What is the racial breakdown of California?
According to 2018 US Census Bureau estimates, California’s population was 59.5% White (36.6% Non-Hispanic White), 14.7% Asian, 13.8% Some Other Race, 5.8% Black or African American, 0.8% Native American and Alaskan Native, 0.4% Pacific Islander and 5.1% from two or more races.
What is the largest ethnicity in California?
For the first time in state history, the Hispanic or Latino population became the largest racial or ethnic group in California, while the share of white people dropped from 40.1% to 34.7%. The Hispanic or Latino community now represents 39.4% of Californians — a jump from 37.6% in 2010.
What percent of California is black?
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| Population | |
|---|---|
| Black or African American alone, percent(a) | 6.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, percent(a) | 1.6% |
| Asian alone, percent(a) | 15.5% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, percent(a) | 0.5% |
What percentage of California is white?
36.5%
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| Population | |
|---|---|
| White alone, not Hispanic or Latino, percent | 36.5% |
| Population Characteristics | |
| Veterans, 2016-2020 | 1,525,746 |
| Foreign born persons, percent, 2016-2020 | 26.6% |
What percent of LA is Black?
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| Population | |
|---|---|
| Black or African American alone, percent(a) | 9.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, percent(a) | 1.4% |
| Asian alone, percent(a) | 15.4% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, percent(a) | 0.4% |
What race has the longest lifespan?
Asian-Americans
Asian-Americans top the list at 86.5 years, with Latinos following closely behind at 82.8 years. Third of the five groups are Caucasians, with an average life expectancy of about 78.9 years, followed by Native Americans at 76.9 years. The final group, African Americans, has a life expectancy of 74.6 years.
Who is the richest ethnic group in America?
Indians
There are nearly 4 million people of Indian descent in America. Indians are the highest-earning ethnic group in the US, with a median income of $100,000. This is almost double that of the national median. About 72 per cent of Indians in America have at least a bachelor’s degree.