Irvine, CA Demographics
A map of Irvine's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Asian | 139,725 | 45.4% |
White | 106,056 | 34.5% |
Hispanic | 35,855 | 11.7% |
Multiracial | 16,972 | 5.5% |
Black | 6,646 | 2.2% |
Native American/Other | 2,416 | 0.8% |
Irvine, California had a population of 307,670 in 2020. It was 34.5% White, 2.2% Black, 45.4% Asian, 11.7% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 5.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Irvine, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,611 places in California, Irvine is the 14th 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).
Irvine's White Population
106,056 residents of Irvine identify as White, or 34.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Irvine roughly similar to the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Irvine is ranked #1124 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Irvine is more White than neighboring Tustin (28.5% White). Irvine is less White than neighboring Laguna Woods (69.2% White), North Tustin (64.1% White), Lake Forest (47.2% White), and Aliso Viejo (55.7% White).
Irvine's Black Population
6,646 residents of Irvine identify as Black, or 2.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Irvine roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Irvine is ranked #399 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Irvine is more Black than neighboring Tustin (2% Black), Laguna Woods (0.9% Black), North Tustin (0.6% Black), Lake Forest (1.5% Black), and Aliso Viejo (1.8% Black).
Irvine's Asian Population
139,725 residents of Irvine identify as Asian, or 45.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Irvine considerably larger than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Irvine is ranked #37 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Irvine is more Asian than neighboring Tustin (23.7% Asian), Laguna Woods (21.5% Asian), North Tustin (11.5% Asian), Lake Forest (19.4% Asian), and Aliso Viejo (16.3% Asian).
Irvine's Hispanic Population
35,855 residents of Irvine identify as Hispanic, or 11.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Irvine considerably less than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Irvine is ranked #1171 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Irvine is more Hispanic than neighboring Laguna Woods (5.3% Hispanic). Irvine is less Hispanic than neighboring Tustin (40.7% Hispanic), North Tustin (17.4% Hispanic), Lake Forest (25.6% Hispanic), and Aliso Viejo (18.9% Hispanic).
Irvine's Native American/Other Population
2,416 residents of Irvine identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Irvine 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, Irvine is ranked #1165 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Irvine is more Native American/Other than neighboring Laguna Woods (0.3% Native American/Other), and North Tustin (0.7% Native American/Other). Irvine is less Native American/Other than neighboring Tustin (0.9% Native American/Other), Lake Forest (0.9% Native American/Other), and Aliso Viejo (1% Native American/Other).
Irvine's Multiracial Population
16,972 residents of Irvine identify as Multiracial, or 5.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Irvine roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Irvine is ranked #588 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Irvine is more Multiracial than neighboring Tustin (4.1% Multiracial), and Laguna Woods (2.8% Multiracial). Irvine is less Multiracial than neighboring North Tustin (5.7% Multiracial), and Aliso Viejo (6.3% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.