San Leandro, CA Demographics

A map of San Leandro's Population by Race

San Leandro, California has an estimated population of 87,826, a decrease from the 91,008 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 35.8% Asian, 29.3% Hispanic, 19.7% White, 9.5% Black, 4.2% Multiracial, and 1.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of San Leandro, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

San Leandro is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 San Leandro, that probability was 74.0% in 2020 and 73.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

San Leandro is ranked the 94th 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 Leandro was ranked the 89th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

San Leandro's White Population

17,283 residents of San Leandro, or 19.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in San Leandro is considerably lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. San Leandro ranks 1303rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Leandro's White population has declined by an estimated 3.3%. White residents' share of San Leandro's population has remained roughly unchanged at 19.7%.

San Leandro is more White than neighboring San Lorenzo (18.2% White), Ashland (11.1% White), Cherryland (18.8% White), and Hayward (12.7% White). San Leandro is less White than neighboring Oakland (27.8% White).

San Leandro's Black Population

8,358 residents of San Leandro, or 9.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in San Leandro is slightly higher than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. San Leandro ranks 66th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Leandro's Black population has declined by an estimated 13.9%. Black residents' share of San Leandro's population has decreased from 10.7% to 9.5%.

San Leandro is more Black than neighboring San Lorenzo (3.8% Black), Cherryland (7.5% Black), and Hayward (7.6% Black). San Leandro is less Black than neighboring Ashland (18.8% Black), and Oakland (19.7% Black).

San Leandro's Asian Population

31,421 residents of San Leandro, or 35.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in San Leandro is significantly higher than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. San Leandro ranks 53rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Leandro's Asian population has declined by an estimated 2.9%. Asian residents' share of San Leandro's population has remained roughly unchanged at 35.8%.

San Leandro is more Asian than neighboring San Lorenzo (31.3% Asian), Ashland (20.9% Asian), Cherryland (14.5% Asian), Oakland (15.7% Asian), and Hayward (30% Asian).

San Leandro's Hispanic Population

25,772 residents of San Leandro, or 29.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in San Leandro is considerably lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. San Leandro ranks 687th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Leandro's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of San Leandro's population has increased from 28.5% to 29.3%.

San Leandro is more Hispanic than neighboring Oakland (28.7% Hispanic). San Leandro is less Hispanic than neighboring San Lorenzo (42.1% Hispanic), Ashland (43.6% Hispanic), Cherryland (52.3% Hispanic), and Hayward (41.3% Hispanic).

San Leandro's Native American/Other Population

1,286 residents of San Leandro, or 1.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in San Leandro is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. San Leandro ranks 623rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Leandro's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 6.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of San Leandro's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.5%.

San Leandro is less Native American/Other than neighboring San Lorenzo (1.8% Native American/Other), Ashland (2.1% Native American/Other), Cherryland (2.6% Native American/Other), Oakland (1.6% Native American/Other), and Hayward (3.5% Native American/Other).

San Leandro's Multiracial Population

3,706 residents of San Leandro, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in San Leandro is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. San Leandro ranks 953rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Leandro's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of San Leandro's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.2%.

San Leandro is more Multiracial than neighboring San Lorenzo (2.8% Multiracial), and Ashland (3.5% Multiracial). San Leandro is less Multiracial than neighboring Oakland (6.6% Multiracial), and Hayward (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.