Riverside County, CA population by race
The table below shows Riverside County's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,138,018 | 46.84% |
| Black or African American | 157,125 | 6.47% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 23,446 | 0.97% |
| Asian | 166,726 | 6.86% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 8,044 | 0.33% |
| Some other race | 574,403 | 23.64% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 361,725 | 14.89% |
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Riverside 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; Riverside County has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Riverside County's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Riverside County population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 46.84% are white, 6.47% are Black or African American, 0.97% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 6.86% are Asian, 0.33% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 23.64% are some other race and 14.89% are multiracial.
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Riverside County, CA population by race.
The largest racial group in Riverside County is White with a population of 1.14 million (46.84% of the total population).
Riverside 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 Riverside County is White with a population of 1.14 million (46.84% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 361,725 (14.89% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Riverside County, CA
By ethnicity, 1.23 million (50.76% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 1.2 million (49.24% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Riverside County, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 788,083 (65.88% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Riverside County, CA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Riverside County's Non-Hispanic population.
Riverside 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 | 788,083 | 65.88% |
| Black or African American alone | 148,072 | 12.38% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 7,457 | 0.62% |
| Asian alone | 161,597 | 13.51% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 6,771 | 0.57% |
| Some other race alone | 8,604 | 0.72% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 75,626 | 6.32% |
Among the Hispanic population in Riverside County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 1.07 million (87.10% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Riverside County, CA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Riverside County's Hispanic population.
Riverside County Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 1,074,125 | 87.10% |
| Puerto Rican | 16,438 | 1.33% |
| Cuban | 9,009 | 0.73% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 133,705 | 10.84% |
Things to know
What percentage of Riverside County, CA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 50.76% of Riverside County population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Riverside County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 1.07 million (87.10% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Riverside County, CA have?
Riverside County, CA has 157,125 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 6.47% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Riverside County is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Riverside County, CA?
With 50.76% of the total population, Hispanic and Latino Americans are the largest ethnic minority in Riverside County.
That being said, with a 23.64% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Riverside County.
What is the majority race in Riverside County, CA?
With a population of 1.14 million (46.84% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Riverside County.
Some other races are second largest race in Riverside County, with 23.64% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates