Rosamond, CA Demographics

A map of Rosamond's Population by Race

Rosamond, California had a population of 20,961 in 2020. It was 36.9% White, 9.9% Black, 3.0% Asian, 43.1% Hispanic, 1.4% Native American/Other, and 5.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Rosamond, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,611 places in California, Rosamond is the 342nd 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).

Rosamond's White Population

7,737 residents of Rosamond identify as White, or 36.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Rosamond roughly similar to the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Rosamond is ranked #1092 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Rosamond is more White than neighboring Mojave (30.4% White), and Lancaster (24.4% White). Rosamond is less White than neighboring Quartz Hill (49.2% White), Elizabeth Lake (70.6% White), and Leona Valley (76.3% White).

Rosamond's Black Population

2,068 residents of Rosamond identify as Black, or 9.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Rosamond roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Rosamond is ranked #74 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Rosamond is more Black than neighboring Quartz Hill (6.8% Black), Elizabeth Lake (1.2% Black), and Leona Valley (0.5% Black). Rosamond is less Black than neighboring Mojave (19.6% Black), and Lancaster (20.5% Black).

Rosamond's Asian Population

624 residents of Rosamond identify as Asian, or 3.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Rosamond less than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Rosamond is ranked #652 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Rosamond is more Asian than neighboring Mojave (1.5% Asian), Quartz Hill (2.7% Asian), Elizabeth Lake (1.5% Asian), and Leona Valley (1.2% Asian). Rosamond is less Asian than neighboring Lancaster (4.4% Asian).

Rosamond's Hispanic Population

9,025 residents of Rosamond identify as Hispanic, or 43.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Rosamond roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Rosamond is ranked #453 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Rosamond is more Hispanic than neighboring Mojave (42.6% Hispanic), Quartz Hill (34.8% Hispanic), Elizabeth Lake (20.5% Hispanic), and Leona Valley (14.4% Hispanic). Rosamond is less Hispanic than neighboring Lancaster (45.1% Hispanic).

Rosamond's Native American/Other Population

286 residents of Rosamond identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Rosamond 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, Rosamond is ranked #659 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Rosamond is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lancaster (1.3% Native American/Other), Quartz Hill (1.2% Native American/Other), and Elizabeth Lake (0.8% Native American/Other). Rosamond is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mojave (2.1% Native American/Other), and Leona Valley (1.7% Native American/Other).

Rosamond's Multiracial Population

1,221 residents of Rosamond identify as Multiracial, or 5.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Rosamond roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Rosamond is ranked #515 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Rosamond is more Multiracial than neighboring Mojave (3.7% Multiracial), Lancaster (4.3% Multiracial), Quartz Hill (5.2% Multiracial), and Elizabeth Lake (5.3% Multiracial). Rosamond is less Multiracial than neighboring Leona Valley (5.9% Multiracial).

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