Pepperdine University, CA Demographics

A map of Pepperdine University's Population by Race

Pepperdine University, California had a population of 2,747 in 2020. It was 59.2% White, 8.1% Black, 24.0% Asian, 5.0% Hispanic, 2.8% Native American/Other, and 0.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Pepperdine University, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,611 places in California, Pepperdine University is the 827th 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).

Pepperdine University's White Population

1,626 residents of Pepperdine University identify as White, or 59.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Pepperdine University considerably larger than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Pepperdine University is ranked #782 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Pepperdine University is less White than neighboring Malibu (81.9% White), Calabasas (73.9% White), Topanga (77.8% White), Agoura Hills (72.6% White), and Hidden Hills (80.8% White).

Pepperdine University's Black Population

223 residents of Pepperdine University identify as Black, or 8.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Pepperdine University roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Pepperdine University is ranked #110 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Pepperdine University is more Black than neighboring Malibu (1.3% Black), Calabasas (2.2% Black), Topanga (1.3% Black), Agoura Hills (1.2% Black), and Hidden Hills (1.9% Black).

Pepperdine University's Asian Population

660 residents of Pepperdine University identify as Asian, or 24.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Pepperdine University slightly larger than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Pepperdine University is ranked #105 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Pepperdine University is more Asian than neighboring Malibu (3.2% Asian), Calabasas (9.4% Asian), Topanga (4.8% Asian), Agoura Hills (8.6% Asian), and Hidden Hills (4.3% Asian).

Pepperdine University's Hispanic Population

136 residents of Pepperdine University identify as Hispanic, or 5.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Pepperdine University considerably less than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Pepperdine University is ranked #1535 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Pepperdine University is less Hispanic than neighboring Malibu (7.8% Hispanic), Calabasas (8.4% Hispanic), Topanga (8.9% Hispanic), Agoura Hills (11.4% Hispanic), and Hidden Hills (6.8% Hispanic).

Pepperdine University's Native American/Other Population

76 residents of Pepperdine University identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 2.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Pepperdine University 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, Pepperdine University is ranked #252 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Pepperdine University is more Native American/Other than neighboring Malibu (0.9% Native American/Other), Calabasas (0.9% Native American/Other), Topanga (1.2% Native American/Other), Agoura Hills (0.8% Native American/Other), and Hidden Hills (1.3% Native American/Other).

Pepperdine University's Multiracial Population

26 residents of Pepperdine University identify as Multiracial, or 0.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Pepperdine University roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Pepperdine University is ranked #1474 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Pepperdine University is less Multiracial than neighboring Malibu (4.9% Multiracial), Calabasas (5.2% Multiracial), Topanga (6.1% Multiracial), Agoura Hills (5.4% Multiracial), and Hidden Hills (4.9% Multiracial).

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