Scotts Valley, CA population by race
The table below shows Scotts Valley's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,704 | 79.29% |
| Black or African American | 94 | 0.77% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 921 | 7.53% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 561 | 4.58% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 959 | 7.84% |
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Scotts Valley 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; Scotts Valley has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Scotts Valley's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Scotts Valley population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 79.29% are white, 0.77% are Black or African American, 7.53% are Asian, 4.58% are some other race and 7.84% are multiracial.
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Scotts Valley, CA population by race.
The largest racial group in Scotts Valley is White with a population of 9,704 (79.29% of the total population).
Scotts Valley '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 Scotts Valley is White with a population of 9,704 (79.29% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 959 (7.84% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Scotts Valley, CA
By ethnicity, 1,426 (11.65% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 10,813 (88.35% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Scotts Valley, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 9,233 (85.39% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Scotts Valley, CA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Scotts Valley's Non-Hispanic population.
Scotts Valley 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 | 9,233 | 85.39% |
| Black or African American alone | 94 | 0.87% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 921 | 8.52% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 43 | 0.40% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 522 | 4.83% |
Among the Hispanic population in Scotts Valley, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 1,197 (83.94% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Scotts Valley, CA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Scotts Valley's Hispanic population.
Scotts Valley Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 1,197 | 83.94% |
| Puerto Rican | 17 | 1.19% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 212 | 14.87% |
Things to know
What percentage of Scotts Valley, CA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 11.65% of Scotts Valley population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Scotts Valley, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 1,197 (83.94% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Scotts Valley, CA have?
Scotts Valley, CA has 94 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.77% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Scotts Valley is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Scotts Valley, CA?
With 88.35% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Scotts Valley.
That being said, with a 7.53% of the total population, Asians are the largest racial minority in Scotts Valley.
What is the majority race in Scotts Valley, CA?
With a population of 9,704 (79.29% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Scotts Valley.
Asians are second largest race in Scotts Valley, with 7.53% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
