Merced, CA population by race
The table below shows Merced's population by race.
Race | Population | % of Total Population |
---|---|---|
White | 33,439 | 38.13% |
Black or African American | 3,967 | 4.52% |
American Indian and Alaska Native | 749 | 0.85% |
Asian | 8,923 | 10.18% |
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 304 | 0.35% |
Some other race | 31,307 | 35.70% |
Two or more races (multiracial) | 8,997 | 10.26% |
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Merced 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; Merced has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Merced's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Merced population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 38.13% are white, 4.52% are Black or African American, 0.85% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 10.18% are Asian, 0.35% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 35.70% are some other race and 10.26% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
Merced, CA population by race.
The largest racial group in Merced is White with a population of 33,439 (38.13% of the total population).
Merced '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 Merced is White with a population of 33,439 (38.13% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 8,997 (10.26% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Merced, CA
By ethnicity, 51,782 (59.05% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 35,904 (40.95% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Merced, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 20,296 (56.53% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Merced, CA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Merced's Non-Hispanic population.
Merced 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 | 20,296 | 56.53% |
Black or African American alone | 3,565 | 9.93% |
American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 341 | 0.95% |
Asian alone | 8,763 | 24.41% |
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 293 | 0.82% |
Some other race alone | 228 | 0.64% |
Two or more races (multiracial) | 2,418 | 6.73% |
Among the Hispanic population in Merced, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 48,849 (94.34% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Merced, CA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Merced's Hispanic population.
Merced Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
---|---|---|
Mexican | 48,849 | 94.34% |
Puerto Rican | 215 | 0.42% |
Cuban | 117 | 0.23% |
Other Hispanic or Latino | 2,601 | 5.02% |
Things to know
What percentage of Merced, CA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 59.05% of Merced population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Merced, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 48,849 (94.34% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Merced, CA have?
Merced, CA has 3,967 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 4.52% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Merced is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Merced, CA?
With 59.05% of the total population, Hispanic and Latino Americans are the largest ethnic minority in Merced.
That being said, with a 35.70% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Merced.
What is the majority race in Merced, CA?
With a population of 33,439 (38.13% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Merced.
Some other races are second largest race in Merced, with 35.70% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates