Seaside, CA Demographics

A map of Seaside's Population by Race

Seaside, California has an estimated population of 31,814, a slight decrease from the 32,366 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 48.2% Hispanic, 29.4% White, 9.4% Asian, 6.1% Multiracial, 4.7% Black, and 2.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Seaside, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Seaside is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Seaside, that probability was 67.0% in 2020 and 66.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Seaside is ranked the 257th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. 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). Seaside was ranked the 254th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Seaside's White Population

9,350 residents of Seaside, or 29.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Seaside is slightly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Seaside ranks 1189th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Seaside's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Seaside's population has remained roughly unchanged at 29.4%.

Seaside is less White than neighboring Del Rey Oaks (65.3% White), Sand City (34.4% White), Monterey (60.7% White), Marina (37.9% White), and Pacific Grove (70.8% White).

Seaside's Black Population

1,487 residents of Seaside, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Seaside is comparable to the share in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Seaside ranks 185th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Seaside's Black population has declined by an estimated 15.7%. Black residents' share of Seaside's population has decreased from 5.4% to 4.7%.

Seaside is more Black than neighboring Del Rey Oaks (2.3% Black), Sand City (4% Black), Monterey (2.3% Black), and Pacific Grove (1.1% Black). Seaside is less Black than neighboring Marina (7.7% Black).

Seaside's Asian Population

3,002 residents of Seaside, or 9.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Seaside is lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Seaside ranks 319th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Seaside's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Seaside's population has remained roughly unchanged at 9.4%.

Seaside is more Asian than neighboring Del Rey Oaks (6.7% Asian), Sand City (1.7% Asian), Monterey (6.7% Asian), and Pacific Grove (7.8% Asian). Seaside is less Asian than neighboring Marina (12.7% Asian).

Seaside's Hispanic Population

15,343 residents of Seaside, or 48.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Seaside is higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Seaside ranks 414th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Seaside's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Seaside's population has remained roughly unchanged at 48.2%.

Seaside is more Hispanic than neighboring Del Rey Oaks (12.9% Hispanic), Sand City (46.5% Hispanic), Monterey (23.6% Hispanic), Marina (30.1% Hispanic), and Pacific Grove (13% Hispanic).

Seaside's Native American/Other Population

707 residents of Seaside, or 2.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Seaside is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Seaside ranks 299th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Seaside's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 11.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Seaside's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.2%.

Seaside is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sand City (0.7% Native American/Other), and Pacific Grove (0.8% Native American/Other). Seaside is less Native American/Other than neighboring Del Rey Oaks (3% Native American/Other), Monterey (2.3% Native American/Other), and Marina (4% Native American/Other).

Seaside's Multiracial Population

1,925 residents of Seaside, or 6.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Seaside is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Seaside ranks 548th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Seaside's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 4.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Seaside's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.1%.

Seaside is more Multiracial than neighboring Monterey (4.4% Multiracial). Seaside is less Multiracial than neighboring Del Rey Oaks (9.8% Multiracial), Sand City (12.6% Multiracial), Marina (7.6% Multiracial), and Pacific Grove (6.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.