Chula Vista, CA population by race
The table below shows Chula Vista's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 112,825 | 40.86% |
| Black or African American | 14,315 | 5.18% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2,251 | 0.82% |
| Asian | 42,844 | 15.52% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 992 | 0.36% |
| Some other race | 38,832 | 14.06% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 64,044 | 23.20% |
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Chula Vista 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; Chula Vista has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Chula Vista's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Chula Vista population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 40.86% are white, 5.18% are Black or African American, 0.82% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 15.52% are Asian, 0.36% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 14.06% are some other race and 23.20% are multiracial.
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Chula Vista, CA population by race.
The largest racial group in Chula Vista is White with a population of 112,825 (40.86% of the total population).
Chula Vista '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 Chula Vista is White with a population of 112,825 (40.86% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 64,044 (23.20% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Chula Vista, CA
By ethnicity, 166,129 (60.17% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 109,974 (39.83% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Chula Vista, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 44,353 (40.33% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Chula Vista, CA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Chula Vista's Non-Hispanic population.
Chula Vista 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 | 44,353 | 40.33% |
| Black or African American alone | 13,399 | 12.18% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 215 | 0.20% |
| Asian alone | 41,232 | 37.49% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 708 | 0.64% |
| Some other race alone | 926 | 0.84% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 9,141 | 8.31% |
Among the Hispanic population in Chula Vista, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 151,911 (91.44% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Chula Vista, CA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Chula Vista's Hispanic population.
Chula Vista Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 151,911 | 91.44% |
| Puerto Rican | 3,585 | 2.16% |
| Cuban | 528 | 0.32% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 10,105 | 6.08% |
Things to know
What percentage of Chula Vista, CA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 60.17% of Chula Vista population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Chula Vista, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 151,911 (91.44% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Chula Vista, CA have?
Chula Vista, CA has 14,315 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 5.18% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Chula Vista is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Chula Vista, CA?
With 60.17% of the total population, Hispanic and Latino Americans are the largest ethnic minority in Chula Vista.
That being said, with a 15.52% of the total population, Asians are the largest racial minority in Chula Vista.
What is the majority race in Chula Vista, CA?
With a population of 112,825 (40.86% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Chula Vista.
Asians are second largest race in Chula Vista, with 15.52% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates