Paramount, CA population by race
The table below shows Paramount's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,023 | 20.70% |
| Black or African American | 4,751 | 8.92% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 896 | 1.68% |
| Asian | 2,034 | 3.82% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 124 | 0.23% |
| Some other race | 23,324 | 43.80% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 11,103 | 20.85% |
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Paramount 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; Paramount has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Paramount's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Paramount population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 20.70% are white, 8.92% are Black or African American, 1.68% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 3.82% are Asian, 0.23% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 43.80% are some other race and 20.85% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
Paramount, CA population by race.
The largest racial group in Paramount is Some other race with a population of 23,324 (43.80% of the total population).
Paramount '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 Paramount is Some other race with a population of 23,324 (43.80% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 11,103 (20.85% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Paramount, CA
By ethnicity, 43,298 (81.30% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 9,957 (18.70% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Paramount, the largest racial group is Black or African American alone with a population of 4,652 (46.72% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Paramount, CA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Paramount's Non-Hispanic population.
Paramount 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 | 2,422 | 24.32% |
| Black or African American alone | 4,652 | 46.72% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 31 | 0.31% |
| Asian alone | 1,898 | 19.06% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 124 | 1.25% |
| Some other race alone | 73 | 0.73% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 757 | 7.60% |
Among the Hispanic population in Paramount, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 38,327 (88.52% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Paramount, CA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Paramount's Hispanic population.
Paramount Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 38,327 | 88.52% |
| Puerto Rican | 83 | 0.19% |
| Cuban | 91 | 0.21% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 4,797 | 11.08% |
Things to know
What percentage of Paramount, CA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 81.30% of Paramount population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Paramount, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 38,327 (88.52% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Paramount, CA have?
Paramount, CA has 4,751 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 8.92% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Paramount is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Paramount, CA?
With 81.30% of the total population, Hispanic and Latino Americans are the largest ethnic minority in Paramount.
That being said, with a 20.70% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in Paramount.
What is the majority race in Paramount, CA?
With a population of 23,324 (43.80% of the total population), Some other races are the largest racial majority in Paramount.
Whites are second largest race in Paramount, with 20.70% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
