San Carlos, CA population by race
The table below shows San Carlos's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,343 | 63.44% |
| Black or African American | 202 | 0.66% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 43 | 0.14% |
| Asian | 6,222 | 20.41% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 160 | 0.52% |
| Some other race | 914 | 3.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 3,606 | 11.83% |
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San Carlos 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; San Carlos has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that San Carlos's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of San Carlos population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 63.44% are white, 0.66% are Black or African American, 0.14% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 20.41% are Asian, 0.52% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 3% are some other race and 11.83% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
San Carlos, CA population by race.
The largest racial group in San Carlos is White with a population of 19,343 (63.44% of the total population).
San Carlos '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 White population in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in San Carlos is White with a population of 19,343 (63.44% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 3,606 (11.83% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of San Carlos, CA
By ethnicity, 2,796 (9.17% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 27,694 (90.83% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in San Carlos, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 18,557 (67.01% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
San Carlos, CA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of San Carlos's Non-Hispanic population.
San Carlos 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 | 18,557 | 67.01% |
| Black or African American alone | 202 | 0.73% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 21 | 0.08% |
| Asian alone | 6,176 | 22.30% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 156 | 0.56% |
| Some other race alone | 411 | 1.48% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 2,171 | 7.84% |
Among the Hispanic population in San Carlos, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 1,436 (51.36% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
San Carlos, CA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of San Carlos's Hispanic population.
San Carlos Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 1,190 | 42.56% |
| Puerto Rican | 43 | 1.54% |
| Cuban | 127 | 4.54% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 1,436 | 51.36% |
Things to know
What percentage of San Carlos, CA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 9.17% of San Carlos population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in San Carlos, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 1,436 (51.36% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does San Carlos, CA have?
San Carlos, CA has 202 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.66% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in San Carlos is Black.
What is the largest minority group in San Carlos, CA?
With 90.83% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in San Carlos.
That being said, with a 20.41% of the total population, Asians are the largest racial minority in San Carlos.
What is the majority race in San Carlos, CA?
With a population of 19,343 (63.44% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in San Carlos.
Asians are second largest race in San Carlos, with 20.41% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates