Chula Vista, CA Demographics
A map of Chula Vista's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Hispanic | 164,698 | 59.8% |
White | 43,720 | 15.9% |
Asian | 40,841 | 14.8% |
Black | 12,703 | 4.6% |
Multiracial | 10,722 | 3.9% |
Native American/Other | 2,803 | 1.0% |
Chula Vista, California had a population of 275,487 in 2020. It was 15.9% White, 4.6% Black, 14.8% Asian, 59.8% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 3.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Chula Vista, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,611 places in California, Chula Vista is the 15th 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).
Chula Vista's White Population
43,720 residents of Chula Vista identify as White, or 15.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Chula Vista less than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Chula Vista is ranked #1346 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Chula Vista is more White than neighboring National City (8% White). Chula Vista is less White than neighboring Bonita (32.8% White), La Presa (21.4% White), Lemon Grove (27.1% White), and Spring Valley (36.4% White).
Chula Vista's Black Population
12,703 residents of Chula Vista identify as Black, or 4.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Chula Vista roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Chula Vista is ranked #224 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Chula Vista is more Black than neighboring Bonita (3.2% Black), and National City (3.6% Black). Chula Vista is less Black than neighboring La Presa (10.8% Black), Lemon Grove (11.5% Black), and Spring Valley (9.8% Black).
Chula Vista's Asian Population
40,841 residents of Chula Vista identify as Asian, or 14.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Chula Vista roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Chula Vista is ranked #189 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Chula Vista is more Asian than neighboring Bonita (9.7% Asian), La Presa (9.9% Asian), Lemon Grove (8.5% Asian), and Spring Valley (6.4% Asian). Chula Vista is less Asian than neighboring National City (19.2% Asian).
Chula Vista's Hispanic Population
164,698 residents of Chula Vista identify as Hispanic, or 59.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Chula Vista considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Chula Vista is ranked #319 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Chula Vista is more Hispanic than neighboring Bonita (48.6% Hispanic), La Presa (51.4% Hispanic), Lemon Grove (46.5% Hispanic), and Spring Valley (40.4% Hispanic). Chula Vista is less Hispanic than neighboring National City (66% Hispanic).
Chula Vista's Native American/Other Population
2,803 residents of Chula Vista identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Chula Vista 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, Chula Vista is ranked #965 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Chula Vista is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bonita (1.3% Native American/Other), La Presa (1.5% Native American/Other), Lemon Grove (1.7% Native American/Other), and Spring Valley (1.5% Native American/Other).
Chula Vista's Multiracial Population
10,722 residents of Chula Vista identify as Multiracial, or 3.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Chula Vista roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Chula Vista is ranked #980 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Chula Vista is more Multiracial than neighboring National City (2.2% Multiracial). Chula Vista is less Multiracial than neighboring Bonita (4.3% Multiracial), 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.