Signal Hill, CA population by race
The table below shows Signal Hill's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,618 | 39.54% |
| Black or African American | 1,099 | 9.41% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 44 | 0.38% |
| Asian | 2,643 | 22.63% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 83 | 0.71% |
| Some other race | 1,452 | 12.43% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,739 | 14.89% |
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Signal Hill 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; Signal Hill has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Signal Hill's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Signal Hill population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 39.54% are white, 9.41% are Black or African American, 0.38% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 22.63% are Asian, 0.71% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 12.43% are some other race and 14.89% are multiracial.
Signal Hill '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 Signal Hill is White with a population of 4,618 (39.54% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 1,739 (14.89% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Signal Hill, CA
By ethnicity, 4,621 (39.57% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 7,057 (60.43% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Signal Hill, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 2,697 (38.22% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Signal Hill, CA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Signal Hill's Non-Hispanic population.
Signal Hill 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 | 2,697 | 38.22% |
| Black or African American alone | 1,099 | 15.57% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 15 | 0.21% |
| Asian alone | 2,598 | 36.81% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 83 | 1.18% |
| Some other race alone | 37 | 0.52% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 528 | 7.48% |
Among the Hispanic population in Signal Hill, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 3,984 (86.22% of the total Hispanic population).
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Signal Hill, CA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Signal Hill's Hispanic population.
Signal Hill Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 3,984 | 86.22% |
| Puerto Rican | 51 | 1.10% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 586 | 12.68% |
Things to know
What percentage of Signal Hill, CA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 39.57% of Signal Hill population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Signal Hill, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 3,984 (86.22% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Signal Hill, CA have?
Signal Hill, CA has 1,099 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 9.41% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Signal Hill is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Signal Hill, CA?
With 60.43% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Signal Hill.
That being said, with a 22.63% of the total population, Asians are the largest racial minority in Signal Hill.
What is the majority race in Signal Hill, CA?
With a population of 4,618 (39.54% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Signal Hill.
Asians are second largest race in Signal Hill, with 22.63% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
