Lomita, CA Demographics

A map of Lomita's Population by Race

Lomita, California had a population of 20,921 in 2020. It was 34.7% White, 5.4% Black, 16.4% Asian, 36.8% Hispanic, 1.5% Native American/Other, and 5.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Lomita, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,611 places in California, Lomita is the 343rd 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).

Lomita's White Population

7,269 residents of Lomita identify as White, or 34.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Lomita roughly similar to the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Lomita is ranked #1121 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Lomita is more White than neighboring West Carson (16.4% White), and Carson (6.9% White). Lomita is less White than neighboring Rolling Hills Estates (54.3% White), Rolling Hills (64.9% White), and Torrance (35.3% White).

Lomita's Black Population

1,129 residents of Lomita identify as Black, or 5.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Lomita roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Lomita is ranked #185 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Lomita is more Black than neighboring Rolling Hills Estates (1.1% Black), Rolling Hills (1.3% Black), and Torrance (3.3% Black). Lomita is less Black than neighboring West Carson (9.5% Black), and Carson (22.3% Black).

Lomita's Asian Population

3,436 residents of Lomita identify as Asian, or 16.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Lomita roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Lomita is ranked #173 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Lomita is less Asian than neighboring Rolling Hills Estates (30.1% Asian), West Carson (34.5% Asian), Rolling Hills (20.4% Asian), Torrance (35.3% Asian), and Carson (26.2% Asian).

Lomita's Hispanic Population

7,691 residents of Lomita identify as Hispanic, or 36.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Lomita roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Lomita is ranked #525 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Lomita is more Hispanic than neighboring Rolling Hills Estates (7.7% Hispanic), West Carson (34% Hispanic), Rolling Hills (7% Hispanic), and Torrance (19.1% Hispanic). Lomita is less Hispanic than neighboring Carson (39.4% Hispanic).

Lomita's Native American/Other Population

318 residents of Lomita identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Lomita 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, Lomita is ranked #599 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Lomita is more Native American/Other than neighboring Rolling Hills Estates (1.1% Native American/Other), Rolling Hills (0.9% Native American/Other), and Torrance (1.2% Native American/Other). Lomita is less Native American/Other than neighboring West Carson (1.9% Native American/Other), and Carson (2.4% Native American/Other).

Lomita's Multiracial Population

1,078 residents of Lomita identify as Multiracial, or 5.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Lomita roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Lomita is ranked #659 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Lomita is more Multiracial than neighboring West Carson (3.6% Multiracial), and Carson (2.9% Multiracial). Lomita is less Multiracial than neighboring Rolling Hills Estates (5.7% Multiracial), Rolling Hills (5.6% Multiracial), and Torrance (5.9% Multiracial).

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