Salinas, CA Demographics
A map of Salinas's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Hispanic | 130,178 | 79.6% |
White | 18,351 | 11.2% |
Asian | 8,870 | 5.4% |
Multiracial | 2,795 | 1.7% |
Black | 1,927 | 1.2% |
Native American/Other | 1,421 | 0.9% |
Salinas, California had a population of 163,542 in 2020. It was 11.2% White, 1.2% Black, 5.4% Asian, 79.6% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 1.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Salinas, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,611 places in California, Salinas is the 33rd 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).
Salinas's White Population
18,351 residents of Salinas identify as White, or 11.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Salinas considerably less than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Salinas is ranked #1417 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Salinas is more White than neighboring Boronda (5.5% White), and Castroville (4.8% White). Salinas is less White than neighboring Spreckels (55.8% White), Prunedale (38.7% White), and Elkhorn (42.1% White).
Salinas's Black Population
1,927 residents of Salinas identify as Black, or 1.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Salinas roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Salinas is ranked #631 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Salinas is more Black than neighboring Boronda (0.6% Black), Spreckels (0.4% Black), Prunedale (0.6% Black), Castroville (0.5% Black), and Elkhorn (0.1% Black).
Salinas's Asian Population
8,870 residents of Salinas identify as Asian, or 5.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Salinas slightly less than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Salinas is ranked #452 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Salinas is more Asian than neighboring Boronda (3% Asian), Spreckels (2.3% Asian), Prunedale (3.2% Asian), Castroville (2.1% Asian), and Elkhorn (3.5% Asian).
Salinas's Hispanic Population
130,178 residents of Salinas identify as Hispanic, or 79.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Salinas considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Salinas is ranked #155 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Salinas is more Hispanic than neighboring Spreckels (33.5% Hispanic), Prunedale (52.3% Hispanic), and Elkhorn (47.4% Hispanic). Salinas is less Hispanic than neighboring Boronda (87% Hispanic), and Castroville (91.4% Hispanic).
Salinas's Native American/Other Population
1,421 residents of Salinas 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 Salinas 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, Salinas is ranked #1072 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Salinas is more Native American/Other than neighboring Castroville (0.4% Native American/Other). Salinas is less Native American/Other than neighboring Boronda (2.2% Native American/Other), Spreckels (1.9% Native American/Other), Prunedale (1.3% Native American/Other), and Elkhorn (1.3% Native American/Other).
Salinas's Multiracial Population
2,795 residents of Salinas identify as Multiracial, or 1.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Salinas roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Salinas is ranked #1365 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Salinas is more Multiracial than neighboring Boronda (1.6% Multiracial), and Castroville (0.8% Multiracial). Salinas is less Multiracial than neighboring Spreckels (6.1% Multiracial), Prunedale (4% Multiracial), and Elkhorn (5.7% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.