San Rafael, CA Demographics
A map of San Rafael's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 31,585 | 51.5% |
Hispanic | 21,038 | 34.3% |
Asian | 4,015 | 6.6% |
Multiracial | 2,837 | 4.6% |
Black | 999 | 1.6% |
Native American/Other | 797 | 1.3% |
San Rafael, California had a population of 61,271 in 2020. It was 51.5% White, 1.6% Black, 6.6% Asian, 34.3% Hispanic, 1.3% Native American/Other, and 4.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of San Rafael, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,611 places in California, San Rafael is the 153rd 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 Rafael's White Population
31,585 residents of San Rafael identify as White, or 51.5%. This makes the White share of the population of San Rafael larger than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, San Rafael is ranked #915 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
San Rafael is less White than neighboring Santa Venetia (61.7% White), Larkspur (73.5% White), Kentfield (81.2% White), Corte Madera (72.6% White), and Ross (87.8% White).
San Rafael's Black Population
999 residents of San Rafael identify as Black, or 1.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of San Rafael roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, San Rafael is ranked #510 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
San Rafael is more Black than neighboring Santa Venetia (1.5% Black), Larkspur (1.4% Black), Kentfield (0.5% Black), Corte Madera (0.7% Black), and Ross (0% Black).
San Rafael's Asian Population
4,015 residents of San Rafael identify as Asian, or 6.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of San Rafael slightly less than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, San Rafael is ranked #397 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
San Rafael is more Asian than neighboring Larkspur (6.2% Asian), Kentfield (4.6% Asian), and Ross (1.7% Asian). San Rafael is less Asian than neighboring Santa Venetia (7.7% Asian), and Corte Madera (7.9% Asian).
San Rafael's Hispanic Population
21,038 residents of San Rafael identify as Hispanic, or 34.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of San Rafael slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, San Rafael is ranked #568 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
San Rafael is more Hispanic than neighboring Santa Venetia (23.4% Hispanic), Larkspur (11.1% Hispanic), Kentfield (6.7% Hispanic), Corte Madera (10.7% Hispanic), and Ross (5.6% Hispanic).
San Rafael's Native American/Other Population
797 residents of San Rafael 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 San Rafael 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 Rafael is ranked #725 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
San Rafael is more Native American/Other than neighboring Kentfield (0.8% Native American/Other), Corte Madera (1.2% Native American/Other), and Ross (0.8% Native American/Other). San Rafael is less Native American/Other than neighboring Larkspur (1.4% Native American/Other).
San Rafael's Multiracial Population
2,837 residents of San Rafael identify as Multiracial, or 4.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of San Rafael roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, San Rafael is ranked #810 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
San Rafael is more Multiracial than neighboring Santa Venetia (4.5% Multiracial), and Ross (4.1% Multiracial). San Rafael is less Multiracial than neighboring Larkspur (6.4% Multiracial), Kentfield (6.3% Multiracial), and Corte Madera (6.9% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.