Long Beach, CA population by race
The table below shows Long Beach's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 202,778 | 43.86% |
| Black or African American | 55,623 | 12.03% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 5,807 | 1.26% |
| Asian | 58,592 | 12.67% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 2,926 | 0.63% |
| Some other race | 84,171 | 18.21% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 52,396 | 11.33% |
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Long Beach 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; Long Beach has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Long Beach's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Long Beach population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 43.86% are white, 12.03% are Black or African American, 1.26% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 12.67% are Asian, 0.63% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 18.21% are some other race and 11.33% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
Long Beach, CA population by race.
The largest racial group in Long Beach is White with a population of 202,778 (43.86% of the total population).
Long Beach '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 Long Beach is White with a population of 202,778 (43.86% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 52,396 (11.33% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Long Beach, CA
By ethnicity, 203,754 (44.07% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 258,539 (55.93% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Long Beach, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 125,910 (48.70% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Long Beach, CA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Long Beach's Non-Hispanic population.
Long Beach 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 | 125,910 | 48.70% |
| Black or African American alone | 53,364 | 20.64% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 1,005 | 0.39% |
| Asian alone | 57,022 | 22.06% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 2,759 | 1.07% |
| Some other race alone | 2,352 | 0.91% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 16,127 | 6.24% |
Among the Hispanic population in Long Beach, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 165,008 (80.98% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Long Beach, CA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Long Beach's Hispanic population.
Long Beach Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 165,008 | 80.98% |
| Puerto Rican | 3,085 | 1.51% |
| Cuban | 1,340 | 0.66% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 34,321 | 16.84% |
Things to know
What percentage of Long Beach, CA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 44.07% of Long Beach population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Long Beach, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 165,008 (80.98% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Long Beach, CA have?
Long Beach, CA has 55,623 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 12.03% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Long Beach is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Long Beach, CA?
With 55.93% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Long Beach.
That being said, with a 18.21% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Long Beach.
What is the majority race in Long Beach, CA?
With a population of 202,778 (43.86% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Long Beach.
Some other races are second largest race in Long Beach, with 18.21% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates