Santa Monica, CA population by race
The table below shows Santa Monica's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 63,638 | 69.05% |
| Black or African American | 4,854 | 5.27% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 608 | 0.66% |
| Asian | 8,156 | 8.85% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 79 | 0.09% |
| Some other race | 3,709 | 4.02% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 11,124 | 12.07% |
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Santa Monica 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; Santa Monica has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Santa Monica's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Santa Monica population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 69.05% are white, 5.27% are Black or African American, 0.66% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 8.85% are Asian, 0.09% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 4.02% are some other race and 12.07% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
Santa Monica, CA population by race.
The largest racial group in Santa Monica is White with a population of 63,638 (69.05% of the total population).
Santa Monica '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 Santa Monica is White with a population of 63,638 (69.05% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 11,124 (12.07% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Santa Monica, CA
By ethnicity, 15,831 (17.18% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 76,337 (82.82% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Santa Monica, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 57,419 (75.22% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Santa Monica, CA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Santa Monica's Non-Hispanic population.
Santa Monica 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 | 57,419 | 75.22% |
| Black or African American alone | 4,714 | 6.18% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 260 | 0.34% |
| Asian alone | 7,821 | 10.25% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 79 | 0.10% |
| Some other race alone | 562 | 0.74% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 5,482 | 7.18% |
Among the Hispanic population in Santa Monica, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 10,057 (63.53% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Santa Monica, CA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Santa Monica's Hispanic population.
Santa Monica Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 10,057 | 63.53% |
| Puerto Rican | 534 | 3.37% |
| Cuban | 399 | 2.52% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 4,841 | 30.58% |
Things to know
What percentage of Santa Monica, CA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 17.18% of Santa Monica population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Santa Monica, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 10,057 (63.53% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Santa Monica, CA have?
Santa Monica, CA has 4,854 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 5.27% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Santa Monica is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Santa Monica, CA?
With 82.82% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Santa Monica.
That being said, with a 8.85% of the total population, Asians are the largest racial minority in Santa Monica.
What is the majority race in Santa Monica, CA?
With a population of 63,638 (69.05% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Santa Monica.
Asians are second largest race in Santa Monica, with 8.85% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
