La Cresta, CA Demographics
A map of La Cresta's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Hispanic | 6,291 | 71.6% |
White | 1,731 | 19.7% |
Black | 397 | 4.5% |
Multiracial | 207 | 2.4% |
Asian | 81 | 0.9% |
Native American/Other | 80 | 0.9% |
La Cresta, California had a population of 8,787 in 2020. It was 19.7% White, 4.5% Black, 0.9% Asian, 71.6% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 2.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of La Cresta, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,611 places in California, La Cresta is the 520th 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).
La Cresta's White Population
1,731 residents of La Cresta identify as White, or 19.7%. This makes the White share of the population of La Cresta less than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, La Cresta is ranked #1300 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
La Cresta is more White than neighboring East Bakersfield (7.2% White), Hillcrest (13.6% White), Potomac Park (4.7% White), and Cottonwood (4.3% White). La Cresta is less White than neighboring Bakersfield Country Club (46.2% White).
La Cresta's Black Population
397 residents of La Cresta identify as Black, or 4.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of La Cresta roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, La Cresta is ranked #229 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
La Cresta is more Black than neighboring Hillcrest (3% Black), Potomac Park (3% Black), and Bakersfield Country Club (1.6% Black). La Cresta is less Black than neighboring East Bakersfield (5.2% Black), and Cottonwood (14.6% Black).
La Cresta's Asian Population
81 residents of La Cresta identify as Asian, or 0.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of La Cresta less than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, La Cresta is ranked #1157 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
La Cresta is more Asian than neighboring East Bakersfield (0.5% Asian), Hillcrest (0.5% Asian), Potomac Park (0.2% Asian), and Cottonwood (0.3% Asian). La Cresta is less Asian than neighboring Bakersfield Country Club (3% Asian).
La Cresta's Hispanic Population
6,291 residents of La Cresta identify as Hispanic, or 71.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of La Cresta considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, La Cresta is ranked #222 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
La Cresta is more Hispanic than neighboring Bakersfield Country Club (43.2% Hispanic). La Cresta is less Hispanic than neighboring East Bakersfield (85.1% Hispanic), Hillcrest (80.2% Hispanic), Potomac Park (90.6% Hispanic), and Cottonwood (78.4% Hispanic).
La Cresta's Native American/Other Population
80 residents of La Cresta identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of La Cresta 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, La Cresta is ranked #1072 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
La Cresta is more Native American/Other than neighboring East Bakersfield (0.6% Native American/Other), and Cottonwood (0.5% Native American/Other). La Cresta is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hillcrest (1.2% Native American/Other), and Bakersfield Country Club (1.4% Native American/Other).
La Cresta's Multiracial Population
207 residents of La Cresta identify as Multiracial, or 2.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of La Cresta roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, La Cresta is ranked #1257 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
La Cresta is more Multiracial than neighboring East Bakersfield (1.4% Multiracial), Hillcrest (1.5% Multiracial), Potomac Park (0.7% Multiracial), and Cottonwood (1.9% Multiracial). La Cresta is less Multiracial than neighboring Bakersfield Country Club (4.5% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.