Mendota, CA population by race
The table below shows Mendota's population by race.
Race | Population | % of Total Population |
---|---|---|
White | 4,146 | 33.08% |
Black or African American | 30 | 0.24% |
American Indian and Alaska Native | 17 | 0.14% |
Asian | 0 | - |
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
Some other race | 7,153 | 57.07% |
Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,188 | 9.48% |
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Mendota 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; Mendota has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Mendota's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Mendota population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 33.08% are White, 0.24% are Black or African American, 0.14% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 57.07% are some other race and 9.48% are multiracial.
Mendota'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 some other race population in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Mendota is some other race with a population of 7,153 (57.07% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races, is 1,188 (9.48% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Mendota, CA
By ethnicity, 12,175 (97.14% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 359 (2.86% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Mendota, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 342 (95.26% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
Mendota 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 | 342 | 95.26% |
Black or African American alone | 0 | 0.00% |
American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 17 | 4.74% |
Asian alone | 0 | 0.00% |
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
Two or more races (multiracial) | 0 | 0.00% |
Among the Hispanic population in Mendota, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 7,479 (61.43% of the total Hispanic population).
Mendota Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
---|---|---|
Mexican | 7,479 | 61.43% |
Puerto Rican | 9 | 0.07% |
Cuban | 64 | 0.53% |
Other Hispanic or Latino | 4,623 | 37.97% |
Things to know
What percentage of Mendota, CA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 97.14% of Mendota population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Mendota, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 7,479 (61.43% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Mendota, CA have?
Mendota, CA has 3 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.24% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Mendota is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Mendota, CA?
With 2.86% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Mendota.
That being said, with a 0.24% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Mendota.
What is the majority race in Mendota, CA?
With a population of 7,153 (57.07% of the total population), some other races are the largest racial majority in Mendota.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Mendota, with 0.24% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates