San Jacinto, CA Demographics

A map of San Jacinto's Population by Race

San Jacinto, California has an estimated population of 55,180, a slight increase from the 53,898 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 64.4% Hispanic, 20.7% White, 5.1% Multiracial, 5.0% Black, 2.7% Asian, and 2.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of San Jacinto, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

San Jacinto has become less 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 San Jacinto, that probability was 56.5% in 2020 and 53.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

San Jacinto is ranked the 168th 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). San Jacinto was ranked the 174th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

San Jacinto's White Population

11,438 residents of San Jacinto, or 20.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in San Jacinto is considerably lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. San Jacinto ranks 1272nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Jacinto's White population has declined by an estimated 6.1%. White residents' share of San Jacinto's population has decreased from 22.6% to 20.7%.

San Jacinto is more White than neighboring Green Acres (17% White). San Jacinto is less White than neighboring Hemet (32.7% White), East Hemet (35.4% White), Beaumont (33.8% White), and Valle Vista (41.8% White).

San Jacinto's Black Population

2,758 residents of San Jacinto, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in San Jacinto is comparable to the share in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. San Jacinto ranks 106th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Jacinto's Black population has declined by an estimated 38.1%. Black residents' share of San Jacinto's population has decreased from 8.3% to 5.0%.

San Jacinto is more Black than neighboring East Hemet (3% Black), Green Acres (1.2% Black), and Valle Vista (4.6% Black). San Jacinto is less Black than neighboring Hemet (9.8% Black), and Beaumont (8.1% Black).

San Jacinto's Asian Population

1,499 residents of San Jacinto, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in San Jacinto is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. San Jacinto ranks 646th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Jacinto's Asian population has declined by an estimated 11.1%. Asian residents' share of San Jacinto's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.7%.

San Jacinto is more Asian than neighboring East Hemet (1.8% Asian), and Valle Vista (1.1% Asian). San Jacinto is less Asian than neighboring Hemet (3.4% Asian), Green Acres (7.3% Asian), and Beaumont (6.8% Asian).

San Jacinto's Hispanic Population

35,523 residents of San Jacinto, or 64.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in San Jacinto is significantly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. San Jacinto ranks 308th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Jacinto's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 7.6%. Hispanic residents' share of San Jacinto's population has increased from 61.3% to 64.4%.

San Jacinto is more Hispanic than neighboring Hemet (48.2% Hispanic), East Hemet (54.8% Hispanic), Beaumont (46.8% Hispanic), and Valle Vista (49.2% Hispanic). San Jacinto is less Hispanic than neighboring Green Acres (71.2% Hispanic).

San Jacinto's Native American/Other Population

1,150 residents of San Jacinto, or 2.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in San Jacinto is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. San Jacinto ranks 505th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Jacinto's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 24.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of San Jacinto's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.1%.

San Jacinto is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hemet (1.4% Native American/Other), East Hemet (0.8% Native American/Other), Beaumont (1% Native American/Other), and Valle Vista (1% Native American/Other). San Jacinto is less Native American/Other than neighboring Green Acres (3.3% Native American/Other).

San Jacinto's Multiracial Population

2,812 residents of San Jacinto, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in San Jacinto is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. San Jacinto ranks 1178th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Jacinto's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 71.8%. Multiracial residents' share of San Jacinto's population has increased from 3.0% to 5.1%.

San Jacinto is more Multiracial than neighboring Hemet (4.5% Multiracial), East Hemet (4.2% Multiracial), Green Acres (0% Multiracial), Beaumont (3.5% Multiracial), and Valle Vista (2.2% 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.