Vallejo, CA Demographics

A map of Vallejo's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	36,977	35,835	29.8%	28.4%
Asian	28,197	29,152	22.7%	23.1%
White	25,520	26,440	20.5%	21.0%
Black	21,053	24,446	16.9%	19.4%
Multiracial	9,222	7,494	7.4%	5.9%
Native American/Other	3,299	2,723	2.7%	2.2%

Vallejo, California has an estimated population of 124,268, a slight decrease from the 126,090 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 29.8% Hispanic, 22.7% Asian, 20.5% White, 16.9% Black, 7.4% Multiracial, and 2.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Vallejo, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Vallejo is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably 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 Vallejo, that probability was 78.0% in 2020 and 78.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Vallejo is ranked the 50th 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). Vallejo was ranked the 49th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Vallejo's White Population

25,520 residents of Vallejo, or 20.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Vallejo is considerably lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Vallejo ranks 1289th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vallejo's White population has declined by an estimated 3.5%. White residents' share of Vallejo's population has decreased from 21.0% to 20.5%.

Vallejo is more White than neighboring Hercules (14.4% White). Vallejo is less White than neighboring Crockett (58.7% White), Rodeo (23.7% White), and Port Costa (90.2% White).

Vallejo's Black Population

21,053 residents of Vallejo, or 16.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Vallejo is considerably higher than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Vallejo ranks 18th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vallejo's Black population has declined by an estimated 13.9%. Black residents' share of Vallejo's population has decreased from 19.4% to 16.9%.

Vallejo is more Black than neighboring Crockett (7.8% Black), Rodeo (14% Black), American Canyon (4.8% Black), and Port Costa (0% Black). Vallejo is less Black than neighboring Hercules (18.3% Black).

Vallejo's Asian Population

28,197 residents of Vallejo, or 22.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Vallejo is higher than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Vallejo ranks 111th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vallejo's Asian population has declined by an estimated 3.3%. Asian residents' share of Vallejo's population has remained roughly unchanged at 22.7%.

Vallejo is more Asian than neighboring Crockett (8.7% Asian), Rodeo (20.9% Asian), and Port Costa (0% Asian). Vallejo is less Asian than neighboring American Canyon (32.9% Asian), and Hercules (44.1% Asian).

Vallejo's Hispanic Population

36,977 residents of Vallejo, or 29.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Vallejo is considerably lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Vallejo ranks 689th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vallejo's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 3.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Vallejo's population has increased from 28.4% to 29.8%.

Vallejo is more Hispanic than neighboring Crockett (20% Hispanic), Hercules (14.5% Hispanic), and Port Costa (9.8% Hispanic). Vallejo is less Hispanic than neighboring Rodeo (31.8% Hispanic), and American Canyon (32.1% Hispanic).

Vallejo's Native American/Other Population

3,299 residents of Vallejo, or 2.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Vallejo is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Vallejo ranks 370th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vallejo's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 21.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Vallejo's population has increased from 2.2% to 2.7%.

Vallejo is more Native American/Other than neighboring Crockett (0% Native American/Other), American Canyon (2.1% Native American/Other), Hercules (1.7% Native American/Other), and Port Costa (0% Native American/Other). Vallejo is less Native American/Other than neighboring Rodeo (2.9% Native American/Other).

Vallejo's Multiracial Population

9,222 residents of Vallejo, or 7.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Vallejo is slightly higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Vallejo ranks 488th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vallejo's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 23.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Vallejo's population has increased from 5.9% to 7.4%.

Vallejo is more Multiracial than neighboring Crockett (4.8% Multiracial), Rodeo (6.8% Multiracial), Hercules (7.1% Multiracial), and Port Costa (0% Multiracial). Vallejo is less Multiracial than neighboring American Canyon (7.6% 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.