San Manuel, AZ Demographics

A map of San Manuel's Population by Race

San Manuel, Arizona has an estimated population of 3,491, a large increase from the 3,114 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 55.1% White, 39.4% Hispanic, 5.5% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of San Manuel, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

San Manuel has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Arizona overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In San Manuel, that probability was 54.9% in 2020 and 53.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

San Manuel is ranked the 116th most populous place in Arizona, out of 467 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 Manuel was ranked the 122nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

San Manuel's White Population

1,923 residents of San Manuel, or 55.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in San Manuel is slightly higher than in Arizona overall, where 52.6% of the population is White. San Manuel ranks 272nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Manuel's White population has grown by an estimated 33.4%. White residents' share of San Manuel's population has increased from 46.3% to 55.1%.

San Manuel is more White than neighboring Campo Bonito (0% White), Mammoth (23.5% White), Summerhaven (0% White), and Willow Canyon (0% White). San Manuel is less White than neighboring Oracle (57.9% White).

San Manuel's Black Population

1 residents of San Manuel, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in San Manuel is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Black. San Manuel ranks 218th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Manuel's Black population has declined by an estimated 91.7%. Black residents' share of San Manuel's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

San Manuel's Asian Population

0 residents of San Manuel, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in San Manuel is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 3.5% of the population is Asian. San Manuel ranks 236th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Manuel's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of San Manuel's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

San Manuel's Hispanic Population

1,376 residents of San Manuel, or 39.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in San Manuel is higher than in Arizona overall, where 31.4% of the population is Hispanic. San Manuel ranks 52nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Manuel's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 8.9%. Hispanic residents' share of San Manuel's population has decreased from 48.5% to 39.4%.

San Manuel is more Hispanic than neighboring Campo Bonito (0% Hispanic), Oracle (38.2% Hispanic), Summerhaven (0% Hispanic), and Willow Canyon (0% Hispanic). San Manuel is less Hispanic than neighboring Mammoth (74.4% Hispanic).

San Manuel's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of San Manuel, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in San Manuel is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 3.8% of the population is Native American/Other. San Manuel ranks 269th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Manuel's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of San Manuel's population has decreased from 1.7% to 0.0%.

San Manuel is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mammoth (0.8% Native American/Other).

San Manuel's Multiracial Population

191 residents of San Manuel, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in San Manuel is comparable to the share in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. San Manuel ranks 253rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Manuel's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 122.1%. Multiracial residents' share of San Manuel's population has increased from 2.8% to 5.5%.

San Manuel is more Multiracial than neighboring Campo Bonito (0% Multiracial), Mammoth (1.3% Multiracial), Oracle (3.9% Multiracial), Summerhaven (0% Multiracial), and Willow Canyon (0% 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.