San Diego County, CA population by race
The table below shows San Diego County's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,899,871 | 57.75% |
| Black or African American | 158,553 | 4.82% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 27,270 | 0.83% |
| Asian | 397,687 | 12.09% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 13,721 | 0.42% |
| Some other race | 302,584 | 9.20% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 490,015 | 14.90% |
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San Diego County 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 County has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that San Diego County's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of San Diego County population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 57.75% are white, 4.82% are Black or African American, 0.83% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 12.09% are Asian, 0.42% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 9.20% are some other race and 14.90% are multiracial.
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San Diego County, CA population by race.
The largest racial group in San Diego County is White with a population of 1.9 million (57.75% of the total population).
San Diego County '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 county.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in San Diego County is White with a population of 1.9 million (57.75% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 490,015 (14.90% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of San Diego County, CA
By ethnicity, 1.13 million (34.49% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 2.16 million (65.51% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in San Diego County, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 1.43 million (66.52% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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San Diego County, CA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of San Diego County's Non-Hispanic population.
San Diego County 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 | 1,433,598 | 66.52% |
| Black or African American alone | 149,105 | 6.92% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 9,338 | 0.43% |
| Asian alone | 387,969 | 18.00% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 12,385 | 0.57% |
| Some other race alone | 13,667 | 0.63% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 148,992 | 6.91% |
Among the Hispanic population in San Diego County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 983,086 (86.64% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
San Diego County, CA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of San Diego County's Hispanic population.
San Diego County Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 983,086 | 86.64% |
| Puerto Rican | 27,674 | 2.44% |
| Cuban | 8,024 | 0.71% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 115,863 | 10.21% |
Things to know
What percentage of San Diego County, CA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 34.49% of San Diego County population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in San Diego County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 983,086 (86.64% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does San Diego County, CA have?
San Diego County, CA has 158,553 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 4.82% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in San Diego County is Black.
What is the largest minority group in San Diego County, CA?
With 65.51% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in San Diego County.
That being said, with a 12.09% of the total population, Asians are the largest racial minority in San Diego County.
What is the majority race in San Diego County, CA?
With a population of 1.9 million (57.75% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in San Diego County.
Asians are second largest race in San Diego County, with 12.09% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
