Santa Monica, CA Demographics
A map of Santa Monica's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 60,654 | 65.2% |
Hispanic | 13,544 | 14.6% |
Asian | 8,466 | 9.1% |
Multiracial | 5,746 | 6.2% |
Black | 3,623 | 3.9% |
Native American/Other | 1,043 | 1.1% |
Santa Monica, California had a population of 93,076 in 2020. It was 65.2% White, 3.9% Black, 9.1% Asian, 14.6% Hispanic, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 6.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Santa Monica, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,611 places in California, Santa Monica is the 85th 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).
Santa Monica's White Population
60,654 residents of Santa Monica identify as White, or 65.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Santa Monica considerably larger than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Santa Monica is ranked #663 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Santa Monica is more White than neighboring Culver City (45.5% White), El Segundo (61.6% White), and Ladera Heights (15.2% White). Santa Monica is less White than neighboring Marina del Rey (71.2% White), and Beverly Hills (76.1% White).
Santa Monica's Black Population
3,623 residents of Santa Monica identify as Black, or 3.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Santa Monica roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Santa Monica is ranked #254 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Santa Monica is more Black than neighboring El Segundo (2.3% Black), and Beverly Hills (2% Black). Santa Monica is less Black than neighboring Marina del Rey (4.4% Black), Culver City (7.7% Black), and Ladera Heights (63.6% Black).
Santa Monica's Asian Population
8,466 residents of Santa Monica identify as Asian, or 9.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Santa Monica slightly less than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Santa Monica is ranked #325 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Santa Monica is more Asian than neighboring Marina del Rey (7.4% Asian), Beverly Hills (8.8% Asian), and Ladera Heights (5.3% Asian). Santa Monica is less Asian than neighboring Culver City (16.8% Asian), and El Segundo (10.4% Asian).
Santa Monica's Hispanic Population
13,544 residents of Santa Monica identify as Hispanic, or 14.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Santa Monica considerably less than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Santa Monica is ranked #1047 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Santa Monica is more Hispanic than neighboring Marina del Rey (9.9% Hispanic), Beverly Hills (6.8% Hispanic), and Ladera Heights (7.6% Hispanic). Santa Monica is less Hispanic than neighboring Culver City (21.4% Hispanic), and El Segundo (17.2% Hispanic).
Santa Monica's Native American/Other Population
1,043 residents of Santa Monica identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Santa Monica 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, Santa Monica is ranked #877 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Santa Monica is more Native American/Other than neighboring Beverly Hills (0.9% Native American/Other). Santa Monica is less Native American/Other than neighboring Marina del Rey (1.5% Native American/Other), Culver City (1.3% Native American/Other), and Ladera Heights (1.5% Native American/Other).
Santa Monica's Multiracial Population
5,746 residents of Santa Monica identify as Multiracial, or 6.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Santa Monica roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Santa Monica is ranked #406 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Santa Monica is more Multiracial than neighboring Marina del Rey (5.6% Multiracial), and Beverly Hills (5.4% Multiracial). Santa Monica is less Multiracial than neighboring Culver City (7.4% Multiracial), El Segundo (7.3% Multiracial), and Ladera Heights (6.8% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.