Demographics & People — National City, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 55,960 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~66,300 |
| Median Age | 36.1 |
| Total Households | 17,706 |
| Family Households | 12,853 |
| Average Household Size | 3.09 |
| Diversity Index | 0.6026 (highly diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 18,181 |
| Black or African American | 2,476 |
| Asian | 9,487 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36,798 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 43,265 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 36,575 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 34,586 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 9,229 |
| Irish | 1,084 |
| German | 867 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 677 |
| Subsaharan African | 666 |
| American | 640 |
| English | 561 |
Language
| English Only | 16,308 |
| Spanish | 28,546 |
| Population 5+ | 52,639 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 2,506 |
| Population 18+ | 42,419 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 25.4 minutes |
| Work from Home | 6.5% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for National City, California.