Martinez, CA Demographics

A map of Martinez's Population by Race

Martinez, California had a population of 37,287 in 2020. It was 60.5% White, 3.5% Black, 10.0% Asian, 17.9% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 7.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Martinez, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,611 places in California, Martinez is the 229th 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).

Martinez's White Population

22,558 residents of Martinez identify as White, or 60.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Martinez considerably larger than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Martinez is ranked #762 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Martinez is more White than neighboring Mountain View (58.3% White), Vine Hill (45.2% White), Pacheco (47.7% White), and Pleasant Hill (59.9% White). Martinez is less White than neighboring Alhambra Valley (75.5% White).

Martinez's Black Population

1,314 residents of Martinez identify as Black, or 3.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Martinez roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Martinez is ranked #278 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Martinez is more Black than neighboring Mountain View (2.5% Black), Vine Hill (3.2% Black), Alhambra Valley (1.4% Black), Pacheco (1.8% Black), and Pleasant Hill (2.5% Black).

Martinez's Asian Population

3,746 residents of Martinez identify as Asian, or 10.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Martinez slightly less than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Martinez is ranked #304 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Martinez is more Asian than neighboring Mountain View (5.2% Asian), and Alhambra Valley (3.4% Asian). Martinez is less Asian than neighboring Vine Hill (10.9% Asian), Pacheco (11.2% Asian), and Pleasant Hill (15.1% Asian).

Martinez's Hispanic Population

6,670 residents of Martinez identify as Hispanic, or 17.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Martinez considerably less than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Martinez is ranked #932 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Martinez is more Hispanic than neighboring Alhambra Valley (12.4% Hispanic), and Pleasant Hill (14.3% Hispanic). Martinez is less Hispanic than neighboring Mountain View (25.5% Hispanic), Vine Hill (30.9% Hispanic), and Pacheco (31.8% Hispanic).

Martinez's Native American/Other Population

379 residents of Martinez 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 Martinez 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, Martinez is ranked #965 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Martinez is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mountain View (1.9% Native American/Other), Vine Hill (2.4% Native American/Other), Alhambra Valley (1.2% Native American/Other), Pacheco (1.2% Native American/Other), and Pleasant Hill (1.3% Native American/Other).

Martinez's Multiracial Population

2,620 residents of Martinez identify as Multiracial, or 7.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Martinez roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Martinez is ranked #263 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Martinez is more Multiracial than neighboring Mountain View (6.6% Multiracial), Alhambra Valley (6.1% Multiracial), Pacheco (6.3% Multiracial), and Pleasant Hill (6.9% Multiracial). Martinez is less Multiracial than neighboring Vine Hill (7.4% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.