El Segundo, CA Demographics

A map of El Segundo's Population by Race

El Segundo, California has an estimated population of 16,769, a slight decrease from the 17,272 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 56.9% White, 19.9% Hispanic, 11.3% Asian, 8.9% Multiracial, 2.9% Black, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of El Segundo, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

El Segundo has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less 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 El Segundo, that probability was 57.4% in 2020 and 61.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

El Segundo is ranked the 387th 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). El Segundo was ranked the 377th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

El Segundo's White Population

9,538 residents of El Segundo, or 56.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in El Segundo is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. El Segundo ranks 747th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, El Segundo's White population has declined by an estimated 10.3%. White residents' share of El Segundo's population has decreased from 61.6% to 56.9%.

El Segundo is more White than neighboring Del Aire (28.5% White), and Redondo Beach (54.6% White). El Segundo is less White than neighboring Manhattan Beach (71.1% White), Hermosa Beach (70.1% White), and Marina del Rey (60.9% White).

El Segundo's Black Population

484 residents of El Segundo, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in El Segundo is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. El Segundo ranks 393rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, El Segundo's Black population has grown by an estimated 22.8%. Black residents' share of El Segundo's population has increased from 2.3% to 2.9%.

El Segundo is more Black than neighboring Manhattan Beach (0.8% Black), Hermosa Beach (0.9% Black), and Redondo Beach (2.7% Black). El Segundo is less Black than neighboring Del Aire (6.6% Black), and Marina del Rey (8.2% Black).

El Segundo's Asian Population

1,891 residents of El Segundo, or 11.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in El Segundo is slightly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. El Segundo ranks 294th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, El Segundo's Asian population has grown by an estimated 4.8%. Asian residents' share of El Segundo's population has increased from 10.4% to 11.3%.

El Segundo is more Asian than neighboring Hermosa Beach (7.2% Asian), and Marina del Rey (6.2% Asian). El Segundo is less Asian than neighboring Manhattan Beach (13.3% Asian), Del Aire (14.5% Asian), and Redondo Beach (17.4% Asian).

El Segundo's Hispanic Population

3,334 residents of El Segundo, or 19.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in El Segundo is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. El Segundo ranks 957th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, El Segundo's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 12.0%. Hispanic residents' share of El Segundo's population has increased from 17.2% to 19.9%.

El Segundo is more Hispanic than neighboring Manhattan Beach (7.7% Hispanic), Hermosa Beach (11.9% Hispanic), Marina del Rey (11.2% Hispanic), and Redondo Beach (15.2% Hispanic). El Segundo is less Hispanic than neighboring Del Aire (43.7% Hispanic).

El Segundo's Native American/Other Population

25 residents of El Segundo, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in El Segundo is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. El Segundo ranks 894th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, El Segundo's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 87.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of El Segundo's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.1%.

El Segundo is less Native American/Other than neighboring Manhattan Beach (0.9% Native American/Other), Hermosa Beach (0.4% Native American/Other), Marina del Rey (3.3% Native American/Other), and Redondo Beach (1.3% Native American/Other).

El Segundo's Multiracial Population

1,497 residents of El Segundo, or 8.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in El Segundo is slightly higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. El Segundo ranks 215th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, El Segundo's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 18.1%. Multiracial residents' share of El Segundo's population has increased from 7.3% to 8.9%.

El Segundo is more Multiracial than neighboring Manhattan Beach (6.2% Multiracial), and Del Aire (6.6% Multiracial). El Segundo is less Multiracial than neighboring Hermosa Beach (9.4% Multiracial), and Marina del Rey (10.1% 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.