San Mateo, CA population by race
The table below shows San Mateo's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 46,128 | 44.28% |
| Black or African American | 1,954 | 1.88% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 996 | 0.96% |
| Asian | 28,109 | 26.99% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 1,505 | 1.44% |
| Some other race | 13,421 | 12.88% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 12,052 | 11.57% |
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San Mateo 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 Mateo has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that San Mateo's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of San Mateo population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 44.28% are white, 1.88% are Black or African American, 0.96% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 26.99% are Asian, 1.44% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 12.88% are some other race and 11.57% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
San Mateo, CA population by race.
The largest racial group in San Mateo is White with a population of 46,128 (44.28% of the total population).
San Mateo '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 San Mateo is White with a population of 46,128 (44.28% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 12,052 (11.57% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of San Mateo, CA
By ethnicity, 25,743 (24.71% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 78,422 (75.29% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in San Mateo, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 40,446 (51.57% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
San Mateo, CA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of San Mateo's Non-Hispanic population.
San Mateo 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 | 40,446 | 51.57% |
| Black or African American alone | 1,934 | 2.47% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 83 | 0.11% |
| Asian alone | 27,894 | 35.57% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 1,417 | 1.81% |
| Some other race alone | 800 | 1.02% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 5,848 | 7.46% |
Among the Hispanic population in San Mateo, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 13,078 (50.80% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
San Mateo, CA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of San Mateo's Hispanic population.
San Mateo Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 13,078 | 50.80% |
| Puerto Rican | 496 | 1.93% |
| Cuban | 355 | 1.38% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 11,814 | 45.89% |
Things to know
What percentage of San Mateo, CA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 24.71% of San Mateo population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in San Mateo, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 13,078 (50.80% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does San Mateo, CA have?
San Mateo, CA has 1,954 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 1.88% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in San Mateo is Black.
What is the largest minority group in San Mateo, CA?
With 75.29% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in San Mateo.
That being said, with a 26.99% of the total population, Asians are the largest racial minority in San Mateo.
What is the majority race in San Mateo, CA?
With a population of 46,128 (44.28% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in San Mateo.
Asians are second largest race in San Mateo, with 26.99% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates