San Diego, CA Demographics
A map of San Diego's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 565,128 | 40.7% |
Hispanic | 411,286 | 29.7% |
Asian | 243,438 | 17.6% |
Black | 77,542 | 5.6% |
Multiracial | 73,243 | 5.3% |
Native American/Other | 16,295 | 1.2% |
San Diego, California had a population of 1,386,932 in 2020. It was 40.7% White, 5.6% Black, 17.6% Asian, 29.7% Hispanic, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 5.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of San Diego, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,611 places in California, San Diego is the 2nd most populous. 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).
San Diego's White Population
565,128 residents of San Diego identify as White, or 40.7%. This makes the White share of the population of San Diego slightly larger than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, San Diego is ranked #1058 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
San Diego is more White than neighboring Lemon Grove (27.1% White), National City (8% White), and La Presa (21.4% White). San Diego is less White than neighboring La Mesa (53.4% White), and Santee (62.9% White).
San Diego's Black Population
77,542 residents of San Diego identify as Black, or 5.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of San Diego roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, San Diego is ranked #180 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
San Diego is more Black than neighboring Santee (2.1% Black), and National City (3.6% Black). San Diego is less Black than neighboring La Mesa (6.5% Black), Lemon Grove (11.5% Black), and La Presa (10.8% Black).
San Diego's Asian Population
243,438 residents of San Diego identify as Asian, or 17.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of San Diego roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, San Diego is ranked #161 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
San Diego is more Asian than neighboring La Mesa (6.4% Asian), Lemon Grove (8.5% Asian), Santee (5.8% Asian), and La Presa (9.9% Asian). San Diego is less Asian than neighboring National City (19.2% Asian).
San Diego's Hispanic Population
411,286 residents of San Diego identify as Hispanic, or 29.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of San Diego slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, San Diego is ranked #655 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
San Diego is more Hispanic than neighboring La Mesa (25.7% Hispanic), and Santee (20.9% Hispanic). San Diego is less Hispanic than neighboring Lemon Grove (46.5% Hispanic), National City (66% Hispanic), and La Presa (51.4% Hispanic).
San Diego's Native American/Other Population
16,295 residents of San Diego identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of San Diego roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of California (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,611 places in California, San Diego is ranked #790 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
San Diego is more Native American/Other than neighboring National City (1% Native American/Other). San Diego is less Native American/Other than neighboring La Mesa (1.4% Native American/Other), Lemon Grove (1.7% Native American/Other), Santee (1.5% Native American/Other), and La Presa (1.5% Native American/Other).
San Diego's Multiracial Population
73,243 residents of San Diego identify as Multiracial, or 5.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of San Diego roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, San Diego is ranked #638 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
San Diego is more Multiracial than neighboring Lemon Grove (4.7% Multiracial), National City (2.2% Multiracial), and La Presa (5% Multiracial). San Diego is less Multiracial than neighboring La Mesa (6.6% Multiracial), and Santee (6.8% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.