San Joaquin County, CA population by race
The table below shows San Joaquin County's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 328,081 | 42.09% |
| Black or African American | 54,792 | 7.03% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 7,932 | 1.02% |
| Asian | 133,870 | 17.18% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 4,778 | 0.61% |
| Some other race | 106,602 | 13.68% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 143,390 | 18.40% |
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San Joaquin 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; San Joaquin County has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that San Joaquin County's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of San Joaquin County population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 42.09% are white, 7.03% are Black or African American, 1.02% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 17.18% are Asian, 0.61% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 13.68% are some other race and 18.40% are multiracial.
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San Joaquin County, CA population by race.
The largest racial group in San Joaquin County is White with a population of 328,081 (42.09% of the total population).
San Joaquin 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 San Joaquin County is White with a population of 328,081 (42.09% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 143,390 (18.40% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of San Joaquin County, CA
By ethnicity, 331,382 (42.52% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 448,063 (57.48% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in San Joaquin County, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 223,577 (49.90% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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San Joaquin County, CA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of San Joaquin County's Non-Hispanic population.
San Joaquin 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 | 223,577 | 49.90% |
| Black or African American alone | 52,568 | 11.73% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 1,931 | 0.43% |
| Asian alone | 130,109 | 29.04% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 4,310 | 0.96% |
| Some other race alone | 2,740 | 0.61% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 32,828 | 7.33% |
Among the Hispanic population in San Joaquin County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 292,596 (88.30% of the total Hispanic population).
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San Joaquin County, CA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of San Joaquin County's Hispanic population.
San Joaquin County Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 292,596 | 88.30% |
| Puerto Rican | 5,783 | 1.75% |
| Cuban | 1,096 | 0.33% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 31,907 | 9.63% |
Things to know
What percentage of San Joaquin County, CA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 42.52% of San Joaquin County population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in San Joaquin County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 292,596 (88.30% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does San Joaquin County, CA have?
San Joaquin County, CA has 54,792 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 7.03% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in San Joaquin County is Black.
What is the largest minority group in San Joaquin County, CA?
With 57.48% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in San Joaquin County.
That being said, with a 17.18% of the total population, Asians are the largest racial minority in San Joaquin County.
What is the majority race in San Joaquin County, CA?
With a population of 328,081 (42.09% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in San Joaquin County.
Asians are second largest race in San Joaquin County, with 17.18% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates