Rosemead, CA population by race
The table below shows Rosemead's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,485 | 8.79% |
| Black or African American | 267 | 0.52% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 490 | 0.96% |
| Asian | 32,339 | 63.36% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 17 | 0.03% |
| Some other race | 11,100 | 21.75% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 2,345 | 4.59% |
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Rosemead 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; Rosemead has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Rosemead's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Rosemead population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 8.79% are white, 0.52% are Black or African American, 0.96% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 63.36% are Asian, 0.03% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 21.75% are some other race and 4.59% are multiracial.
Rosemead '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 Asian population in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Rosemead is Asian with a population of 32,339 (63.36% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 2,345 (4.59% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Rosemead, CA
By ethnicity, 15,723 (30.80% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 35,320 (69.20% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Rosemead, the largest racial group is Asian alone with a population of 32,227 (91.24% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Rosemead, CA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Rosemead's Non-Hispanic population.
Rosemead 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 | 1,932 | 5.47% |
| Black or African American alone | 260 | 0.74% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 41 | 0.12% |
| Asian alone | 32,227 | 91.24% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 17 | 0.05% |
| Some other race alone | 147 | 0.42% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 696 | 1.97% |
Among the Hispanic population in Rosemead, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 13,728 (87.31% of the total Hispanic population).
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Rosemead, CA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Rosemead's Hispanic population.
Rosemead Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 13,728 | 87.31% |
| Puerto Rican | 121 | 0.77% |
| Cuban | 30 | 0.19% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 1,844 | 11.73% |
Things to know
What percentage of Rosemead, CA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 30.80% of Rosemead population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Rosemead, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 13,728 (87.31% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Rosemead, CA have?
Rosemead, CA has 267 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.52% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Rosemead is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Rosemead, CA?
With 69.20% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Rosemead.
That being said, with a 21.75% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Rosemead.
What is the majority race in Rosemead, CA?
With a population of 32,339 (63.36% of the total population), Asians are the largest racial majority in Rosemead.
Some other races are second largest race in Rosemead, with 21.75% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
