San Leandro, CA population by race
The table below shows San Leandro's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25,389 | 28.30% |
| Black or African American | 9,324 | 10.39% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1,104 | 1.23% |
| Asian | 31,285 | 34.87% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 1,161 | 1.29% |
| Some other race | 12,030 | 13.41% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 9,430 | 10.51% |
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San Leandro 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 Leandro has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that San Leandro's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of San Leandro population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 28.30% are white, 10.39% are Black or African American, 1.23% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 34.87% are Asian, 1.29% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 13.41% are some other race and 10.51% are multiracial.
San Leandro '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 Leandro is Asian with a population of 31,285 (34.87% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 9,430 (10.51% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of San Leandro, CA
By ethnicity, 25,364 (28.27% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 64,359 (71.73% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in San Leandro, the largest racial group is Asian alone with a population of 31,173 (48.44% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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San Leandro, CA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of San Leandro's Non-Hispanic population.
San Leandro 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 | 18,592 | 28.89% |
| Black or African American alone | 9,065 | 14.09% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 218 | 0.34% |
| Asian alone | 31,173 | 48.44% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 1,148 | 1.78% |
| Some other race alone | 418 | 0.65% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 3,745 | 5.82% |
Among the Hispanic population in San Leandro, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 18,828 (74.23% of the total Hispanic population).
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San Leandro, CA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of San Leandro's Hispanic population.
San Leandro Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 18,828 | 74.23% |
| Puerto Rican | 917 | 3.62% |
| Cuban | 42 | 0.17% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 5,577 | 21.99% |
Things to know
What percentage of San Leandro, CA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 28.27% of San Leandro population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in San Leandro, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 18,828 (74.23% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does San Leandro, CA have?
San Leandro, CA has 9,324 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 10.39% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in San Leandro is Black.
What is the largest minority group in San Leandro, CA?
With 71.73% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in San Leandro.
That being said, with a 28.30% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in San Leandro.
What is the majority race in San Leandro, CA?
With a population of 31,285 (34.87% of the total population), Asians are the largest racial majority in San Leandro.
Whites are second largest race in San Leandro, with 28.30% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
