La Mirada, CA Demographics
A map of La Mirada's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Hispanic | 20,652 | 43.0% |
White | 13,508 | 28.1% |
Asian | 10,820 | 22.5% |
Multiracial | 1,556 | 3.2% |
Black | 1,002 | 2.1% |
Native American/Other | 470 | 1.0% |
La Mirada, California had a population of 48,008 in 2020. It was 28.1% White, 2.1% Black, 22.5% Asian, 43.0% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 3.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of La Mirada, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,611 places in California, La Mirada is the 198th 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).
La Mirada's White Population
13,508 residents of La Mirada identify as White, or 28.1%. This makes the White share of the population of La Mirada slightly less than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, La Mirada is ranked #1204 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
La Mirada is more White than neighboring South Whittier (12.1% White), Buena Park (19.4% White), La Palma (21.3% White), and Santa Fe Springs (9.9% White). La Mirada is less White than neighboring East Whittier (30% White).
La Mirada's Black Population
1,002 residents of La Mirada identify as Black, or 2.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of La Mirada roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, La Mirada is ranked #415 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
La Mirada is more Black than neighboring East Whittier (1.7% Black), and South Whittier (1.1% Black). La Mirada is less Black than neighboring Buena Park (3% Black), La Palma (4.9% Black), and Santa Fe Springs (3.2% Black).
La Mirada's Asian Population
10,820 residents of La Mirada identify as Asian, or 22.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of La Mirada slightly larger than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, La Mirada is ranked #113 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
La Mirada is more Asian than neighboring East Whittier (7% Asian), South Whittier (4.6% Asian), and Santa Fe Springs (8.4% Asian). La Mirada is less Asian than neighboring Buena Park (32.7% Asian), and La Palma (50.3% Asian).
La Mirada's Hispanic Population
20,652 residents of La Mirada identify as Hispanic, or 43.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of La Mirada roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, La Mirada is ranked #454 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
La Mirada is more Hispanic than neighboring Buena Park (40.9% Hispanic), and La Palma (18.9% Hispanic). La Mirada is less Hispanic than neighboring East Whittier (57.1% Hispanic), South Whittier (79.9% Hispanic), and Santa Fe Springs (76.1% Hispanic).
La Mirada's Native American/Other Population
470 residents of La Mirada identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of La Mirada 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, La Mirada is ranked #965 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
La Mirada is more Native American/Other than neighboring South Whittier (0.8% Native American/Other), and Santa Fe Springs (0.8% Native American/Other). La Mirada is less Native American/Other than neighboring East Whittier (1.4% Native American/Other), and Buena Park (1.1% Native American/Other).
La Mirada's Multiracial Population
1,556 residents of La Mirada identify as Multiracial, or 3.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of La Mirada roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, La Mirada is ranked #1141 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
La Mirada is more Multiracial than neighboring East Whittier (2.8% Multiracial), South Whittier (1.4% Multiracial), Buena Park (2.9% Multiracial), and Santa Fe Springs (1.6% Multiracial). La Mirada is less Multiracial than neighboring La Palma (3.6% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.