Mendocino County, CA population by race
The table below shows Mendocino County's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 67,114 | 73.63% |
| Black or African American | 658 | 0.72% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 3,500 | 3.84% |
| Asian | 1,961 | 2.15% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 86 | 0.09% |
| Some other race | 6,600 | 7.24% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 11,226 | 12.32% |
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Mendocino County 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; Mendocino County has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Mendocino County's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Mendocino County population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 73.63% are white, 0.72% are Black or African American, 3.84% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.15% are Asian, 0.09% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 7.24% are some other race and 12.32% are multiracial.
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Mendocino County, CA population by race.
The largest racial group in Mendocino County is White with a population of 67,114 (73.63% of the total population).
Mendocino County '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 county.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Mendocino County is White with a population of 67,114 (73.63% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 11,226 (12.32% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Mendocino County, CA
By ethnicity, 24,414 (26.79% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 66,731 (73.21% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Mendocino County, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 57,251 (85.79% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Mendocino County, CA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Mendocino County's Non-Hispanic population.
Mendocino County 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 | 57,251 | 85.79% |
| Black or African American alone | 557 | 0.83% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 2,633 | 3.95% |
| Asian alone | 1,906 | 2.86% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 86 | 0.13% |
| Some other race alone | 485 | 0.73% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 3,813 | 5.71% |
Among the Hispanic population in Mendocino County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 22,242 (91.10% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Mendocino County, CA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Mendocino County's Hispanic population.
Mendocino County Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 22,242 | 91.10% |
| Puerto Rican | 259 | 1.06% |
| Cuban | 23 | 0.09% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 1,890 | 7.74% |
Things to know
What percentage of Mendocino County, CA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 26.79% of Mendocino County population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Mendocino County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 22,242 (91.10% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Mendocino County, CA have?
Mendocino County, CA has 658 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.72% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Mendocino County is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Mendocino County, CA?
With 73.21% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Mendocino County.
That being said, with a 7.24% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Mendocino County.
What is the majority race in Mendocino County, CA?
With a population of 67,114 (73.63% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Mendocino County.
Some other races are second largest race in Mendocino County, with 7.24% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates