Moreno Valley, CA population by race
The table below shows Moreno Valley's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 53,760 | 25.65% |
| Black or African American | 36,872 | 17.59% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1,700 | 0.81% |
| Asian | 11,641 | 5.55% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 1,150 | 0.55% |
| Some other race | 80,306 | 38.32% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 24,149 | 11.52% |
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Moreno Valley 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; Moreno Valley has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Moreno Valley's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Moreno Valley population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 25.65% are white, 17.59% are Black or African American, 0.81% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 5.55% are Asian, 0.55% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 38.32% are some other race and 11.52% are multiracial.
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Moreno Valley, CA population by race.
The largest racial group in Moreno Valley is Some other race with a population of 80,306 (38.32% of the total population).
Moreno Valley '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 Moreno Valley is Some other race with a population of 80,306 (38.32% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 24,149 (11.52% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Moreno Valley, CA
By ethnicity, 126,369 (60.30% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 83,209 (39.70% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Moreno Valley, the largest racial group is Black or African American alone with a population of 35,869 (43.11% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Moreno Valley, CA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Moreno Valley's Non-Hispanic population.
Moreno Valley 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 | 28,330 | 34.05% |
| Black or African American alone | 35,869 | 43.11% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 226 | 0.27% |
| Asian alone | 11,305 | 13.59% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 1,053 | 1.27% |
| Some other race alone | 935 | 1.12% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 5,491 | 6.60% |
Among the Hispanic population in Moreno Valley, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 109,894 (86.96% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Moreno Valley, CA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Moreno Valley's Hispanic population.
Moreno Valley Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 109,894 | 86.96% |
| Puerto Rican | 1,467 | 1.16% |
| Cuban | 941 | 0.74% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 14,067 | 11.13% |
Things to know
What percentage of Moreno Valley, CA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 60.30% of Moreno Valley population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Moreno Valley, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 109,894 (86.96% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Moreno Valley, CA have?
Moreno Valley, CA has 36,872 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 17.59% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Moreno Valley is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Moreno Valley, CA?
With 60.30% of the total population, Hispanic and Latino Americans are the largest ethnic minority in Moreno Valley.
That being said, with a 25.65% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in Moreno Valley.
What is the majority race in Moreno Valley, CA?
With a population of 80,306 (38.32% of the total population), Some other races are the largest racial majority in Moreno Valley.
Whites are second largest race in Moreno Valley, with 25.65% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
