South Gate, CA population by race
The table below shows South Gate's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32,757 | 35.46% |
| Black or African American | 943 | 1.02% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1,208 | 1.31% |
| Asian | 583 | 0.63% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 167 | 0.18% |
| Some other race | 37,512 | 40.61% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 19,211 | 20.80% |
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South Gate 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; South Gate has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that South Gate's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of South Gate population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 35.46% are white, 1.02% are Black or African American, 1.31% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.63% are Asian, 0.18% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 40.61% are some other race and 20.80% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
South Gate, CA population by race.
The largest racial group in South Gate is Some other race with a population of 37,512 (40.61% of the total population).
South Gate '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 South Gate is Some other race with a population of 37,512 (40.61% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 19,211 (20.80% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of South Gate, CA
By ethnicity, 87,994 (95.25% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 4,387 (4.75% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in South Gate, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 2,366 (53.93% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
South Gate, CA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of South Gate's Non-Hispanic population.
South Gate 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 | 2,366 | 53.93% |
| Black or African American alone | 764 | 17.42% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 123 | 2.80% |
| Asian alone | 541 | 12.33% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 167 | 3.81% |
| Some other race alone | 206 | 4.70% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 220 | 5.01% |
Among the Hispanic population in South Gate, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 73,997 (84.09% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
South Gate, CA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of South Gate's Hispanic population.
South Gate Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 73,997 | 84.09% |
| Puerto Rican | 148 | 0.17% |
| Cuban | 385 | 0.44% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 13,464 | 15.30% |
Things to know
What percentage of South Gate, CA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 95.25% of South Gate population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in South Gate, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 73,997 (84.09% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does South Gate, CA have?
South Gate, CA has 943 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 1.02% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in South Gate is Black.
What is the largest minority group in South Gate, CA?
With 95.25% of the total population, Hispanic and Latino Americans are the largest ethnic minority in South Gate.
That being said, with a 35.46% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in South Gate.
What is the majority race in South Gate, CA?
With a population of 37,512 (40.61% of the total population), Some other races are the largest racial majority in South Gate.
Whites are second largest race in South Gate, with 35.46% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
