Richmond, CA Demographics
A map of Richmond's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Hispanic | 51,912 | 44.6% |
Black | 21,753 | 18.7% |
White | 18,985 | 16.3% |
Asian | 16,460 | 14.1% |
Multiracial | 5,220 | 4.5% |
Native American/Other | 2,118 | 1.8% |
Richmond, California had a population of 116,448 in 2020. It was 16.3% White, 18.7% Black, 14.1% Asian, 44.6% Hispanic, 1.8% Native American/Other, and 4.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Richmond, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,611 places in California, Richmond is the 55th 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).
Richmond's White Population
18,985 residents of Richmond identify as White, or 16.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Richmond less than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Richmond is ranked #1342 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Richmond is more White than neighboring North Richmond (3.2% White), San Pablo (7.6% White), Rollingwood (8% White), and Montalvin Manor (13.7% White). Richmond is less White than neighboring East Richmond Heights (52.6% White).
Richmond's Black Population
21,753 residents of Richmond identify as Black, or 18.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Richmond larger than the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Richmond is ranked #19 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Richmond is more Black than neighboring North Richmond (16.1% Black), San Pablo (12.1% Black), Rollingwood (3.6% Black), East Richmond Heights (8.9% Black), and Montalvin Manor (6.3% Black).
Richmond's Asian Population
16,460 residents of Richmond identify as Asian, or 14.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Richmond roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Richmond is ranked #204 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Richmond is more Asian than neighboring North Richmond (9.1% Asian), East Richmond Heights (13.3% Asian), and Montalvin Manor (11% Asian). Richmond is less Asian than neighboring San Pablo (15.3% Asian), and Rollingwood (16.7% Asian).
Richmond's Hispanic Population
51,912 residents of Richmond identify as Hispanic, or 44.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Richmond slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Richmond is ranked #438 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Richmond is more Hispanic than neighboring East Richmond Heights (14.8% Hispanic). Richmond is less Hispanic than neighboring North Richmond (67.9% Hispanic), San Pablo (61% Hispanic), Rollingwood (67.6% Hispanic), and Montalvin Manor (65.3% Hispanic).
Richmond's Native American/Other Population
2,118 residents of Richmond identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Richmond 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, Richmond is ranked #463 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Richmond is more Native American/Other than neighboring North Richmond (1.7% Native American/Other), San Pablo (1.4% Native American/Other), Rollingwood (1.7% Native American/Other), East Richmond Heights (1.6% Native American/Other), and Montalvin Manor (0.7% Native American/Other).
Richmond's Multiracial Population
5,220 residents of Richmond identify as Multiracial, or 4.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Richmond roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Richmond is ranked #836 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Richmond is more Multiracial than neighboring North Richmond (2.1% Multiracial), San Pablo (2.6% Multiracial), Rollingwood (2.3% Multiracial), and Montalvin Manor (2.9% Multiracial). Richmond is less Multiracial than neighboring East Richmond Heights (8.8% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.