Pleasant Hill, CA Demographics

A map of Pleasant Hill's Population by Race

Pleasant Hill, California had a population of 34,613 in 2020. It was 59.9% White, 2.5% Black, 15.1% Asian, 14.3% Hispanic, 1.3% Native American/Other, and 6.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Pleasant Hill, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,611 places in California, Pleasant Hill is the 243rd 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).

Pleasant Hill's White Population

20,716 residents of Pleasant Hill identify as White, or 59.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Pleasant Hill considerably larger than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Pleasant Hill is ranked #775 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Pleasant Hill is more White than neighboring Pacheco (47.7% White), Contra Costa Centre (47.5% White), and Vine Hill (45.2% White). Pleasant Hill is less White than neighboring Reliez Valley (71.5% White), and Acalanes Ridge (71.4% White).

Pleasant Hill's Black Population

872 residents of Pleasant Hill identify as Black, or 2.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Pleasant Hill roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Pleasant Hill is ranked #357 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Pleasant Hill is more Black than neighboring Reliez Valley (1.8% Black), Pacheco (1.8% Black), and Acalanes Ridge (0.7% Black). Pleasant Hill is less Black than neighboring Contra Costa Centre (4.8% Black), and Vine Hill (3.2% Black).

Pleasant Hill's Asian Population

5,241 residents of Pleasant Hill identify as Asian, or 15.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Pleasant Hill roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Pleasant Hill is ranked #185 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Pleasant Hill is more Asian than neighboring Reliez Valley (11.5% Asian), Pacheco (11.2% Asian), Acalanes Ridge (13.6% Asian), and Vine Hill (10.9% Asian). Pleasant Hill is less Asian than neighboring Contra Costa Centre (26.8% Asian).

Pleasant Hill's Hispanic Population

4,957 residents of Pleasant Hill identify as Hispanic, or 14.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Pleasant Hill considerably less than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Pleasant Hill is ranked #1055 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Pleasant Hill is more Hispanic than neighboring Reliez Valley (8.1% Hispanic), Contra Costa Centre (12.2% Hispanic), and Acalanes Ridge (8.3% Hispanic). Pleasant Hill is less Hispanic than neighboring Pacheco (31.8% Hispanic), and Vine Hill (30.9% Hispanic).

Pleasant Hill's Native American/Other Population

436 residents of Pleasant Hill identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Pleasant Hill 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, Pleasant Hill is ranked #725 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Pleasant Hill is more Native American/Other than neighboring Reliez Valley (0.7% Native American/Other), Pacheco (1.2% Native American/Other), and Acalanes Ridge (0.7% Native American/Other). Pleasant Hill is less Native American/Other than neighboring Contra Costa Centre (1.5% Native American/Other), and Vine Hill (2.4% Native American/Other).

Pleasant Hill's Multiracial Population

2,391 residents of Pleasant Hill identify as Multiracial, or 6.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Pleasant Hill roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Pleasant Hill is ranked #279 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Pleasant Hill is more Multiracial than neighboring Reliez Valley (6.5% Multiracial), Pacheco (6.3% Multiracial), and Acalanes Ridge (5.2% Multiracial). Pleasant Hill is less Multiracial than neighboring Contra Costa Centre (7.2% Multiracial), and Vine Hill (7.4% Multiracial).

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