Escondido, CA Demographics

A map of Escondido's Population by Race

Escondido, California had a population of 151,038 in 2020. It was 33.6% White, 2.2% Black, 7.7% Asian, 51.8% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 3.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Escondido, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,611 places in California, Escondido is the 38th 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).

Escondido's White Population

50,693 residents of Escondido identify as White, or 33.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Escondido roughly similar to the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Escondido is ranked #1139 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Escondido is less White than neighboring Harmony Grove (52.3% White), Del Dios (81.8% White), Hidden Meadows (70.8% White), San Marcos (44.3% White), and Valley Center (55.1% White).

Escondido's Black Population

3,267 residents of Escondido identify as Black, or 2.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Escondido roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Escondido is ranked #399 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Escondido is more Black than neighboring Del Dios (1.8% Black), Hidden Meadows (1.8% Black), San Marcos (2% Black), and Valley Center (1% Black). Escondido is less Black than neighboring Harmony Grove (2.8% Black).

Escondido's Asian Population

11,650 residents of Escondido identify as Asian, or 7.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Escondido slightly less than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Escondido is ranked #364 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Escondido is more Asian than neighboring Del Dios (1.8% Asian), Hidden Meadows (7.6% Asian), and Valley Center (3.5% Asian). Escondido is less Asian than neighboring Harmony Grove (20.5% Asian), and San Marcos (10.7% Asian).

Escondido's Hispanic Population

78,226 residents of Escondido identify as Hispanic, or 51.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Escondido larger than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Escondido is ranked #381 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Escondido is more Hispanic than neighboring Harmony Grove (15.8% Hispanic), Del Dios (10.6% Hispanic), Hidden Meadows (13.2% Hispanic), San Marcos (36.8% Hispanic), and Valley Center (33.2% Hispanic).

Escondido's Native American/Other Population

1,468 residents of Escondido 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 Escondido 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, Escondido is ranked #965 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Escondido is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hidden Meadows (0.8% Native American/Other). Escondido is less Native American/Other than neighboring Harmony Grove (1.2% Native American/Other), Del Dios (2% Native American/Other), and Valley Center (2.7% Native American/Other).

Escondido's Multiracial Population

5,734 residents of Escondido identify as Multiracial, or 3.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Escondido roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Escondido is ranked #1007 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Escondido is more Multiracial than neighboring Del Dios (2% Multiracial). Escondido is less Multiracial than neighboring Harmony Grove (7.5% Multiracial), Hidden Meadows (5.7% Multiracial), San Marcos (5.2% Multiracial), and Valley Center (4.4% Multiracial).

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