Monterey County, CA population by race
The table below shows Monterey County's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 173,937 | 39.75% |
| Black or African American | 9,778 | 2.23% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 3,430 | 0.78% |
| Asian | 25,927 | 5.92% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 2,138 | 0.49% |
| Some other race | 174,515 | 39.88% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 47,884 | 10.94% |
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Monterey 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; Monterey County has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Monterey County's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Monterey County population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 39.75% are white, 2.23% are Black or African American, 0.78% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 5.92% are Asian, 0.49% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 39.88% are some other race and 10.94% are multiracial.
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Monterey County, CA population by race.
The largest racial group in Monterey County is Some other race with a population of 174,515 (39.88% of the total population).
Monterey County '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 county.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Monterey County is Some other race with a population of 174,515 (39.88% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 47,884 (10.94% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Monterey County, CA
By ethnicity, 261,954 (59.86% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 175,655 (40.14% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Monterey County, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 125,138 (71.24% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Monterey County, CA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Monterey County's Non-Hispanic population.
Monterey 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 | 125,138 | 71.24% |
| Black or African American alone | 8,977 | 5.11% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 647 | 0.37% |
| Asian alone | 24,715 | 14.07% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 1,885 | 1.07% |
| Some other race alone | 1,250 | 0.71% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 13,043 | 7.43% |
Among the Hispanic population in Monterey County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 240,956 (91.98% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Monterey County, CA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Monterey County's Hispanic population.
Monterey County Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 240,956 | 91.98% |
| Puerto Rican | 3,000 | 1.15% |
| Cuban | 814 | 0.31% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 17,184 | 6.56% |
Things to know
What percentage of Monterey County, CA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 59.86% of Monterey County population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Monterey County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 240,956 (91.98% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Monterey County, CA have?
Monterey County, CA has 9,778 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 2.23% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Monterey County is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Monterey County, CA?
With 59.86% of the total population, Hispanic and Latino Americans are the largest ethnic minority in Monterey County.
That being said, with a 39.75% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in Monterey County.
What is the majority race in Monterey County, CA?
With a population of 174,515 (39.88% of the total population), Some other races are the largest racial majority in Monterey County.
Whites are second largest race in Monterey County, with 39.75% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates