Lemon Grove, CA Demographics

A map of Lemon Grove's Population by Race

Lemon Grove, California had a population of 27,627 in 2020. It was 27.1% White, 11.5% Black, 8.5% Asian, 46.5% Hispanic, 1.7% Native American/Other, and 4.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Lemon Grove, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,611 places in California, Lemon Grove is the 282nd 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).

Lemon Grove's White Population

7,479 residents of Lemon Grove identify as White, or 27.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Lemon Grove slightly less than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Lemon Grove is ranked #1219 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Lemon Grove is more White than neighboring La Presa (21.4% White). Lemon Grove is less White than neighboring La Mesa (53.4% White), Spring Valley (36.4% White), Bonita (32.8% White), and Casa de Oro-Mount Helix (60.5% White).

Lemon Grove's Black Population

3,174 residents of Lemon Grove identify as Black, or 11.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Lemon Grove slightly larger than the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Lemon Grove is ranked #55 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Lemon Grove is more Black than neighboring La Presa (10.8% Black), La Mesa (6.5% Black), Spring Valley (9.8% Black), Bonita (3.2% Black), and Casa de Oro-Mount Helix (6% Black).

Lemon Grove's Asian Population

2,360 residents of Lemon Grove identify as Asian, or 8.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Lemon Grove slightly less than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Lemon Grove is ranked #337 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Lemon Grove is more Asian than neighboring La Mesa (6.4% Asian), Spring Valley (6.4% Asian), and Casa de Oro-Mount Helix (3.7% Asian). Lemon Grove is less Asian than neighboring La Presa (9.9% Asian), and Bonita (9.7% Asian).

Lemon Grove's Hispanic Population

12,850 residents of Lemon Grove identify as Hispanic, or 46.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Lemon Grove slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Lemon Grove is ranked #423 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Lemon Grove is more Hispanic than neighboring La Mesa (25.7% Hispanic), Spring Valley (40.4% Hispanic), and Casa de Oro-Mount Helix (23.2% Hispanic). Lemon Grove is less Hispanic than neighboring La Presa (51.4% Hispanic), and Bonita (48.6% Hispanic).

Lemon Grove's Native American/Other Population

463 residents of Lemon Grove identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Lemon Grove 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, Lemon Grove is ranked #490 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Lemon Grove is more Native American/Other than neighboring La Presa (1.5% Native American/Other), La Mesa (1.4% Native American/Other), Spring Valley (1.5% Native American/Other), Bonita (1.3% Native American/Other), and Casa de Oro-Mount Helix (1.2% Native American/Other).

Lemon Grove's Multiracial Population

1,301 residents of Lemon Grove identify as Multiracial, or 4.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Lemon Grove roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Lemon Grove is ranked #780 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Lemon Grove is more Multiracial than neighboring Bonita (4.3% Multiracial). Lemon Grove is less Multiracial than neighboring La Presa (5% Multiracial), La Mesa (6.6% Multiracial), Spring Valley (5.5% Multiracial), and Casa de Oro-Mount Helix (5.5% Multiracial).

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