 | 36.01% |
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 96 | 0.88% |
Some other race alone | 195 | 1.79% |
Two or more races (multiracial) | 663 | 6.09% |
Among the Hispanic population in Montclair, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 22,230 (82.47% of the total Hispanic population).
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Montclair, CA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Montclair's Hispanic population.
Montclair Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
---|---|---|
Mexican | 22,230 | 82.47% |
Puerto Rican | 360 | 1.34% |
Cuban | 109 | 0.40% |
Other Hispanic or Latino | 4,255 | 15.79% |
Things to know
What percentage of Montclair, CA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 71.23% of Montclair population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Montclair, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 22,230 (82.47% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Montclair, CA have?
Montclair, CA has 2,037 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 5.38% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Montclair is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Montclair, CA?
With 71.23% of the total population, Hispanic and Latino Americans are the largest ethnic minority in Montclair.
That being said, with a 32.62% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Montclair.
What is the majority race in Montclair, CA?
With a population of 12,841 (33.93% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Montclair.
Some other races are second largest race in Montclair, with 32.62% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates