Pleasanton, CA Demographics

A map of Pleasanton's Population by Race

Pleasanton, California had a population of 79,871 in 2020. It was 43.0% White, 1.7% Black, 39.4% Asian, 9.9% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 5.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Pleasanton, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,611 places in California, Pleasanton is the 111th 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).

Pleasanton's White Population

34,332 residents of Pleasanton identify as White, or 43.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Pleasanton slightly larger than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Pleasanton is ranked #1033 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Pleasanton is more White than neighboring Dublin (25% White), San Ramon (32.1% White), and Camino Tassajara (28% White). Pleasanton is less White than neighboring Sunol (67% White), and Livermore (55.1% White).

Pleasanton's Black Population

1,332 residents of Pleasanton identify as Black, or 1.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Pleasanton roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Pleasanton is ranked #490 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Pleasanton is more Black than neighboring Sunol (0.4% Black). Pleasanton is less Black than neighboring Dublin (3.8% Black), San Ramon (2.5% Black), Livermore (1.8% Black), and Camino Tassajara (2.1% Black).

Pleasanton's Asian Population

31,500 residents of Pleasanton identify as Asian, or 39.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Pleasanton considerably larger than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Pleasanton is ranked #45 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Pleasanton is more Asian than neighboring Sunol (11.4% Asian), and Livermore (14.4% Asian). Pleasanton is less Asian than neighboring Dublin (53.5% Asian), San Ramon (50.9% Asian), and Camino Tassajara (57.5% Asian).

Pleasanton's Hispanic Population

7,882 residents of Pleasanton identify as Hispanic, or 9.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Pleasanton considerably less than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Pleasanton is ranked #1275 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Pleasanton is more Hispanic than neighboring San Ramon (8.4% Hispanic), and Camino Tassajara (5.7% Hispanic). Pleasanton is less Hispanic than neighboring Dublin (11.5% Hispanic), Sunol (15.5% Hispanic), and Livermore (21.6% Hispanic).

Pleasanton's Native American/Other Population

719 residents of Pleasanton identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Pleasanton 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, Pleasanton is ranked #1072 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Pleasanton is more Native American/Other than neighboring San Ramon (0.8% Native American/Other). Pleasanton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Dublin (1.3% Native American/Other), Sunol (1.4% Native American/Other), Livermore (1% Native American/Other), and Camino Tassajara (1% Native American/Other).

Pleasanton's Multiracial Population

4,106 residents of Pleasanton identify as Multiracial, or 5.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Pleasanton roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Pleasanton is ranked #688 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Pleasanton is more Multiracial than neighboring Dublin (4.9% Multiracial), and Sunol (4.2% Multiracial). Pleasanton is less Multiracial than neighboring San Ramon (5.3% Multiracial), Livermore (6.1% Multiracial), and Camino Tassajara (5.8% Multiracial).

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