Descanso, CA Demographics
A map of Descanso's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 1,148 | 76.6% |
Hispanic | 230 | 15.3% |
Multiracial | 83 | 5.5% |
Native American/Other | 19 | 1.3% |
Asian | 14 | 0.9% |
Black | 5 | 0.3% |
Descanso, California had a population of 1,499 in 2020. It was 76.6% White, 0.3% Black, 0.9% Asian, 15.3% Hispanic, 1.3% Native American/Other, and 5.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Descanso, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,611 places in California, Descanso is the 977th 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).
Descanso's White Population
1,148 residents of Descanso identify as White, or 76.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Descanso considerably larger than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Descanso is ranked #343 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Descanso is more White than neighboring Alpine (70.5% White), Julian (71.3% White), and San Diego Country Estates (72.8% White). Descanso is less White than neighboring Pine Valley (77% White), and Mount Laguna (79.7% White).
Descanso's Black Population
5 residents of Descanso identify as Black, or 0.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Descanso slightly less than the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Descanso is ranked #1178 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Descanso is more Black than neighboring Mount Laguna (0% Black). Descanso is less Black than neighboring Pine Valley (0.6% Black), Alpine (1.5% Black), Julian (1% Black), and San Diego Country Estates (1% Black).
Descanso's Asian Population
14 residents of Descanso identify as Asian, or 0.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Descanso less than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Descanso is ranked #1157 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Descanso is more Asian than neighboring Mount Laguna (0% Asian). Descanso is less Asian than neighboring Pine Valley (1.3% Asian), Alpine (2.1% Asian), Julian (1% Asian), and San Diego Country Estates (2.3% Asian).
Descanso's Hispanic Population
230 residents of Descanso identify as Hispanic, or 15.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Descanso considerably less than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Descanso is ranked #1026 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Descanso is more Hispanic than neighboring Pine Valley (14.3% Hispanic), and Mount Laguna (12.2% Hispanic). Descanso is less Hispanic than neighboring Alpine (18.3% Hispanic), Julian (18.4% Hispanic), and San Diego Country Estates (16.5% Hispanic).
Descanso's Native American/Other Population
19 residents of Descanso 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 Descanso 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, Descanso is ranked #725 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Descanso is less Native American/Other than neighboring Alpine (1.9% Native American/Other), Mount Laguna (1.4% Native American/Other), Julian (1.8% Native American/Other), and San Diego Country Estates (1.6% Native American/Other).
Descanso's Multiracial Population
83 residents of Descanso identify as Multiracial, or 5.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Descanso roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Descanso is ranked #588 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Descanso is less Multiracial than neighboring Alpine (5.7% Multiracial), Mount Laguna (6.8% Multiracial), Julian (6.4% Multiracial), and San Diego Country Estates (5.8% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.