Pacifica, CA Demographics
A map of Pacifica's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 18,742 | 48.5% |
Asian | 8,186 | 21.2% |
Hispanic | 7,363 | 19.1% |
Multiracial | 2,944 | 7.6% |
Native American/Other | 721 | 1.9% |
Black | 684 | 1.8% |
Pacifica, California had a population of 38,640 in 2020. It was 48.5% White, 1.8% Black, 21.2% Asian, 19.1% Hispanic, 1.9% Native American/Other, and 7.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Pacifica, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,611 places in California, Pacifica is the 221st 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).
Pacifica's White Population
18,742 residents of Pacifica identify as White, or 48.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Pacifica larger than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Pacifica is ranked #957 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Pacifica is more White than neighboring San Bruno (29.6% White), Colma (20.4% White), Daly City (11.6% White), and Millbrae (29.6% White). Pacifica is less White than neighboring Montara (73.5% White).
Pacifica's Black Population
684 residents of Pacifica identify as Black, or 1.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Pacifica roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Pacifica is ranked #463 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Pacifica is more Black than neighboring San Bruno (1.6% Black), Montara (0.5% Black), and Millbrae (0.7% Black). Pacifica is less Black than neighboring Colma (3.3% Black), and Daly City (2.2% Black).
Pacifica's Asian Population
8,186 residents of Pacifica identify as Asian, or 21.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Pacifica slightly larger than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Pacifica is ranked #118 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Pacifica is more Asian than neighboring Montara (4.5% Asian). Pacifica is less Asian than neighboring San Bruno (31.7% Asian), Colma (29.3% Asian), Daly City (56.9% Asian), and Millbrae (52.4% Asian).
Pacifica's Hispanic Population
7,363 residents of Pacifica identify as Hispanic, or 19.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Pacifica considerably less than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Pacifica is ranked #891 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Pacifica is more Hispanic than neighboring Montara (13.7% Hispanic), and Millbrae (11.3% Hispanic). Pacifica is less Hispanic than neighboring San Bruno (28% Hispanic), Colma (41.2% Hispanic), and Daly City (24.1% Hispanic).
Pacifica's Native American/Other Population
721 residents of Pacifica identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Pacifica 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, Pacifica is ranked #428 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Pacifica is more Native American/Other than neighboring Montara (1% Native American/Other), Colma (1.3% Native American/Other), Daly City (1.7% Native American/Other), and Millbrae (1.7% Native American/Other). Pacifica is less Native American/Other than neighboring San Bruno (3.7% Native American/Other).
Pacifica's Multiracial Population
2,944 residents of Pacifica identify as Multiracial, or 7.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Pacifica roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Pacifica is ranked #166 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Pacifica is more Multiracial than neighboring San Bruno (5.4% Multiracial), Montara (6.8% Multiracial), Colma (4.4% Multiracial), Daly City (3.5% Multiracial), and Millbrae (4.3% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.