National City, CA Demographics
A map of National City's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Hispanic | 37,086 | 66.0% |
Asian | 10,813 | 19.2% |
White | 4,470 | 8.0% |
Black | 1,996 | 3.6% |
Multiracial | 1,262 | 2.2% |
Native American/Other | 546 | 1.0% |
National City, California had a population of 56,173 in 2020. It was 8.0% White, 3.6% Black, 19.2% Asian, 66.0% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 2.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of National City, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,611 places in California, National City is the 167th 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).
National City's White Population
4,470 residents of National City identify as White, or 8.0%. This makes the White share of the population of National City considerably less than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, National City is ranked #1474 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
National City is less White than neighboring Bonita (32.8% White), Coronado (70.7% White), Chula Vista (15.9% White), Lemon Grove (27.1% White), and Imperial Beach (33.3% White).
National City's Black Population
1,996 residents of National City identify as Black, or 3.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of National City roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, National City is ranked #271 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
National City is more Black than neighboring Bonita (3.2% Black), Coronado (3% Black), and Imperial Beach (3.3% Black). National City is less Black than neighboring Chula Vista (4.6% Black), and Lemon Grove (11.5% Black).
National City's Asian Population
10,813 residents of National City identify as Asian, or 19.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of National City roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, National City is ranked #146 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
National City is more Asian than neighboring Bonita (9.7% Asian), Coronado (3% Asian), Chula Vista (14.8% Asian), Lemon Grove (8.5% Asian), and Imperial Beach (5.7% Asian).
National City's Hispanic Population
37,086 residents of National City identify as Hispanic, or 66.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of National City considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, National City is ranked #269 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
National City is more Hispanic than neighboring Bonita (48.6% Hispanic), Coronado (16.9% Hispanic), Chula Vista (59.8% Hispanic), Lemon Grove (46.5% Hispanic), and Imperial Beach (51.1% Hispanic).
National City's Native American/Other Population
546 residents of National City 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 National City 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, National City is ranked #965 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
National City is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bonita (1.3% Native American/Other), Lemon Grove (1.7% Native American/Other), and Imperial Beach (1.3% Native American/Other).
National City's Multiracial Population
1,262 residents of National City identify as Multiracial, or 2.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of National City roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, National City is ranked #1288 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
National City is less Multiracial than neighboring Bonita (4.3% Multiracial), Coronado (5.4% Multiracial), Chula Vista (3.9% Multiracial), Lemon Grove (4.7% Multiracial), and Imperial Beach (5.2% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.