Emeryville, CA Demographics

A map of Emeryville's Population by Race

Emeryville, California has an estimated population of 13,081, a slight increase from the 12,905 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 31.4% Asian, 31.0% White, 19.2% Black, 11.6% Hispanic, 4.3% Multiracial, and 2.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Emeryville, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Emeryville has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably 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 Emeryville, that probability was 74.3% in 2020 and 75.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Emeryville is ranked the 429th 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). Emeryville was ranked the 437th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Emeryville's White Population

4,053 residents of Emeryville, or 31.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Emeryville is slightly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Emeryville ranks 1112th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Emeryville's White population has declined by an estimated 11.2%. White residents' share of Emeryville's population has decreased from 35.4% to 31.0%.

Emeryville is less White than neighboring Berkeley (49.9% White), Albany (43% White), Piedmont (67.1% White), Kensington (67.2% White), and El Cerrito (44.1% White).

Emeryville's Black Population

2,509 residents of Emeryville, or 19.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Emeryville is considerably higher than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Emeryville ranks 32nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Emeryville's Black population has grown by an estimated 27.5%. Black residents' share of Emeryville's population has increased from 15.2% to 19.2%.

Emeryville is more Black than neighboring Berkeley (7.7% Black), Albany (3.4% Black), Piedmont (0.8% Black), Kensington (2.4% Black), and El Cerrito (5.2% Black).

Emeryville's Asian Population

4,105 residents of Emeryville, or 31.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Emeryville is significantly higher than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Emeryville ranks 76th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Emeryville's Asian population has grown by an estimated 4.8%. Asian residents' share of Emeryville's population has increased from 30.4% to 31.4%.

Emeryville is more Asian than neighboring Berkeley (20.4% Asian), Albany (31.2% Asian), Piedmont (20% Asian), Kensington (11.3% Asian), and El Cerrito (28.3% Asian).

Emeryville's Hispanic Population

1,512 residents of Emeryville, or 11.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Emeryville is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Emeryville ranks 1207th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Emeryville's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 5.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Emeryville's population has increased from 11.1% to 11.6%.

Emeryville is more Hispanic than neighboring Piedmont (3.8% Hispanic), and Kensington (6% Hispanic). Emeryville is less Hispanic than neighboring Berkeley (12.8% Hispanic), Albany (12.2% Hispanic), and El Cerrito (14.8% Hispanic).

Emeryville's Native American/Other Population

341 residents of Emeryville, or 2.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Emeryville is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Emeryville ranks 652nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Emeryville's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 81.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Emeryville's population has increased from 1.5% to 2.6%.

Emeryville is more Native American/Other than neighboring Berkeley (1.3% Native American/Other), Albany (1.5% Native American/Other), Piedmont (0.7% Native American/Other), Kensington (0.9% Native American/Other), and El Cerrito (0.8% Native American/Other).

Emeryville's Multiracial Population

561 residents of Emeryville, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Emeryville is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Emeryville ranks 371st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Emeryville's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 32.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Emeryville's population has decreased from 6.4% to 4.3%.

Emeryville is less Multiracial than neighboring Berkeley (8% Multiracial), Albany (8.8% Multiracial), Piedmont (7.6% Multiracial), Kensington (12.2% Multiracial), and El Cerrito (6.8% 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.