Bonita, CA Demographics

A map of Bonita's Population by Race

Bonita, California had a population of 12,917 in 2020. It was 32.8% White, 3.2% Black, 9.7% Asian, 48.6% Hispanic, 1.3% Native American/Other, and 4.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Bonita, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,611 places in California, Bonita is the 436th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Bonita's White Population

4,239 residents of Bonita identify as White, or 32.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Bonita roughly similar to the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Bonita is ranked #1145 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Bonita is more White than neighboring Chula Vista (15.9% White), La Presa (21.4% White), Lemon Grove (27.1% White), and National City (8% White). Bonita is less White than neighboring Spring Valley (36.4% White).

Bonita's Black Population

413 residents of Bonita identify as Black, or 3.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Bonita roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Bonita is ranked #302 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Bonita is less Black than neighboring Chula Vista (4.6% Black), La Presa (10.8% Black), Lemon Grove (11.5% Black), National City (3.6% Black), and Spring Valley (9.8% Black).

Bonita's Asian Population

1,257 residents of Bonita identify as Asian, or 9.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Bonita slightly less than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Bonita is ranked #312 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Bonita is more Asian than neighboring Lemon Grove (8.5% Asian), and Spring Valley (6.4% Asian). Bonita is less Asian than neighboring Chula Vista (14.8% Asian), La Presa (9.9% Asian), and National City (19.2% Asian).

Bonita's Hispanic Population

6,282 residents of Bonita identify as Hispanic, or 48.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Bonita slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Bonita is ranked #405 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Bonita is more Hispanic than neighboring Lemon Grove (46.5% Hispanic), and Spring Valley (40.4% Hispanic). Bonita is less Hispanic than neighboring Chula Vista (59.8% Hispanic), La Presa (51.4% Hispanic), and National City (66% Hispanic).

Bonita's Native American/Other Population

165 residents of Bonita identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Bonita roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of California (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,611 places in California, Bonita is ranked #725 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Bonita is more Native American/Other than neighboring Chula Vista (1% Native American/Other), and National City (1% Native American/Other). Bonita is less Native American/Other than neighboring La Presa (1.5% Native American/Other), Lemon Grove (1.7% Native American/Other), and Spring Valley (1.5% Native American/Other).

Bonita's Multiracial Population

561 residents of Bonita identify as Multiracial, or 4.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Bonita roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Bonita is ranked #879 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Bonita is more Multiracial than neighboring Chula Vista (3.9% Multiracial), and National City (2.2% Multiracial). Bonita is less Multiracial than neighboring La Presa (5% Multiracial), Lemon Grove (4.7% Multiracial), and Spring Valley (5.5% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.