San Bernardino, CA population by race
The table below shows San Bernardino's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 83,792 | 37.91% |
| Black or African American | 27,295 | 12.35% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2,767 | 1.25% |
| Asian | 9,290 | 4.20% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 559 | 0.25% |
| Some other race | 68,005 | 30.77% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 29,333 | 13.27% |
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San Bernardino 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; San Bernardino has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that San Bernardino's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of San Bernardino population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 37.91% are white, 12.35% are Black or African American, 1.25% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 4.20% are Asian, 0.25% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 30.77% are some other race and 13.27% are multiracial.
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San Bernardino, CA population by race.
The largest racial group in San Bernardino is White with a population of 83,792 (37.91% of the total population).
San Bernardino '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 San Bernardino is White with a population of 83,792 (37.91% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 29,333 (13.27% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of San Bernardino, CA
By ethnicity, 149,153 (67.48% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 71,888 (32.52% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in San Bernardino, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 30,587 (42.55% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
San Bernardino, CA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of San Bernardino's Non-Hispanic population.
San Bernardino 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 | 30,587 | 42.55% |
| Black or African American alone | 25,515 | 35.49% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 416 | 0.58% |
| Asian alone | 8,735 | 12.15% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 432 | 0.60% |
| Some other race alone | 782 | 1.09% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 5,421 | 7.54% |
Among the Hispanic population in San Bernardino, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 128,291 (86.01% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
San Bernardino, CA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of San Bernardino's Hispanic population.
San Bernardino Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 128,291 | 86.01% |
| Puerto Rican | 2,019 | 1.35% |
| Cuban | 533 | 0.36% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 18,310 | 12.28% |
Things to know
What percentage of San Bernardino, CA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 67.48% of San Bernardino population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in San Bernardino, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 128,291 (86.01% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does San Bernardino, CA have?
San Bernardino, CA has 27,295 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 12.35% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in San Bernardino is Black.
What is the largest minority group in San Bernardino, CA?
With 67.48% of the total population, Hispanic and Latino Americans are the largest ethnic minority in San Bernardino.
That being said, with a 30.77% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in San Bernardino.
What is the majority race in San Bernardino, CA?
With a population of 83,792 (37.91% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in San Bernardino.
Some other races are second largest race in San Bernardino, with 30.77% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
