Fullerton, CA Demographics
A map of Fullerton's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Hispanic | 54,225 | 37.8% |
White | 42,150 | 29.3% |
Asian | 37,913 | 26.4% |
Multiracial | 5,111 | 3.6% |
Black | 2,972 | 2.1% |
Native American/Other | 1,246 | 0.9% |
Fullerton, California had a population of 143,617 in 2020. It was 29.3% White, 2.1% Black, 26.4% Asian, 37.8% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 3.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Fullerton, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,611 places in California, Fullerton is the 41st 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).
Fullerton's White Population
42,150 residents of Fullerton identify as White, or 29.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Fullerton slightly less than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Fullerton is ranked #1187 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Fullerton is more White than neighboring La Habra (23.7% White). Fullerton is less White than neighboring Placentia (36.6% White), East Whittier (30% White), Brea (38.6% White), and La Habra Heights (42.6% White).
Fullerton's Black Population
2,972 residents of Fullerton identify as Black, or 2.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Fullerton roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Fullerton is ranked #415 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Fullerton is more Black than neighboring La Habra (1.7% Black), Placentia (1.8% Black), East Whittier (1.7% Black), Brea (1.7% Black), and La Habra Heights (0.7% Black).
Fullerton's Asian Population
37,913 residents of Fullerton identify as Asian, or 26.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Fullerton slightly larger than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Fullerton is ranked #96 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Fullerton is more Asian than neighboring La Habra (12.4% Asian), Placentia (19.2% Asian), East Whittier (7% Asian), and La Habra Heights (20.2% Asian). Fullerton is less Asian than neighboring Brea (27.6% Asian).
Fullerton's Hispanic Population
54,225 residents of Fullerton identify as Hispanic, or 37.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Fullerton roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Fullerton is ranked #511 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Fullerton is more Hispanic than neighboring Brea (27.4% Hispanic), and La Habra Heights (31.9% Hispanic). Fullerton is less Hispanic than neighboring La Habra (59.3% Hispanic), Placentia (38% Hispanic), and East Whittier (57.1% Hispanic).
Fullerton's Native American/Other Population
1,246 residents of Fullerton identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Fullerton 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, Fullerton is ranked #1072 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Fullerton is more Native American/Other than neighboring La Habra (0.7% Native American/Other), Placentia (0.8% Native American/Other), and Brea (0.8% Native American/Other). Fullerton is less Native American/Other than neighboring East Whittier (1.4% Native American/Other), and La Habra Heights (1% Native American/Other).
Fullerton's Multiracial Population
5,111 residents of Fullerton identify as Multiracial, or 3.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Fullerton roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Fullerton is ranked #1061 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Fullerton is more Multiracial than neighboring La Habra (2.2% Multiracial), and East Whittier (2.8% Multiracial). Fullerton is less Multiracial than neighboring Brea (3.9% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.