Fontana, CA Demographics

A map of Fontana's Population by Race

Fontana, California has an estimated population of 214,169, a slight increase from the 208,393 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 67.6% Hispanic, 13.0% White, 8.2% Asian, 7.6% Black, 2.7% Multiracial, and 1.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Fontana, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Fontana is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Fontana, that probability was 51.1% in 2020 and 51.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Fontana is ranked the 20th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. 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). Fontana was ranked the 21st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Fontana's White Population

27,762 residents of Fontana, or 13.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Fontana is significantly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Fontana ranks 1407th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fontana's White population has grown by an estimated 7.3%. White residents' share of Fontana's population has increased from 12.4% to 13.0%.

Fontana is more White than neighboring Bloomington (8.5% White), Rialto (8.8% White), and Muscoy (8.2% White). Fontana is less White than neighboring Jurupa Valley (16.6% White), and Rancho Cucamonga (33.4% White).

Fontana's Black Population

16,320 residents of Fontana, or 7.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Fontana is slightly higher than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Fontana ranks 103rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fontana's Black population has declined by an estimated 7.6%. Black residents' share of Fontana's population has decreased from 8.5% to 7.6%.

Fontana is more Black than neighboring Bloomington (3.1% Black), Jurupa Valley (4.1% Black), and Muscoy (2% Black). Fontana is less Black than neighboring Rialto (11.3% Black), and Rancho Cucamonga (8.3% Black).

Fontana's Asian Population

17,487 residents of Fontana, or 8.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Fontana is lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Fontana ranks 350th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fontana's Asian population has grown by an estimated 2.9%. Asian residents' share of Fontana's population has remained roughly unchanged at 8.2%.

Fontana is more Asian than neighboring Bloomington (0.7% Asian), Rialto (2.2% Asian), Jurupa Valley (5.4% Asian), and Muscoy (3.3% Asian). Fontana is less Asian than neighboring Rancho Cucamonga (15% Asian).

Fontana's Hispanic Population

144,733 residents of Fontana, or 67.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Fontana is significantly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Fontana ranks 257th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fontana's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 2.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Fontana's population has remained roughly unchanged at 67.6%.

Fontana is more Hispanic than neighboring Rancho Cucamonga (38.1% Hispanic). Fontana is less Hispanic than neighboring Bloomington (86.7% Hispanic), Rialto (74.8% Hispanic), Jurupa Valley (72% Hispanic), and Muscoy (85% Hispanic).

Fontana's Native American/Other Population

2,047 residents of Fontana, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Fontana is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Fontana ranks 987th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fontana's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 4.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Fontana's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Fontana is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bloomington (0.6% Native American/Other), Jurupa Valley (0.4% Native American/Other), and Muscoy (0.3% Native American/Other). Fontana is less Native American/Other than neighboring Rialto (1.1% Native American/Other), and Rancho Cucamonga (1.2% Native American/Other).

Fontana's Multiracial Population

5,820 residents of Fontana, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Fontana is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Fontana ranks 1306th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fontana's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 31.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Fontana's population has increased from 2.1% to 2.7%.

Fontana is more Multiracial than neighboring Bloomington (0.4% Multiracial), Rialto (1.7% Multiracial), Jurupa Valley (1.5% Multiracial), and Muscoy (1.2% Multiracial). Fontana is less Multiracial than neighboring Rancho Cucamonga (4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.