Oakland, CA Demographics
A map of Oakland's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Hispanic | 126,843 | 28.8% |
White | 120,187 | 27.3% |
Black | 91,561 | 20.8% |
Asian | 69,906 | 15.9% |
Multiracial | 25,146 | 5.7% |
Native American/Other | 7,003 | 1.6% |
Oakland, California had a population of 440,646 in 2020. It was 27.3% White, 20.8% Black, 15.9% Asian, 28.8% Hispanic, 1.6% Native American/Other, and 5.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Oakland, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,611 places in California, Oakland is the 8th 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).
Oakland's White Population
120,187 residents of Oakland identify as White, or 27.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Oakland slightly less than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Oakland is ranked #1216 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Oakland is more White than neighboring San Leandro (19.6% White). Oakland is less White than neighboring Alameda (41.1% White), Piedmont (62.7% White), Emeryville (35.4% White), and Orinda (67.1% White).
Oakland's Black Population
91,561 residents of Oakland identify as Black, or 20.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Oakland larger than the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Oakland is ranked #13 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Oakland is more Black than neighboring Alameda (5.6% Black), Piedmont (1.1% Black), San Leandro (10.7% Black), Emeryville (15.2% Black), and Orinda (1% Black).
Oakland's Asian Population
69,906 residents of Oakland identify as Asian, or 15.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Oakland roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Oakland is ranked #179 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Oakland is less Asian than neighboring Alameda (32.1% Asian), Piedmont (19.9% Asian), San Leandro (35.6% Asian), Emeryville (30.4% Asian), and Orinda (17.4% Asian).
Oakland's Hispanic Population
126,843 residents of Oakland identify as Hispanic, or 28.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Oakland slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Oakland is ranked #680 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Oakland is more Hispanic than neighboring Alameda (12.1% Hispanic), Piedmont (6.5% Hispanic), San Leandro (28.5% Hispanic), Emeryville (11.1% Hispanic), and Orinda (6.6% Hispanic).
Oakland's Native American/Other Population
7,003 residents of Oakland identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Oakland 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, Oakland is ranked #546 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Oakland is more Native American/Other than neighboring Alameda (1.4% Native American/Other), Piedmont (1% Native American/Other), San Leandro (1.5% Native American/Other), Emeryville (1.5% Native American/Other), and Orinda (0.8% Native American/Other).
Oakland's Multiracial Population
25,146 residents of Oakland identify as Multiracial, or 5.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Oakland roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Oakland is ranked #535 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Oakland is more Multiracial than neighboring San Leandro (4.1% Multiracial). Oakland is less Multiracial than neighboring Alameda (7.8% Multiracial), Piedmont (8.8% Multiracial), Emeryville (6.4% Multiracial), and Orinda (7.2% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.