San Ramon, CA Demographics
A map of San Ramon's Population by Race
San Ramon, California has an estimated population of 85,993, a slight increase from the 84,605 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 49.5% Asian, 32.9% White, 7.5% Hispanic, 5.8% Multiracial, 3.3% Black, and 1.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of San Ramon, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
San Ramon has become slightly more 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 Ramon, that probability was 62.8% in 2020 and 63.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.
San Ramon is ranked the 99th 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 Ramon was ranked the 101st most populous place in the 2020 Census.
San Ramon's White Population
28,324 residents of San Ramon, or 32.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in San Ramon is comparable to the share in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. San Ramon ranks 1154th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, San Ramon's White population has grown by an estimated 4.4%. White residents' share of San Ramon's population has increased from 32.1% to 32.9%.
San Ramon is more White than neighboring Norris Canyon (15.1% White), Camino Tassajara (27% White), and Dublin (23.8% White). San Ramon is less White than neighboring Danville (62.1% White), and Blackhawk (59.9% White).
San Ramon's Black Population
2,806 residents of San Ramon, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in San Ramon is comparable to the share in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. San Ramon ranks 363rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, San Ramon's Black population has grown by an estimated 32.8%. Black residents' share of San Ramon's population has increased from 2.5% to 3.3%.
San Ramon is more Black than neighboring Norris Canyon (0% Black), Camino Tassajara (3.2% Black), and Danville (0.5% Black). San Ramon is less Black than neighboring Blackhawk (5.9% Black), and Dublin (4.1% Black).
San Ramon's Asian Population
42,573 residents of San Ramon, or 49.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in San Ramon is significantly higher than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. San Ramon ranks 30th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, San Ramon's Asian population has declined by an estimated 1.1%. Asian residents' share of San Ramon's population has decreased from 50.9% to 49.5%.
San Ramon is more Asian than neighboring Danville (21.2% Asian), and Blackhawk (22.7% Asian). San Ramon is less Asian than neighboring Norris Canyon (61.5% Asian), Camino Tassajara (62.7% Asian), and Dublin (55% Asian).
San Ramon's Hispanic Population
6,414 residents of San Ramon, or 7.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in San Ramon is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. San Ramon ranks 1346th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, San Ramon's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 9.7%. Hispanic residents' share of San Ramon's population has decreased from 8.4% to 7.5%.
San Ramon is more Hispanic than neighboring Norris Canyon (0% Hispanic), Camino Tassajara (2.9% Hispanic), and Blackhawk (6.9% Hispanic). San Ramon is less Hispanic than neighboring Danville (9.5% Hispanic), and Dublin (10.5% Hispanic).
San Ramon's Native American/Other Population
895 residents of San Ramon, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in San Ramon is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. San Ramon ranks 1187th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, San Ramon's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 27.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of San Ramon's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.
San Ramon is more Native American/Other than neighboring Norris Canyon (0% Native American/Other), Camino Tassajara (0.2% Native American/Other), Danville (0.2% Native American/Other), Blackhawk (0.7% Native American/Other), and Dublin (0.9% Native American/Other).
San Ramon's Multiracial Population
4,981 residents of San Ramon, or 5.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in San Ramon is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. San Ramon ranks 646th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, San Ramon's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 10.8%. Multiracial residents' share of San Ramon's population has increased from 5.3% to 5.8%.
San Ramon is more Multiracial than neighboring Camino Tassajara (4.1% Multiracial), Blackhawk (3.8% Multiracial), and Dublin (5.7% Multiracial). San Ramon is less Multiracial than neighboring Norris Canyon (23.4% Multiracial), and Danville (6.6% 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.