National City, CA Demographics

A map of National City's Population by Race

National City, California has an estimated population of 58,893, an increase from the 56,173 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 63.5% Hispanic, 16.7% Asian, 10.6% White, 5.1% Black, 2.9% Multiracial, and 1.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of National City, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

National City 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 National City, that probability was 51.9% in 2020 and 55.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

National City is ranked the 162nd 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). National City was ranked the 167th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

National City's White Population

6,229 residents of National City, or 10.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in National City is significantly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. National City ranks 1478th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, National City's White population has grown by an estimated 39.4%. White residents' share of National City's population has increased from 8.0% to 10.6%.

National City is less White than neighboring Bonita (34.3% White), Coronado (67.8% White), Chula Vista (15.3% White), Lemon Grove (26.9% White), and Imperial Beach (32.6% White).

National City's Black Population

2,981 residents of National City, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in National City is comparable to the share in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. National City ranks 277th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, National City's Black population has grown by an estimated 49.3%. Black residents' share of National City's population has increased from 3.6% to 5.1%.

National City is more Black than neighboring Bonita (1.9% Black), Coronado (2.4% Black), Chula Vista (4.7% Black), and Imperial Beach (3.8% Black). National City is less Black than neighboring Lemon Grove (12% Black).

National City's Asian Population

9,862 residents of National City, or 16.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in National City is comparable to the share in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. National City ranks 146th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, National City's Asian population has declined by an estimated 8.8%. Asian residents' share of National City's population has decreased from 19.2% to 16.7%.

National City is more Asian than neighboring Bonita (12.1% Asian), Coronado (3.3% Asian), Chula Vista (14.2% Asian), Lemon Grove (10% Asian), and Imperial Beach (4.6% Asian).

National City's Hispanic Population

37,393 residents of National City, or 63.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in National City is significantly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. National City ranks 269th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, National City's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of National City's population has decreased from 66.0% to 63.5%.

National City is more Hispanic than neighboring Bonita (48.6% Hispanic), Coronado (20.2% Hispanic), Chula Vista (61.1% Hispanic), Lemon Grove (45.4% Hispanic), and Imperial Beach (53% Hispanic).

National City's Native American/Other Population

720 residents of National City, or 1.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in National City is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. National City ranks 1049th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, National City's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 31.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of National City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

National City is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bonita (0% Native American/Other), Chula Vista (0.9% Native American/Other), Lemon Grove (0.7% Native American/Other), and Imperial Beach (0.9% Native American/Other).

National City's Multiracial Population

1,708 residents of National City, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in National City is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. National City ranks 1290th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, National City's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 35.3%. Multiracial residents' share of National City's population has increased from 2.2% to 2.9%.

National City is less Multiracial than neighboring Bonita (3.1% Multiracial), Coronado (5.1% Multiracial), Chula Vista (3.9% Multiracial), Lemon Grove (5% Multiracial), and Imperial Beach (4.9% 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.