Santa Rosa, CA Demographics
A map of Santa Rosa's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 90,527 | 50.8% |
Hispanic | 61,082 | 34.3% |
Asian | 10,659 | 6.0% |
Multiracial | 8,725 | 4.9% |
Black | 3,802 | 2.1% |
Native American/Other | 3,332 | 1.9% |
Santa Rosa, California had a population of 178,127 in 2020. It was 50.8% White, 2.1% Black, 6.0% Asian, 34.3% Hispanic, 1.9% Native American/Other, and 4.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Santa Rosa, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,611 places in California, Santa Rosa is the 25th 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).
Santa Rosa's White Population
90,527 residents of Santa Rosa identify as White, or 50.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Santa Rosa larger than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Santa Rosa is ranked #925 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Santa Rosa is more White than neighboring Fulton (50.1% White), and Sonoma State University (13.5% White). Santa Rosa is less White than neighboring Larkfield-Wikiup (61% White), Rohnert Park (54.5% White), and Cotati (64.2% White).
Santa Rosa's Black Population
3,802 residents of Santa Rosa identify as Black, or 2.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Santa Rosa roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Santa Rosa is ranked #415 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Santa Rosa is more Black than neighboring Larkfield-Wikiup (0.9% Black), Fulton (0.4% Black), and Cotati (1.4% Black). Santa Rosa is less Black than neighboring Sonoma State University (4% Black).
Santa Rosa's Asian Population
10,659 residents of Santa Rosa identify as Asian, or 6.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Santa Rosa slightly less than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Santa Rosa is ranked #420 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Santa Rosa is more Asian than neighboring Larkfield-Wikiup (3.6% Asian), Fulton (1.3% Asian), and Cotati (3.9% Asian). Santa Rosa is less Asian than neighboring Rohnert Park (6.2% Asian), and Sonoma State University (52.8% Asian).
Santa Rosa's Hispanic Population
61,082 residents of Santa Rosa identify as Hispanic, or 34.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Santa Rosa slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Santa Rosa is ranked #568 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Santa Rosa is more Hispanic than neighboring Larkfield-Wikiup (27.3% Hispanic), Rohnert Park (29.6% Hispanic), Sonoma State University (25.8% Hispanic), and Cotati (22.7% Hispanic). Santa Rosa is less Hispanic than neighboring Fulton (43.7% Hispanic).
Santa Rosa's Native American/Other Population
3,332 residents of Santa Rosa identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Santa Rosa 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, Santa Rosa is ranked #428 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Santa Rosa is more Native American/Other than neighboring Larkfield-Wikiup (1.8% Native American/Other), Fulton (1.3% Native American/Other), Rohnert Park (1.6% Native American/Other), and Cotati (1.6% Native American/Other). Santa Rosa is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sonoma State University (2.7% Native American/Other).
Santa Rosa's Multiracial Population
8,725 residents of Santa Rosa identify as Multiracial, or 4.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Santa Rosa roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Santa Rosa is ranked #734 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Santa Rosa is more Multiracial than neighboring Fulton (3.3% Multiracial), and Sonoma State University (1.3% Multiracial). Santa Rosa is less Multiracial than neighboring Larkfield-Wikiup (5.3% Multiracial), Rohnert Park (6% Multiracial), and Cotati (6.3% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.