Perris, CA population by race
The table below shows Perris's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,543 | 23.51% |
| Black or African American | 7,338 | 9.30% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 432 | 0.55% |
| Asian | 2,859 | 3.62% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 506 | 0.64% |
| Some other race | 39,419 | 49.97% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 9,784 | 12.40% |
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Perris 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; Perris has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Perris's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Perris population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 23.51% are white, 9.30% are Black or African American, 0.55% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 3.62% are Asian, 0.64% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 49.97% are some other race and 12.40% are multiracial.
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Perris, CA population by race.
The largest racial group in Perris is Some other race with a population of 39,419 (49.97% of the total population).
Perris '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 Perris is Some other race with a population of 39,419 (49.97% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 9,784 (12.40% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Perris, CA
By ethnicity, 62,211 (78.87% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 16,670 (21.13% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Perris, the largest racial group is Black or African American alone with a population of 6,848 (41.08% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Perris, CA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Perris's Non-Hispanic population.
Perris 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 | 5,520 | 33.11% |
| Black or African American alone | 6,848 | 41.08% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 70 | 0.42% |
| Asian alone | 2,600 | 15.60% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 463 | 2.78% |
| Some other race alone | 79 | 0.47% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,090 | 6.54% |
Among the Hispanic population in Perris, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 55,659 (89.47% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Perris, CA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Perris's Hispanic population.
Perris Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 55,659 | 89.47% |
| Puerto Rican | 385 | 0.62% |
| Cuban | 106 | 0.17% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 6,061 | 9.74% |
Things to know
What percentage of Perris, CA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 78.87% of Perris population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Perris, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 55,659 (89.47% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Perris, CA have?
Perris, CA has 7,338 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 9.30% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Perris is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Perris, CA?
With 78.87% of the total population, Hispanic and Latino Americans are the largest ethnic minority in Perris.
That being said, with a 23.51% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in Perris.
What is the majority race in Perris, CA?
With a population of 39,419 (49.97% of the total population), Some other races are the largest racial majority in Perris.
Whites are second largest race in Perris, with 23.51% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates