La Quinta, CA Demographics
A map of La Quinta's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 21,040 | 56.0% |
Hispanic | 12,852 | 34.2% |
Asian | 1,464 | 3.9% |
Multiracial | 1,220 | 3.2% |
Black | 636 | 1.7% |
Native American/Other | 346 | 0.9% |
La Quinta, California had a population of 37,558 in 2020. It was 56.0% White, 1.7% Black, 3.9% Asian, 34.2% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 3.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of La Quinta, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,611 places in California, La Quinta is the 228th 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 Quinta's White Population
21,040 residents of La Quinta identify as White, or 56.0%. This makes the White share of the population of La Quinta considerably larger than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, La Quinta is ranked #845 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
La Quinta is more White than neighboring Vista Santa Rosa (9.5% White), Bermuda Dunes (51.1% White), and Indio (24.1% White). La Quinta is less White than neighboring Indian Wells (86.9% White), and Palm Desert (63.6% White).
La Quinta's Black Population
636 residents of La Quinta identify as Black, or 1.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of La Quinta roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, La Quinta is ranked #490 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
La Quinta is more Black than neighboring Vista Santa Rosa (0.3% Black), and Indian Wells (0.8% Black). La Quinta is less Black than neighboring Bermuda Dunes (2.2% Black), Indio (2% Black), and Palm Desert (1.8% Black).
La Quinta's Asian Population
1,464 residents of La Quinta identify as Asian, or 3.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of La Quinta slightly less than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, La Quinta is ranked #561 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
La Quinta is more Asian than neighboring Vista Santa Rosa (0.6% Asian), Indian Wells (2.7% Asian), Bermuda Dunes (3.3% Asian), and Indio (2.2% Asian). La Quinta is less Asian than neighboring Palm Desert (4.6% Asian).
La Quinta's Hispanic Population
12,852 residents of La Quinta identify as Hispanic, or 34.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of La Quinta slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, La Quinta is ranked #572 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
La Quinta is more Hispanic than neighboring Indian Wells (6.5% Hispanic), and Palm Desert (26% Hispanic). La Quinta is less Hispanic than neighboring Vista Santa Rosa (85% Hispanic), Bermuda Dunes (38.5% Hispanic), and Indio (69.1% Hispanic).
La Quinta's Native American/Other Population
346 residents of La Quinta 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 Quinta 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 Quinta is ranked #1072 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
La Quinta is more Native American/Other than neighboring Indian Wells (0.8% Native American/Other), Indio (0.8% Native American/Other), and Palm Desert (0.8% Native American/Other). La Quinta is less Native American/Other than neighboring Vista Santa Rosa (3.4% Native American/Other), and Bermuda Dunes (1.3% Native American/Other).
La Quinta's Multiracial Population
1,220 residents of La Quinta identify as Multiracial, or 3.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of La Quinta roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, La Quinta is ranked #1141 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
La Quinta is more Multiracial than neighboring Vista Santa Rosa (1.2% Multiracial), Indian Wells (2.3% Multiracial), and Indio (1.8% Multiracial). La Quinta is less Multiracial than neighboring Bermuda Dunes (3.7% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.