San Marcos, CA Demographics
A map of San Marcos's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 41,989 | 44.3% |
Hispanic | 34,878 | 36.8% |
Asian | 10,185 | 10.7% |
Multiracial | 4,916 | 5.2% |
Black | 1,898 | 2.0% |
Native American/Other | 967 | 1.0% |
San Marcos, California had a population of 94,833 in 2020. It was 44.3% White, 2.0% Black, 10.7% Asian, 36.8% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 5.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of San Marcos, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,611 places in California, San Marcos is the 81st 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).
San Marcos's White Population
41,989 residents of San Marcos identify as White, or 44.3%. This makes the White share of the population of San Marcos slightly larger than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, San Marcos is ranked #1015 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
San Marcos is more White than neighboring Vista (36.1% White). San Marcos is less White than neighboring Lake San Marcos (76.4% White), Harmony Grove (52.3% White), Elfin Forest (82.5% White), and Del Dios (81.8% White).
San Marcos's Black Population
1,898 residents of San Marcos identify as Black, or 2.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of San Marcos roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, San Marcos is ranked #431 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
San Marcos is more Black than neighboring Lake San Marcos (0.5% Black), Elfin Forest (1.3% Black), and Del Dios (1.8% Black). San Marcos is less Black than neighboring Harmony Grove (2.8% Black), and Vista (2.4% Black).
San Marcos's Asian Population
10,185 residents of San Marcos identify as Asian, or 10.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of San Marcos roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, San Marcos is ranked #287 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
San Marcos is more Asian than neighboring Lake San Marcos (5.6% Asian), Elfin Forest (0.7% Asian), Del Dios (1.8% Asian), and Vista (5.1% Asian). San Marcos is less Asian than neighboring Harmony Grove (20.5% Asian).
San Marcos's Hispanic Population
34,878 residents of San Marcos identify as Hispanic, or 36.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of San Marcos roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, San Marcos is ranked #525 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
San Marcos is more Hispanic than neighboring Lake San Marcos (12.9% Hispanic), Harmony Grove (15.8% Hispanic), Elfin Forest (10.5% Hispanic), and Del Dios (10.6% Hispanic). San Marcos is less Hispanic than neighboring Vista (50.6% Hispanic).
San Marcos's Native American/Other Population
967 residents of San Marcos identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of San Marcos 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, San Marcos is ranked #965 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
San Marcos is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lake San Marcos (0.6% Native American/Other). San Marcos is less Native American/Other than neighboring Harmony Grove (1.2% Native American/Other), Elfin Forest (1.2% Native American/Other), Del Dios (2% Native American/Other), and Vista (1.4% Native American/Other).
San Marcos's Multiracial Population
4,916 residents of San Marcos identify as Multiracial, or 5.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of San Marcos roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, San Marcos is ranked #659 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
San Marcos is more Multiracial than neighboring Lake San Marcos (4.1% Multiracial), Elfin Forest (3.8% Multiracial), Del Dios (2% Multiracial), and Vista (4.4% Multiracial). San Marcos is less Multiracial than neighboring Harmony Grove (7.5% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.