Redwood City, CA population by race
The table below shows Redwood City's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39,103 | 47.07% |
| Black or African American | 1,711 | 2.06% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1,655 | 1.99% |
| Asian | 14,004 | 16.86% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 819 | 0.99% |
| Some other race | 14,401 | 17.33% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 11,384 | 13.70% |
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Redwood 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; Redwood City has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Redwood City's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Redwood City population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 47.07% are white, 2.06% are Black or African American, 1.99% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 16.86% are Asian, 0.99% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 17.33% are some other race and 13.70% are multiracial.
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Redwood City, CA population by race.
The largest racial group in Redwood City is White with a population of 39,103 (47.07% of the total population).
Redwood 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 Redwood City is White with a population of 39,103 (47.07% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 11,384 (13.70% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Redwood City, CA
By ethnicity, 30,026 (36.14% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 53,051 (63.86% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Redwood City, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 32,665 (61.57% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Redwood City, CA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Redwood City's Non-Hispanic population.
Redwood 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 | 32,665 | 61.57% |
| Black or African American alone | 1,525 | 2.87% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 181 | 0.34% |
| Asian alone | 13,871 | 26.15% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 806 | 1.52% |
| Some other race alone | 512 | 0.97% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 3,491 | 6.58% |
Among the Hispanic population in Redwood City, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 21,285 (70.89% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Redwood City, CA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Redwood City's Hispanic population.
Redwood City Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 21,285 | 70.89% |
| Puerto Rican | 477 | 1.59% |
| Cuban | 146 | 0.49% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 8,118 | 27.04% |
Things to know
What percentage of Redwood City, CA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 36.14% of Redwood City population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Redwood City, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 21,285 (70.89% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Redwood City, CA have?
Redwood City, CA has 1,711 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 2.06% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Redwood City is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Redwood City, CA?
With 63.86% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Redwood City.
That being said, with a 17.33% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Redwood City.
What is the majority race in Redwood City, CA?
With a population of 39,103 (47.07% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Redwood City.
Some other races are second largest race in Redwood City, with 17.33% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
