Pittsburg, CA population by race
The table below shows Pittsburg's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,896 | 27.34% |
| Black or African American | 11,601 | 15.18% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 932 | 1.22% |
| Asian | 13,628 | 17.83% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 738 | 0.97% |
| Some other race | 17,805 | 23.30% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 10,819 | 14.16% |
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Pittsburg 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; Pittsburg has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Pittsburg's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Pittsburg population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 27.34% are white, 15.18% are Black or African American, 1.22% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 17.83% are Asian, 0.97% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 23.30% are some other race and 14.16% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
Pittsburg, CA population by race.
The largest racial group in Pittsburg is White with a population of 20,896 (27.34% of the total population).
Pittsburg '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 Pittsburg is White with a population of 20,896 (27.34% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 10,819 (14.16% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Pittsburg, CA
By ethnicity, 32,985 (43.16% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 43,434 (56.84% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Pittsburg, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 14,427 (33.22% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Pittsburg, CA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Pittsburg's Non-Hispanic population.
Pittsburg 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 | 14,427 | 33.22% |
| Black or African American alone | 11,294 | 26.00% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 98 | 0.23% |
| Asian alone | 13,533 | 31.16% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 725 | 1.67% |
| Some other race alone | 686 | 1.58% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 2,671 | 6.15% |
Among the Hispanic population in Pittsburg, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 25,613 (77.65% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Pittsburg, CA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Pittsburg's Hispanic population.
Pittsburg Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 25,613 | 77.65% |
| Puerto Rican | 1,081 | 3.28% |
| Cuban | 217 | 0.66% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 6,074 | 18.41% |
Things to know
What percentage of Pittsburg, CA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 43.16% of Pittsburg population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Pittsburg, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 25,613 (77.65% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Pittsburg, CA have?
Pittsburg, CA has 11,601 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 15.18% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Pittsburg is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Pittsburg, CA?
With 56.84% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Pittsburg.
That being said, with a 23.30% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Pittsburg.
What is the majority race in Pittsburg, CA?
With a population of 20,896 (27.34% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Pittsburg.
Some other races are second largest race in Pittsburg, with 23.30% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates