San Diego, CA population by race
The table below shows San Diego's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 753,945 | 54.48% |
| Black or African American | 81,231 | 5.87% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 7,789 | 0.56% |
| Asian | 240,252 | 17.36% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 6,020 | 0.43% |
| Some other race | 117,296 | 8.48% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 177,454 | 12.82% |
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San Diego 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 Diego has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that San Diego's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of San Diego population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 54.48% are white, 5.87% are Black or African American, 0.56% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 17.36% are Asian, 0.43% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 8.48% are some other race and 12.82% are multiracial.
San Diego '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 San Diego is White with a population of 753,945 (54.48% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 177,454 (12.82% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of San Diego, CA
By ethnicity, 416,630 (30.10% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 967,357 (69.90% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in San Diego, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 574,617 (59.40% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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San Diego, CA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of San Diego's Non-Hispanic population.
San Diego 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 | 574,617 | 59.40% |
| Black or African American alone | 76,997 | 7.96% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 2,427 | 0.25% |
| Asian alone | 236,021 | 24.40% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 5,682 | 0.59% |
| Some other race alone | 6,229 | 0.64% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 65,384 | 6.76% |
Among the Hispanic population in San Diego, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 353,790 (84.92% of the total Hispanic population).
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San Diego, CA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of San Diego's Hispanic population.
San Diego Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 353,790 | 84.92% |
| Puerto Rican | 11,452 | 2.75% |
| Cuban | 3,890 | 0.93% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 47,498 | 11.40% |
Things to know
What percentage of San Diego, CA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 30.10% of San Diego population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in San Diego, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 353,790 (84.92% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does San Diego, CA have?
San Diego, CA has 81,231 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 5.87% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in San Diego is Black.
What is the largest minority group in San Diego, CA?
With 69.90% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in San Diego.
That being said, with a 17.36% of the total population, Asians are the largest racial minority in San Diego.
What is the majority race in San Diego, CA?
With a population of 753,945 (54.48% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in San Diego.
Asians are second largest race in San Diego, with 17.36% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
