Vallejo, CA population by race
The table below shows Vallejo's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37,457 | 29.93% |
| Black or African American | 22,944 | 18.34% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1,302 | 1.04% |
| Asian | 28,828 | 23.04% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 1,243 | 0.99% |
| Some other race | 19,224 | 15.36% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 14,134 | 11.30% |
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Vallejo 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; Vallejo has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Vallejo's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Vallejo population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 29.93% are white, 18.34% are Black or African American, 1.04% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 23.04% are Asian, 0.99% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 15.36% are some other race and 11.30% are multiracial.
Vallejo '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 Vallejo is White with a population of 37,457 (29.93% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 14,134 (11.30% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Vallejo, CA
By ethnicity, 36,612 (29.26% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 88,520 (70.74% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Vallejo, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 28,233 (31.89% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Vallejo, CA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Vallejo's Non-Hispanic population.
Vallejo 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 | 28,233 | 31.89% |
| Black or African American alone | 22,326 | 25.22% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 387 | 0.44% |
| Asian alone | 27,902 | 31.52% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 1,042 | 1.18% |
| Some other race alone | 1,512 | 1.71% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 7,118 | 8.04% |
Among the Hispanic population in Vallejo, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 24,457 (66.80% of the total Hispanic population).
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Vallejo, CA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Vallejo's Hispanic population.
Vallejo Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 24,457 | 66.80% |
| Puerto Rican | 1,350 | 3.69% |
| Cuban | 132 | 0.36% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 10,673 | 29.15% |
Things to know
What percentage of Vallejo, CA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 29.26% of Vallejo population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Vallejo, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 24,457 (66.80% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Vallejo, CA have?
Vallejo, CA has 22,944 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 18.34% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Vallejo is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Vallejo, CA?
With 70.74% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Vallejo.
That being said, with a 23.04% of the total population, Asians are the largest racial minority in Vallejo.
What is the majority race in Vallejo, CA?
With a population of 37,457 (29.93% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Vallejo.
Asians are second largest race in Vallejo, with 23.04% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
