Rancho Palos Verdes, CA population by race
The table below shows Rancho Palos Verdes's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,972 | 50.17% |
| Black or African American | 762 | 1.82% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 111 | 0.27% |
| Asian | 13,547 | 32.41% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 32 | 0.08% |
| Some other race | 1,975 | 4.72% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 4,406 | 10.54% |
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Rancho Palos Verdes 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; Rancho Palos Verdes has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Rancho Palos Verdes's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Rancho Palos Verdes population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 50.17% are white, 1.82% are Black or African American, 0.27% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 32.41% are Asian, 0.08% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 4.72% are some other race and 10.54% are multiracial.
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Rancho Palos Verdes, CA population by race.
The largest racial group in Rancho Palos Verdes is White with a population of 20,972 (50.17% of the total population).
Rancho Palos Verdes '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 White population in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Rancho Palos Verdes is White with a population of 20,972 (50.17% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 4,406 (10.54% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
By ethnicity, 4,569 (10.93% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 37,236 (89.07% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Rancho Palos Verdes, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 19,796 (53.16% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Rancho Palos Verdes, CA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Rancho Palos Verdes's Non-Hispanic population.
Rancho Palos Verdes 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 | 19,796 | 53.16% |
| Black or African American alone | 752 | 2.02% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 32 | 0.09% |
| Asian alone | 13,506 | 36.27% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 32 | 0.09% |
| Some other race alone | 227 | 0.61% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 2,891 | 7.76% |
Among the Hispanic population in Rancho Palos Verdes, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 2,688 (58.83% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Rancho Palos Verdes's Hispanic population.
Rancho Palos Verdes Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 2,688 | 58.83% |
| Puerto Rican | 364 | 7.97% |
| Cuban | 189 | 4.14% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 1,328 | 29.07% |
Things to know
What percentage of Rancho Palos Verdes, CA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 10.93% of Rancho Palos Verdes population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Rancho Palos Verdes, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 2,688 (58.83% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Rancho Palos Verdes, CA have?
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA has 762 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 1.82% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Rancho Palos Verdes is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA?
With 89.07% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Rancho Palos Verdes.
That being said, with a 32.41% of the total population, Asians are the largest racial minority in Rancho Palos Verdes.
What is the majority race in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA?
With a population of 20,972 (50.17% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Rancho Palos Verdes.
Asians are second largest race in Rancho Palos Verdes, with 32.41% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
