Ethnic and Racial Composition of Los Angeles (2020 Census)

Los Angeles is one of America's most diverse cities. The 2020 U.S. Census reports the following racial/ethnic breakdown:

• Hispanic or Latino (any race): 48.6%
• White (non-Hispanic): 28.1%
• Asian: 11.8%
• Black or African American: 8.8%
• Two or More Races: 11.9%
• Other Race: 0.8%

Notable Diversity Within Groups

• Latino: Predominantly Mexican, with large Salvadoran, Guatemalan, and other Central/South American communities.
• Asian: Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Filipino, Vietnamese, Thai, Cambodian—each with distinct enclaves.
• Black: African American, Afro-Caribbean, Afro-Latino, and recent African immigrants.

LA's diversity is further enriched by over 140 nationalities and 224 identified languages spoken in homes.