Loma Linda, CA Demographics

A map of Loma Linda's Population by Race

Loma Linda, California has an estimated population of 25,122, a slight increase from the 24,791 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 29.8% Hispanic, 28.5% White, 28.3% Asian, 7.8% Black, 3.4% Multiracial, and 2.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Loma Linda, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Loma Linda has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more 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 Loma Linda, that probability was 75.1% in 2020 and 74.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Loma Linda is ranked the 305th 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). Loma Linda was ranked the 307th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Loma Linda's White Population

7,159 residents of Loma Linda, or 28.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Loma Linda is lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Loma Linda ranks 1192nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Loma Linda's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Loma Linda's population has remained roughly unchanged at 28.5%.

Loma Linda is more White than neighboring Highgrove (18.6% White), Colton (9.6% White), and San Bernardino (11.9% White). Loma Linda is less White than neighboring Grand Terrace (34.3% White), and Redlands (40.6% White).

Loma Linda's Black Population

1,960 residents of Loma Linda, or 7.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Loma Linda is slightly higher than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Loma Linda ranks 84th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Loma Linda's Black population has declined by an estimated 15.6%. Black residents' share of Loma Linda's population has decreased from 9.4% to 7.8%.

Loma Linda is more Black than neighboring Grand Terrace (4.1% Black), Colton (7.5% Black), and Redlands (5.6% Black). Loma Linda is less Black than neighboring Highgrove (9.9% Black), and San Bernardino (10.6% Black).

Loma Linda's Asian Population

7,097 residents of Loma Linda, or 28.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Loma Linda is considerably higher than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Loma Linda ranks 90th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Loma Linda's Asian population has grown by an estimated 3.4%. Asian residents' share of Loma Linda's population has increased from 27.7% to 28.3%.

Loma Linda is more Asian than neighboring Grand Terrace (5.1% Asian), Highgrove (10.7% Asian), Colton (3.8% Asian), Redlands (8.2% Asian), and San Bernardino (3.6% Asian).

Loma Linda's Hispanic Population

7,498 residents of Loma Linda, or 29.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Loma Linda is considerably lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Loma Linda ranks 696th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Loma Linda's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 8.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Loma Linda's population has increased from 27.9% to 29.8%.

Loma Linda is less Hispanic than neighboring Grand Terrace (51.3% Hispanic), Highgrove (57% Hispanic), Colton (75.2% Hispanic), Redlands (39.5% Hispanic), and San Bernardino (70.2% Hispanic).

Loma Linda's Native American/Other Population

545 residents of Loma Linda, or 2.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Loma Linda is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Loma Linda ranks 806th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Loma Linda's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 79.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Loma Linda's population has increased from 1.2% to 2.2%.

Loma Linda is more Native American/Other than neighboring Grand Terrace (1.6% Native American/Other), Highgrove (0% Native American/Other), Colton (1.4% Native American/Other), Redlands (0.8% Native American/Other), and San Bernardino (1.1% Native American/Other).

Loma Linda's Multiracial Population

863 residents of Loma Linda, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Loma Linda is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Loma Linda ranks 745th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Loma Linda's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 29.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Loma Linda's population has decreased from 4.9% to 3.4%.

Loma Linda is more Multiracial than neighboring Colton (2.5% Multiracial), and San Bernardino (2.6% Multiracial). Loma Linda is less Multiracial than neighboring Grand Terrace (3.5% Multiracial), Highgrove (3.8% Multiracial), and Redlands (5.3% 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.