Monterey Park, CA population by race
The table below shows Monterey Park's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,911 | 13.10% |
| Black or African American | 613 | 1.02% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 457 | 0.76% |
| Asian | 39,140 | 64.82% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 57 | 0.09% |
| Some other race | 8,454 | 14.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 3,754 | 6.22% |
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Monterey 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; Monterey Park has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Monterey Park's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Monterey Park population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 13.10% are white, 1.02% are Black or African American, 0.76% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 64.82% are Asian, 0.09% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 14% are some other race and 6.22% are multiracial.
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Monterey Park, CA population by race.
The largest racial group in Monterey Park is Asian with a population of 39,140 (64.82% of the total population).
Monterey 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 Asian population in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Monterey Park is Asian with a population of 39,140 (64.82% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 3,754 (6.22% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Monterey Park, CA
By ethnicity, 16,369 (27.11% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 44,017 (72.89% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Monterey Park, the largest racial group is Asian alone with a population of 38,958 (88.51% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Monterey Park, CA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Monterey Park's Non-Hispanic population.
Monterey 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 | 3,239 | 7.36% |
| Black or African American alone | 446 | 1.01% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 87 | 0.20% |
| Asian alone | 38,958 | 88.51% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 57 | 0.13% |
| Some other race alone | 131 | 0.30% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,099 | 2.50% |
Among the Hispanic population in Monterey Park, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 14,378 (87.84% of the total Hispanic population).
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Monterey Park, CA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Monterey Park's Hispanic population.
Monterey Park Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 14,378 | 87.84% |
| Puerto Rican | 80 | 0.49% |
| Cuban | 79 | 0.48% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 1,832 | 11.19% |
Things to know
What percentage of Monterey Park, CA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 27.11% of Monterey Park population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Monterey Park, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 14,378 (87.84% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Monterey Park, CA have?
Monterey Park, CA has 613 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 1.02% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Monterey Park is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Monterey Park, CA?
With 72.89% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Monterey Park.
That being said, with a 14% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Monterey Park.
What is the majority race in Monterey Park, CA?
With a population of 39,140 (64.82% of the total population), Asians are the largest racial majority in Monterey Park.
Some other races are second largest race in Monterey Park, with 14% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
