Demographics
As of the 2010 census, Haixi had 489,338 inhabitants, giving it a population density of 1.5 inhabitants per km².
The following is a list of ethnic groups in the prefecture, taken in the 2000 Census
| Nationality | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Han | 215,706 | 64.95% |
| Tibetan | 40,371 | 12.16% |
| Hui | 39,644 | 11.94% |
| Mongol | 24,020 | 7.23% |
| Tu | 5,792 | 1.74% |
| Salar | 3,569 | 1.07% |
| Dongxiang | 1,026 | 0.31% |
| Manchu | 544 | 0.16% |
| Tujia | 422 | 0.13% |
| Kazakh | 380 | 0.11% |
| Others | 620 | 0.2% |
Read more about this topic: Haixi Mongol And Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture