Moraga, CA Demographics

A map of Moraga's Population by Race

Moraga, California had a population of 16,870 in 2020. It was 61.9% White, 1.2% Black, 18.6% Asian, 9.8% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 7.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Moraga, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,611 places in California, Moraga is the 381st 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).

Moraga's White Population

10,440 residents of Moraga identify as White, or 61.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Moraga considerably larger than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Moraga is ranked #738 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Moraga is less White than neighboring Lafayette (70.7% White), Saranap (68.8% White), Orinda (67.1% White), Castle Hill (72.5% White), and Acalanes Ridge (71.4% White).

Moraga's Black Population

197 residents of Moraga identify as Black, or 1.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Moraga roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Moraga is ranked #631 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Moraga is more Black than neighboring Lafayette (0.7% Black), Orinda (1% Black), Castle Hill (0.7% Black), and Acalanes Ridge (0.7% Black). Moraga is less Black than neighboring Saranap (1.5% Black).

Moraga's Asian Population

3,143 residents of Moraga identify as Asian, or 18.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Moraga roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Moraga is ranked #152 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Moraga is more Asian than neighboring Lafayette (12.4% Asian), Saranap (10.9% Asian), Orinda (17.4% Asian), Castle Hill (11.6% Asian), and Acalanes Ridge (13.6% Asian).

Moraga's Hispanic Population

1,652 residents of Moraga identify as Hispanic, or 9.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Moraga considerably less than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Moraga is ranked #1280 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Moraga is more Hispanic than neighboring Lafayette (8.2% Hispanic), Orinda (6.6% Hispanic), Castle Hill (7.2% Hispanic), and Acalanes Ridge (8.3% Hispanic). Moraga is less Hispanic than neighboring Saranap (10.7% Hispanic).

Moraga's Native American/Other Population

122 residents of Moraga identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Moraga 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, Moraga is ranked #1268 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Moraga is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lafayette (0.8% Native American/Other), Saranap (1% Native American/Other), Orinda (0.8% Native American/Other), and Castle Hill (1.1% Native American/Other).

Moraga's Multiracial Population

1,316 residents of Moraga identify as Multiracial, or 7.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Moraga roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Moraga is ranked #142 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Moraga is more Multiracial than neighboring Lafayette (7.2% Multiracial), Saranap (7.1% Multiracial), Orinda (7.2% Multiracial), Castle Hill (7% Multiracial), and Acalanes Ridge (5.2% Multiracial).

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