Morgan Hill, CA Demographics

A map of Morgan Hill's Population by Race

Morgan Hill, California has an estimated population of 45,425, a less than 1% change from the 45,483 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 37.3% White, 35.9% Hispanic, 17.1% Asian, 6.2% Multiracial, 2.8% Black, and 0.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Morgan Hill, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Morgan Hill has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is about as diverse as California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Morgan Hill, that probability was 67.3% in 2020 and 69.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Morgan Hill is ranked the 204th 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). Morgan Hill was ranked the 204th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Morgan Hill's White Population

16,937 residents of Morgan Hill, or 37.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Morgan Hill is slightly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Morgan Hill ranks 1022nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Morgan Hill's White population has declined by an estimated 15.3%. White residents' share of Morgan Hill's population has decreased from 44.0% to 37.3%.

Morgan Hill is more White than neighboring Gilroy (24.3% White), and Interlaken (15.4% White). Morgan Hill is less White than neighboring San Martin (44.5% White), Corralitos (57.4% White), and Amesti (44% White).

Morgan Hill's Black Population

1,289 residents of Morgan Hill, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Morgan Hill is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Morgan Hill ranks 437th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Morgan Hill's Black population has grown by an estimated 40.6%. Black residents' share of Morgan Hill's population has increased from 2.0% to 2.8%.

Morgan Hill is more Black than neighboring Gilroy (1.8% Black), Corralitos (0% Black), Interlaken (0.4% Black), and Amesti (0% Black). Morgan Hill is less Black than neighboring San Martin (3.5% Black).

Morgan Hill's Asian Population

7,755 residents of Morgan Hill, or 17.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Morgan Hill is comparable to the share in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Morgan Hill ranks 195th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Morgan Hill's Asian population has grown by an estimated 18.5%. Asian residents' share of Morgan Hill's population has increased from 14.4% to 17.1%.

Morgan Hill is more Asian than neighboring San Martin (6.2% Asian), Gilroy (9.3% Asian), Corralitos (0% Asian), Interlaken (0.9% Asian), and Amesti (0.2% Asian).

Morgan Hill's Hispanic Population

16,304 residents of Morgan Hill, or 35.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Morgan Hill is slightly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Morgan Hill ranks 590th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Morgan Hill's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 8.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Morgan Hill's population has increased from 33.1% to 35.9%.

Morgan Hill is less Hispanic than neighboring San Martin (42.6% Hispanic), Gilroy (58.9% Hispanic), Corralitos (39.1% Hispanic), Interlaken (82.2% Hispanic), and Amesti (51.9% Hispanic).

Morgan Hill's Native American/Other Population

331 residents of Morgan Hill, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Morgan Hill is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Morgan Hill ranks 841st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Morgan Hill's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 38.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Morgan Hill's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.7%.

Morgan Hill is more Native American/Other than neighboring San Martin (0.2% Native American/Other), Corralitos (0% Native American/Other), Interlaken (0.2% Native American/Other), and Amesti (0% Native American/Other). Morgan Hill is less Native American/Other than neighboring Gilroy (1.2% Native American/Other).

Morgan Hill's Multiracial Population

2,809 residents of Morgan Hill, or 6.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Morgan Hill is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Morgan Hill ranks 633rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Morgan Hill's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 14.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Morgan Hill's population has increased from 5.4% to 6.2%.

Morgan Hill is more Multiracial than neighboring San Martin (3% Multiracial), Gilroy (4.5% Multiracial), Corralitos (3.5% Multiracial), Interlaken (0.9% Multiracial), and Amesti (3.9% 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.