Vernon, CA population by race
The table below shows Vernon's population by race.
Race | Population | % of Total Population |
---|---|---|
White | 121 | 36.89% |
Black or African American | 10 | 3.05% |
American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
Asian | 3 | 0.91% |
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
Some other race | 183 | 55.79% |
Two or more races (multiracial) | 11 | 3.35% |
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Vernon 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; Vernon has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Vernon's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Vernon population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 36.89% are White, 3.05% are Black or African American, 0.91% are Asian, 55.79% are some other race and 3.35% are multiracial.
Vernon'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 some other race population in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Vernon is some other race with a population of 183 (55.79% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races, is 11 (3.35% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Vernon, CA
By ethnicity, 296 (90.24% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 32 (9.76% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Vernon, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 19 (59.38% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
Vernon 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 | 19 | 59.38% |
Black or African American alone | 10 | 31.25% |
American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
Asian alone | 3 | 9.38% |
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
Two or more races (multiracial) | 0 | 0.00% |
Among the Hispanic population in Vernon, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 224 (75.68% of the total Hispanic population).
VerNon-Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
---|---|---|
Mexican | 224 | 75.68% |
Puerto Rican | 5 | 1.69% |
Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
Other Hispanic or Latino | 67 | 22.64% |
Things to know
What percentage of Vernon, CA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 90.24% of Vernon population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Vernon, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 224 (75.68% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Vernon, CA have?
Vernon, CA has 1 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 3.05% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Vernon is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Vernon, CA?
With 9.76% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Vernon.
That being said, with a 3.05% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Vernon.
What is the majority race in Vernon, CA?
With a population of 183 (55.79% of the total population), some other races are the largest racial majority in Vernon.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Vernon, with 3.05% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates