Politics & Government
Census Says Loma Linda is Becoming More Diverse
The white population is down while the number of other ethnicities creeps up.
For a city that takes pride in serving the world, the recently released U.S. Census data shows Loma Linda’s population is becoming more worldly and diverse.
The city’s overall population increased to 23,261 in 2010, up from 18,681 in 2000.
The population of those who identified as white is currently 11,122, or 47.8 percent of the population. In 2000, that number was 10,121 or 54.2 percent.
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The African-American population rose to 2,032, or 8.7 percent of the population, up from 1,347, or 7.2 percent, a decade ago.
The number of Latinos/Hispanics is 5,171, or 22 percent of the population. Ten years ago, Hispanics numbered 3,050, or 16 percent.
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The Asian population grew to 6,589, or 28.3 percent of the population. In 2000, the number was 4,555, or 24.4 percent.
The following table includes figures from 2000 and 2010.
CENSUS: Loma Linda
Loma Linda 2010
Loma Linda 2000
Total Population23,261 18,681 Population of one race: 17,300
17,551
White alone 8,600 10,121 Black or African American alone 2,039 1,347 American Indian and Alaska Native alone 97 92 Asian alone 6,589 4,555 Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone 15433
Some other race alone 2,0221,403
Population of two or more races: 1,1301,151
5,171 3,050 Age 18 or older (eligible to vote) 18,402
14,581
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