Sacramento, CA population by race
The table below shows Sacramento's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 205,913 | 39.33% |
| Black or African American | 65,978 | 12.60% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 4,268 | 0.82% |
| Asian | 102,179 | 19.51% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 9,486 | 1.81% |
| Some other race | 67,063 | 12.81% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 68,713 | 13.12% |
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Sacramento 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; Sacramento has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Sacramento's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Sacramento population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 39.33% are white, 12.60% are Black or African American, 0.82% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 19.51% are Asian, 1.81% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 12.81% are some other race and 13.12% are multiracial.
Sacramento '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 Sacramento is White with a population of 205,913 (39.33% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 68,713 (13.12% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Sacramento, CA
By ethnicity, 153,778 (29.37% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 369,822 (70.63% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Sacramento, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 161,191 (43.59% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Sacramento, CA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Sacramento's Non-Hispanic population.
Sacramento 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 | 161,191 | 43.59% |
| Black or African American alone | 62,274 | 16.84% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 1,227 | 0.33% |
| Asian alone | 100,650 | 27.22% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 9,269 | 2.51% |
| Some other race alone | 3,121 | 0.84% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 32,090 | 8.68% |
Among the Hispanic population in Sacramento, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 127,134 (82.67% of the total Hispanic population).
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Sacramento, CA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Sacramento's Hispanic population.
Sacramento Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 127,134 | 82.67% |
| Puerto Rican | 4,535 | 2.95% |
| Cuban | 708 | 0.46% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 21,401 | 13.92% |
Things to know
What percentage of Sacramento, CA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 29.37% of Sacramento population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Sacramento, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 127,134 (82.67% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Sacramento, CA have?
Sacramento, CA has 65,978 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 12.60% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Sacramento is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Sacramento, CA?
With 70.63% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Sacramento.
That being said, with a 19.51% of the total population, Asians are the largest racial minority in Sacramento.
What is the majority race in Sacramento, CA?
With a population of 205,913 (39.33% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Sacramento.
Asians are second largest race in Sacramento, with 19.51% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
