Pepperdine University, CA Demographics

A map of Pepperdine University's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,303	1,626	42.2%	59.2%
Asian	705	660	22.8%	24.0%
Hispanic	525	136	17.0%	5.0%
Black	336	223	10.9%	8.1%
Multiracial	207	26	6.7%	0.9%
Native American/Other	11	76	0.4%	2.8%

Pepperdine University, California has an estimated population of 3,087, a large increase from the 2,747 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 42.2% White, 22.8% Asian, 17.0% Hispanic, 10.9% Black, 6.7% Multiracial, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Pepperdine University, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Pepperdine University has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Pepperdine University, that probability was 58.2% in 2020 and 72.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Pepperdine University is ranked the 788th 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). Pepperdine University was ranked the 827th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Pepperdine University's White Population

1,303 residents of Pepperdine University, or 42.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Pepperdine University is higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Pepperdine University ranks 782nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pepperdine University's White population has declined by an estimated 19.9%. White residents' share of Pepperdine University's population has decreased from 59.2% to 42.2%.

Pepperdine University is less White than neighboring Malibu (78.1% White), Calabasas (69.8% White), Topanga (68.5% White), Agoura Hills (68.2% White), and Hidden Hills (86.3% White).

Pepperdine University's Black Population

336 residents of Pepperdine University, or 10.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Pepperdine University is higher than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Pepperdine University ranks 110th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pepperdine University's Black population has grown by an estimated 50.7%. Black residents' share of Pepperdine University's population has increased from 8.1% to 10.9%.

Pepperdine University is more Black than neighboring Malibu (0.8% Black), Calabasas (2.6% Black), Topanga (1.3% Black), Agoura Hills (0.8% Black), and Hidden Hills (1.1% Black).

Pepperdine University's Asian Population

705 residents of Pepperdine University, or 22.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Pepperdine University is higher than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Pepperdine University ranks 105th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pepperdine University's Asian population has grown by an estimated 6.8%. Asian residents' share of Pepperdine University's population has decreased from 24.0% to 22.8%.

Pepperdine University is more Asian than neighboring Malibu (2.9% Asian), Calabasas (11.3% Asian), Topanga (11.7% Asian), Agoura Hills (7.1% Asian), and Hidden Hills (1.5% Asian).

Pepperdine University's Hispanic Population

525 residents of Pepperdine University, or 17.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Pepperdine University is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Pepperdine University ranks 1536th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pepperdine University's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 286.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Pepperdine University's population has increased from 5.0% to 17.0%.

Pepperdine University is more Hispanic than neighboring Malibu (9.7% Hispanic), Calabasas (10.2% Hispanic), Topanga (7.5% Hispanic), Agoura Hills (15.6% Hispanic), and Hidden Hills (4.6% Hispanic).

Pepperdine University's Native American/Other Population

11 residents of Pepperdine University, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Pepperdine University is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Pepperdine University ranks 261st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pepperdine University's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 85.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Pepperdine University's population has decreased from 2.8% to 0.4%.

Pepperdine University is less Native American/Other than neighboring Malibu (1.9% Native American/Other), Calabasas (0.7% Native American/Other), Topanga (5.2% Native American/Other), Agoura Hills (1.6% Native American/Other), and Hidden Hills (1.7% Native American/Other).

Pepperdine University's Multiracial Population

207 residents of Pepperdine University, or 6.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Pepperdine University is slightly higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Pepperdine University ranks 1475th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pepperdine University's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 696.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Pepperdine University's population has increased from 0.9% to 6.7%.

Pepperdine University is more Multiracial than neighboring Calabasas (5.5% Multiracial), Topanga (5.8% Multiracial), Agoura Hills (6.6% Multiracial), and Hidden Hills (4.8% 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.