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The Latino and Hispanic community is one of the fastest growing communities in America this decade.
According to the most recent American Community Survey, there are now some 6.3M more Hispanics living in America than in 2010.
That's the largest absolute growth and a 14.9% increase. The percentage growth is the third largest percentage change for any race according to the Census's race and ethnicity definition.
But how has the increase impacted California? Where cities and towns in California have seen the greatest increase in it's Hispanic population?
Turns out there's been a 15.9% increase in the Hispanic population in California.
The 10 Cities In California With The Largest Hispanic Population For 2023
What's the city in California with the largest hispanic/latino population? Calexico took the number one over all spot for the largest Hispanic population in California for 2023.
Read on below to see how we crunched the numbers and how your town ranked.
To see where California ranked as a state on diversity, we have a ranking of the most diverse states in America.
And if you already knew these places were Hispanic, check out the best places to live in California or the safest places in California.
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Population: 38,798
% Hispanic/Latino: 97.83%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 37,957
Percent Change Since 2010: 9.18%
More on Calexico: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 25,477
% Hispanic/Latino: 97.37%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 24,807
Percent Change Since 2010: -7.53%
More on Maywood: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 12,534
% Hispanic/Latino: 97.14%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 12,175
Percent Change Since 2010: 19.26%
More on Mendota: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 14,666
% Hispanic/Latino: 97.0%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 14,226
Percent Change Since 2010: 5.1%
More on Parlier: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 55,439
% Hispanic/Latino: 96.97%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 53,758
Percent Change Since 2010: -5.88%
More on Huntington Park: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 42,123
% Hispanic/Latino: 96.56%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 40,676
Percent Change Since 2010: 12.04%
More on Coachella: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 39,870
% Hispanic/Latino: 96.54%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 38,489
Percent Change Since 2010: -5.53%
More on Bell Gardens: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 9,680
% Hispanic/Latino: 96.52%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 9,343
Percent Change Since 2010: 10.33%
More on Orange Cove: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 23,003
% Hispanic/Latino: 96.49%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 22,195
Percent Change Since 2010: -2.9%
More on Cudahy: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 19,568
% Hispanic/Latino: 95.68%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 18,722
Percent Change Since 2010: 15.24%
More on Arvin: Real Estate | Data | Photos
Methodology: How We Determined The Cities In California With The Largest Hispanic Population For 2023
We still believe in the accuracy of data -- especially from the census. So that's where we went to get the breakdown of race across California.
That lead us to the Census's most recently available data, the 2017-2021 American Community Survey data from the US Census.
Specifically, we looked at table B03002: Hispanic OR LATINO ORIGIN BY RACE. Here are the category names as defined by the Census:
- Hispanic or Latino
- White alone*
- Black or African American alone*
- American Indian and Alaska Native alone*
- Asian alone*
- Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone*
- Some other race alone*
- Two or more races*
Our particular column of interest here was the number of people who identified as Hispanic or Latino.
We limited our analysis to non-CDPs with a population greater than 5,000 people. That left us with 421 cities.
We then calculated the percent of residents that are Hispanic or Latino. The percentages ranked from 97.8% to 2.5%.
Finally, we ranked each city based on the percent of Hispanic or Latino population with a higher score being more Hispanic or Latino than a lower score. Calexico took the distinction of being the most Hispanic or Latino, while Saratoga was the least Hispanic or Latino city. You can download the data here.
Read on for more information on how the cities in California ranked by population of Hispanic or Latino residents or, for a more general take on diversity in America, head over to our ranking of the most diverse cities in America.
Summary: Hispanic or Latino Populations Across California
If you're looking for a breakdown of Latino populations across California according to the most recent data, this is an accurate list.
If you're curious enough, here are the least Hispanic or Latino places in California:
- Saratoga
- Mill Valley
- Cupertino
For more California reading, check out:
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- Best Places To Raise A Family In California
- Best Counties To Live In California
Detailed List Of The Most Hispanic Cities In California
| Rank | City | % Hispanic |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Calexico | 97.83% |
| 2 | Maywood | 97.37% |
| 3 | Mendota | 97.14% |
| 4 | Parlier | 97.0% |
| 5 | Huntington Park | 96.97% |
| 6 | Coachella | 96.56% |
| 7 | Bell Gardens | 96.54% |
| 8 | Orange Cove | 96.52% |
| 9 | Cudahy | 96.49% |
| 10 | Arvin | 95.68% |
| 11 | Firebaugh | 95.63% |
| 12 | Huron | 95.6% |
| 13 | South Gate | 95.35% |
| 14 | Commerce | 94.77% |
| 15 | Greenfield | 93.84% |
| 16 | San Fernando | 93.17% |
| 17 | Mcfarland | 90.61% |
| 18 | Woodlake | 90.6% |
| 19 | Gonzales | 90.55% |
| 20 | Pico Rivera | 89.92% |
| 21 | Farmersville | 89.71% |
| 22 | Bell | 88.96% |
| 23 | El Centro | 88.57% |
| 24 | Lindsay | 88.38% |
| 25 | Guadalupe | 88.2% |
| 26 | Dinuba | 88.19% |
| 27 | Lynwood | 87.89% |
| 28 | King City | 87.09% |
| 29 | Wasco | 85.99% |
| 30 | Avenal | 85.0% |
| 31 | Kerman | 84.85% |
| 32 | Selma | 84.78% |
| 33 | Shafter | 84.68% |
| 34 | Watsonville | 84.29% |
| 35 | Brawley | 83.82% |
| 36 | Paramount | 83.0% |
| 37 | Santa Paula | 82.81% |
| 38 | Holtville | 82.78% |
| 39 | Reedley | 81.13% |
| 40 | La Puente | 80.31% |
| 41 | Imperial | 80.17% |
| 42 | Sanger | 79.86% |
| 43 | South El Monte | 79.78% |
| 44 | Salinas | 79.77% |
| 45 | Montebello | 79.63% |
| 46 | Perris | 79.32% |
| 47 | Madera | 79.27% |
| 48 | Hawaiian Gardens | 77.59% |
| 49 | Santa Maria | 77.43% |
| 50 | Delano | 76.88% |
| 51 | Santa Ana | 76.72% |
| 52 | Soledad | 76.39% |
| 53 | Oxnard | 75.45% |
| 54 | Santa Fe Springs | 74.95% |
| 55 | Rialto | 74.85% |
| 56 | Downey | 74.16% |
| 57 | Livingston | 73.77% |
| 58 | Calipatria | 73.45% |
| 59 | Los Banos | 73.19% |
| 60 | Baldwin Park | 72.59% |
| 61 | Montclair | 72.28% |
| 62 | Hollister | 71.65% |
| 63 | Newman | 71.53% |
| 64 | Fillmore | 71.45% |
| 65 | Pomona | 71.39% |
| 66 | Colton | 71.28% |
| 67 | Corcoran | 70.07% |
| 68 | Porterville | 70.04% |
| 69 | Ontario | 69.86% |
| 70 | Compton | 69.33% |
| 71 | Norwalk | 68.99% |
| 72 | Fontana | 68.23% |
| 73 | Patterson | 68.14% |
| 74 | Adelanto | 67.85% |
| 75 | San Bernardino | 67.55% |
| 76 | Whittier | 67.41% |
| 77 | Fowler | 67.0% |
| 78 | Indio | 66.56% |
| 79 | National City | 65.27% |
| 80 | El Monte | 64.96% |
| 81 | Lawndale | 64.84% |
| 82 | Tulare | 63.67% |
| 83 | Ceres | 63.5% |
| 84 | Azusa | 63.23% |
| 85 | Coalinga | 63.19% |
| 86 | Lompoc | 61.36% |
| 87 | Covina | 61.29% |
| 88 | Palmdale | 61.04% |
| 89 | Port Hueneme | 60.77% |
| 90 | Hesperia | 60.59% |
| 91 | La Habra | 60.57% |
| 92 | Moreno Valley | 60.42% |
| 93 | Chula Vista | 60.24% |
| 94 | Orland | 60.01% |
| 95 | East Palo Alto | 59.92% |
| 96 | Riverbank | 59.89% |
| 97 | Desert Hot Springs | 59.07% |
| 98 | Bellflower | 59.02% |
| 99 | Cathedral City | 58.85% |
| 100 | San Jacinto | 58.62% |
