Santa Ana, CA population by race
The table below shows Santa Ana's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 78,880 | 25.33% |
| Black or African American | 3,350 | 1.08% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 3,448 | 1.11% |
| Asian | 36,820 | 11.82% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 513 | 0.16% |
| Some other race | 148,017 | 47.54% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 40,351 | 12.96% |
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Santa Ana 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; Santa Ana has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Santa Ana's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Santa Ana population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 25.33% are white, 1.08% are Black or African American, 1.11% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 11.82% are Asian, 0.16% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 47.54% are some other race and 12.96% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
Santa Ana, CA population by race.
The largest racial group in Santa Ana is Some other race with a population of 148,017 (47.54% of the total population).
Santa Ana '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 Santa Ana is Some other race with a population of 148,017 (47.54% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 40,351 (12.96% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Santa Ana, CA
By ethnicity, 239,824 (77.02% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 71,555 (22.98% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Santa Ana, the largest racial group is Asian alone with a population of 36,504 (51.02% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Santa Ana, CA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Santa Ana's Non-Hispanic population.
Santa Ana 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 | 28,223 | 39.44% |
| Black or African American alone | 2,897 | 4.05% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 295 | 0.41% |
| Asian alone | 36,504 | 51.02% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 402 | 0.56% |
| Some other race alone | 445 | 0.62% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 2,789 | 3.90% |
Among the Hispanic population in Santa Ana, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 221,498 (92.36% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Santa Ana, CA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Santa Ana's Hispanic population.
Santa Ana Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 221,498 | 92.36% |
| Puerto Rican | 651 | 0.27% |
| Cuban | 503 | 0.21% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 17,172 | 7.16% |
Things to know
What percentage of Santa Ana, CA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 77.02% of Santa Ana population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Santa Ana, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 221,498 (92.36% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Santa Ana, CA have?
Santa Ana, CA has 3,350 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 1.08% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Santa Ana is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Santa Ana, CA?
With 77.02% of the total population, Hispanic and Latino Americans are the largest ethnic minority in Santa Ana.
That being said, with a 25.33% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in Santa Ana.
What is the majority race in Santa Ana, CA?
With a population of 148,017 (47.54% of the total population), Some other races are the largest racial majority in Santa Ana.
Whites are second largest race in Santa Ana, with 25.33% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates