National City, CA population by race
The table below shows National City's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24,834 | 44.07% |
| Black or African American | 2,480 | 4.40% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 306 | 0.54% |
| Asian | 9,618 | 17.07% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 320 | 0.57% |
| Some other race | 9,329 | 16.56% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 9,458 | 16.79% |
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National City 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; National City has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that National City's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of National City population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 44.07% are white, 4.40% are Black or African American, 0.54% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 17.07% are Asian, 0.57% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 16.56% are some other race and 16.79% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
National City, CA population by race.
The largest racial group in National City is White with a population of 24,834 (44.07% of the total population).
National City '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 National City is White with a population of 24,834 (44.07% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 9,458 (16.79% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of National City, CA
By ethnicity, 36,575 (64.91% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 19,770 (35.09% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in National City, the largest racial group is Asian alone with a population of 9,592 (48.52% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
National City, CA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of National City's Non-Hispanic population.
National City 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 | 5,772 | 29.20% |
| Black or African American alone | 2,398 | 12.13% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 45 | 0.23% |
| Asian alone | 9,592 | 48.52% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 320 | 1.62% |
| Some other race alone | 310 | 1.57% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,333 | 6.74% |
Among the Hispanic population in National City, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 34,586 (94.56% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
National City, CA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of National City's Hispanic population.
National City Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 34,586 | 94.56% |
| Puerto Rican | 548 | 1.50% |
| Cuban | 95 | 0.26% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 1,346 | 3.68% |
Things to know
What percentage of National City, CA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 64.91% of National City population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in National City, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 34,586 (94.56% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does National City, CA have?
National City, CA has 2,480 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 4.40% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in National City is Black.
What is the largest minority group in National City, CA?
With 64.91% of the total population, Hispanic and Latino Americans are the largest ethnic minority in National City.
That being said, with a 17.07% of the total population, Asians are the largest racial minority in National City.
What is the majority race in National City, CA?
With a population of 24,834 (44.07% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in National City.
Asians are second largest race in National City, with 17.07% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
