Los Altos, CA population by race
The table below shows Los Altos's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,982 | 54.55% |
| Black or African American | 213 | 0.68% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 18 | 0.06% |
| Asian | 11,444 | 36.76% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 602 | 1.93% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,874 | 6.02% |
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Los Altos 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; Los Altos has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Los Altos's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Los Altos population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 54.55% are white, 0.68% are Black or African American, 0.06% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 36.76% are Asian, 1.93% are some other race and 6.02% are multiracial.
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Los Altos, CA population by race.
The largest racial group in Los Altos is White with a population of 16,982 (54.55% of the total population).
Los Altos 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Los Altos is White with a population of 16,982 (54.55% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 1,874 (6.02% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Los Altos, CA
By ethnicity, 1,414 (4.54% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 29,719 (95.46% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Los Altos, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 16,502 (55.53% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Los Altos, CA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Los Altos's Non-Hispanic population.
Los Altos 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 | 16,502 | 55.53% |
| Black or African American alone | 213 | 0.72% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 3 | 0.01% |
| Asian alone | 11,419 | 38.42% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 326 | 1.10% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,256 | 4.23% |
Among the Hispanic population in Los Altos, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 779 (55.09% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Los Altos, CA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Los Altos's Hispanic population.
Los Altos Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 566 | 40.03% |
| Puerto Rican | 69 | 4.88% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 779 | 55.09% |
Things to know
What percentage of Los Altos, CA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 4.54% of Los Altos population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Los Altos, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 779 (55.09% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Los Altos, CA have?
Los Altos, CA has 213 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.68% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Los Altos is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Los Altos, CA?
With 95.46% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Los Altos.
That being said, with a 36.76% of the total population, Asians are the largest racial minority in Los Altos.
What is the majority race in Los Altos, CA?
With a population of 16,982 (54.55% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Los Altos.
Asians are second largest race in Los Altos, with 36.76% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates