Nepalese Population in California by City : 2025 Ranking & Insights

The Nepalese population in California totals 19,958, according to recent U.S. Census estimates. Leading cities include El Cerrito (1,099), followed by Los Angeles (1,027) and San Francisco (975), each hosting visible segments of the community. While these urban centers anchor much of the population, the statewide total points to a broader presence in unincorporated areas and smaller towns beyond major city boundaries. The analysis below explores how Nepalese residents are distributed across California''s urban and rural landscape.

Top 5 cities with the largest Nepalese population in California

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  • 1
    El Cerrito
    Nepalese population in El Cerrito is 1,099
    4.26% of El Cerrito population is Nepalese
  • 2
    Los Angeles
    Nepalese population in Los Angeles is 1,027
    0.03% of Los Angeles population is Nepalese
  • 3
    San Francisco
    Nepalese population in San Francisco is 975
    0.12% of San Francisco population is Nepalese
  • 4
    Sunnyvale
    Nepalese population in Sunnyvale is 750
    0.49% of Sunnyvale population is Nepalese
  • 5
    Alameda
    Nepalese population in Alameda is 685
    0.89% of Alameda population is Nepalese

Overview of Nepalese population in California

  • Population Count and Percentage: American Community Survey data indicate California contains 19,958 Nepalese residents (0.051% of 39.2 million total state population), positioning the state at the 93rd percentile nationally among U.S. states for Nepalese population concentrations.
  • Comparison to State and National Averages: U.S. Census surveys show California's Nepalese demographic representation of 0.051% remains below the national average of 0.066%, positioning the state below typical U.S. demographic distribution patterns.
  • Share of Total National Population: Official American Community Survey records show California hosts 19,958 Nepalese residents, representing 9% of the nation's total Nepalese population of 220,708, establishing the state as a significant demographic concentration center within national boundaries.
  • Population Density per Square Mile: U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey data indicates California's density of 0.13 Nepalese Americans per square mile exceeds the national average of 0.062 per square mile by exactly double, establishing the state as a significant concentration center for Nepalese demographic communities.
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473 Cities in California Ranked by Nepalese Population

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American Community Survey data [1] show Nepalese population in California present in El Cerrito, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, along with several other incorporated cities reporting non-zero populations. The table below provides broader statistics, including total population figures, density measures, and demographic distributions based on current ACS data for all incorporated cities included in this analysis*.
cities in California ranked by Nepalese population count
Rank by Nepalese Population
City
Nepalese Population
% of Total City Population
% of Total California Nepalese Population
5 Year Rank Trend
1 El Cerrito 1,099 4.26% 5.51%
2 Los Angeles 1,027 0.03% 5.15%
3 San Francisco 975 0.12% 4.89%
4 Sunnyvale 750 0.49% 3.76%
5 Alameda 685 0.89% 3.43%
6 Daly City 532 0.52% 2.67%
6 Richmond 532 0.46% 2.67%
7 513 0.84% 2.57%
8 501 1.91% 2.51%
9 495 0.09% 2.48%
10 459 0.13% 2.30%
11 403 0.23% 2.02%
12 388 0.27% 1.94%
13 384 0.12% 1.92%
14 357 0.03% 1.79%
15 342 2.13% 1.71%
16 300 0.03% 1.50%
17 277 0.23% 1.39%
18 253 0.38% 1.27%
19 248 0.06% 1.24%
20 239 0.10% 1.20%
21 236 0.42% 1.18%
22 231 0.04% 1.16%
23 225 0.22% 1.13%
24 206 0.12% 1.03%
25 179 0.30% 0.90%
25 179 0.20% 0.90%
26 169 0.18% 0.85%
27 166 0.13% 0.83%
28 165 0.18% 0.83%
29 155 0.24% 0.78%
30 151 0.80% 0.76%
31 134 0.28% 0.67%
32 127 0.24% 0.64%
33 123 0.15% 0.62%
34 119 0.16% 0.60%
34 119 0.16% 0.60%
35 118 0.07% 0.59%
35 118 0.15% 0.59%
36 116 0.30% 0.58%
37 111 0.10% 0.56%
38 106 0.14% 0.53%
38 106 0.07% 0.53%
39 105 0.05% 0.53%
40 99 0.16% 0.50%
41 91 0.07% 0.46%
42 89 0.06% 0.45%
43 85 0.07% 0.43%
44 84 0.19% 0.42%
44 84 0.10% 0.42%
45 83 0.42% 0.42%
45 83 0.65% 0.42%
46 82 0.10% 0.41%
47 80 0.25% 0.40%
48 78 0.09% 0.39%
49 73 0.17% 0.37%
50 72 0.02% 0.36%
51 70 0.07% 0.35%
52 68 0.08% 0.34%
53 66 0.40% 0.33%
54 64 0.10% 0.32%
55 60 0.31% 0.30%
56 59 0.07% 0.30%
57 58 0.19% 0.29%
58 57 0.13% 0.29%
59 56 0.10% 0.28%
59 56 0.12% 0.28%
60 55 0.04% 0.28%
61 48 0.04% 0.24%
61 48 0.08% 0.24%
62 47 0.09% 0.24%
63 45 0.08% 0.23%
63 45 0.03% 0.23%
63 45 0.03% 0.23%
64 42 0.30% 0.21%
65 41 0.03% 0.21%
66 39 0.08% 0.20%
66 39 0.07% 0.20%
67 38 0.12% 0.19%
67 38 0.06% 0.19%
67 38 0.04% 0.19%
68 37 0.05% 0.19%
68 37 0.03% 0.19%
69 36 0.05% 0.18%
69 36 0.03% 0.18%
69 36 0.04% 0.18%
70 35 0.01% 0.18%
70 35 0.25% 0.18%
70 35 0.28% 0.18%
71 34 0.02% 0.17%
71 34 0.06% 0.17%
72 33 0.03% 0.17%
73 32 0.03% 0.16%
73 32 0.03% 0.16%
73 32 0.06% 0.16%
74 30 0.06% 0.15%
74 30 0.18% 0.15%
75 29 0.13% 0.15%
76 28 0.10% 0.14%
77 27 0.04% 0.14%
77 27 0.02% 0.14%
78 26 0.20% 0.13%
78 26 0.03% 0.13%
79 25 0.33% 0.13%
79 25 0.02% 0.13%
80 24 0.03% 0.12%
80 24 0.05% 0.12%
80 24 0.01% 0.12%
80 24 0.19% 0.12%
81 22 0.03% 0.11%
82 21 0.03% 0.11%
83 20 0.03% 0.10%
83 20 0.06% 0.10%
83 20 0.04% 0.10%
84 19 0.18% 0.10%
84 19 0.01% 0.10%
84 19 0.05% 0.10%
84 19 0.01% 0.10%
85 17 0.08% 0.09%
86 15 0.01% 0.08%
87 14 0.06% 0.07%
87 14 0.03% 0.07%
88 13 0.02% 0.07%
89 11 0.01% 0.06%
89 11 0.01% 0.06%
89 11 0.03% 0.06%
89 11 0.01% 0.06%
89 11 0.04% 0.06%
90 10 0.06% 0.05%
90 10 0.02% 0.05%
90 10 0.00% 0.05%
91 9 0.01% 0.05%
91 9 0.01% 0.05%
92 8 0.02% 0.04%
93 6 0.03% 0.03%
93 6 0.00% 0.03%
93 6 0.01% 0.03%
94 3 0.00% 0.02%
94 3 0.20% 0.02%
95 2 0.01% 0.01%
96 1 0.00% 0.01%
96 1 0.00% 0.01%
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Methodology

This ranking list is based on data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau. The ACS is one of the most reliable sources for understanding population trends across different locations, and it provides estimates for various racial and ethnic groups at city, county, state and all geography levels down to the Census block group.
This list ranks city in California by their Nepalese population, using the most recent ACS data available.

How the Census defines Nepalese population

The U.S. Census Bureau allows people to self-identify their ancestry, meaning individuals can write upto ancestries when responding to the survey. In this ranking, we include everyone who identifies as having Nepalese ancestry, whether alone or in combination with another ancestry.
Here are a few important things to know about how ancestry is reported:
  • Some people identify as Nepalese alone, while others identify as Nepalese along with another race (such as Nepalese and German).
  • We’ve used the “Nepalese alone or in any combination” category unless noted otherwise, which gives a broader picture of the Nepalese population in each area.

How We Ranked the Data

This ranking is based on the total number of people who identified as Nepalese alone or in combination in city. To provide additional context, we’ve also included two key percentages:
  1. % of Total City Population – This shows what percentage of the total state population identifies as Nepalese .
  2. % of Total California Nepalese Population – This tells us how much of the entire U.S. Nepalese population lives in that state.
To keep things simple, all population numbers have been rounded to the nearest whole number, and percentages are rounded to one decimal place. Because of rounding, some percentages may not add up to exactly 100%.

Things to Keep in Mind

Like all survey-based data, ACS estimates come with some limitations. Here are a few things to be aware of:
  • In places with very small Nepalese populations, the numbers may not be reported at all due to privacy protections or sampling variability in the survey.
  • Since the ACS is based on a sample, the numbers are estimates, not exact counts. That means they may slightly differ from other sources like the decennial U.S. Census.
  • City that don’t have any reported Nepalese population are not included in the ranking but are listed separately below for reference.
This ranking is meant to provide a clear, data-driven look at where Nepalese populations are most concentrated while keeping the numbers easy to understand.

Sources

  1. 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
  2. 2023.