Cypress, CA Demographics

A map of Cypress's Population by Race

Cypress, California has an estimated population of 49,498, a slight decrease from the 50,151 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 38.1% Asian, 31.5% White, 21.5% Hispanic, 5.4% Multiracial, 2.9% Black, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Cypress, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Cypress is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is slightly more diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Cypress, that probability was 70.5% in 2020 and 70.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Cypress is ranked the 190th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Cypress was ranked the 189th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Cypress's White Population

15,588 residents of Cypress, or 31.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Cypress is slightly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Cypress ranks 1149th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cypress's White population has declined by an estimated 4.7%. White residents' share of Cypress's population has decreased from 32.6% to 31.5%.

Cypress is more White than neighboring La Palma (20.7% White), Hawaiian Gardens (6.7% White), and Stanton (14.3% White). Cypress is less White than neighboring Los Alamitos (42.2% White), and Rossmoor (66.4% White).

Cypress's Black Population

1,460 residents of Cypress, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Cypress is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Cypress ranks 318th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cypress's Black population has declined by an estimated 4.1%. Black residents' share of Cypress's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.9%.

Cypress is more Black than neighboring Los Alamitos (2.4% Black), Stanton (1.4% Black), and Rossmoor (2.7% Black). Cypress is less Black than neighboring La Palma (3.2% Black), and Hawaiian Gardens (3.8% Black).

Cypress's Asian Population

18,867 residents of Cypress, or 38.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Cypress is significantly higher than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Cypress ranks 51st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cypress's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Cypress's population has increased from 37.4% to 38.1%.

Cypress is more Asian than neighboring Los Alamitos (17.1% Asian), Hawaiian Gardens (12.5% Asian), Stanton (26.7% Asian), and Rossmoor (9.8% Asian). Cypress is less Asian than neighboring La Palma (54.1% Asian).

Cypress's Hispanic Population

10,634 residents of Cypress, or 21.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Cypress is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Cypress ranks 831st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cypress's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Cypress's population has remained roughly unchanged at 21.5%.

Cypress is more Hispanic than neighboring La Palma (16.5% Hispanic), and Rossmoor (14.6% Hispanic). Cypress is less Hispanic than neighboring Los Alamitos (31.3% Hispanic), Hawaiian Gardens (75.6% Hispanic), and Stanton (52.7% Hispanic).

Cypress's Native American/Other Population

298 residents of Cypress, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Cypress is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Cypress ranks 937th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cypress's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 44.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Cypress's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.6%.

Cypress is less Native American/Other than neighboring Los Alamitos (1.1% Native American/Other), Hawaiian Gardens (1.1% Native American/Other), Stanton (2.4% Native American/Other), and Rossmoor (1.1% Native American/Other).

Cypress's Multiracial Population

2,651 residents of Cypress, or 5.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Cypress is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Cypress ranks 824th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cypress's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 15.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Cypress's population has increased from 4.6% to 5.4%.

Cypress is more Multiracial than neighboring La Palma (4.9% Multiracial), Hawaiian Gardens (0.3% Multiracial), and Stanton (2.5% Multiracial). Cypress is less Multiracial than neighboring Los Alamitos (5.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.