Rowland Heights, CA Demographics

A map of Rowland Heights's Population by Race

Rowland Heights, California had a population of 48,231 in 2020. It was 7.2% White, 1.4% Black, 61.3% Asian, 28.0% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 1.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Rowland Heights, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,611 places in California, Rowland Heights is the 197th 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).

Rowland Heights's White Population

3,467 residents of Rowland Heights identify as White, or 7.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Rowland Heights considerably less than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Rowland Heights is ranked #1487 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Rowland Heights is more White than neighboring South San Jose Hills (3.1% White). Rowland Heights is less White than neighboring Brea (38.6% White), Industry (31.1% White), La Habra Heights (42.6% White), and Walnut (9.1% White).

Rowland Heights's Black Population

655 residents of Rowland Heights identify as Black, or 1.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Rowland Heights roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Rowland Heights is ranked #566 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Rowland Heights is more Black than neighboring South San Jose Hills (0.8% Black), and La Habra Heights (0.7% Black). Rowland Heights is less Black than neighboring Brea (1.7% Black), Industry (3% Black), and Walnut (2.4% Black).

Rowland Heights's Asian Population

29,583 residents of Rowland Heights identify as Asian, or 61.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Rowland Heights considerably larger than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Rowland Heights is ranked #12 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Rowland Heights is more Asian than neighboring South San Jose Hills (11.7% Asian), Brea (27.6% Asian), Industry (12.5% Asian), and La Habra Heights (20.2% Asian). Rowland Heights is less Asian than neighboring Walnut (67.1% Asian).

Rowland Heights's Hispanic Population

13,515 residents of Rowland Heights identify as Hispanic, or 28.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Rowland Heights slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Rowland Heights is ranked #692 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Rowland Heights is more Hispanic than neighboring Brea (27.4% Hispanic), and Walnut (18.7% Hispanic). Rowland Heights is less Hispanic than neighboring South San Jose Hills (83.2% Hispanic), Industry (49.2% Hispanic), and La Habra Heights (31.9% Hispanic).

Rowland Heights's Native American/Other Population

242 residents of Rowland Heights identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Rowland Heights 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, Rowland Heights is ranked #1399 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Rowland Heights is less Native American/Other than neighboring South San Jose Hills (0.6% Native American/Other), Brea (0.8% Native American/Other), Industry (0.8% Native American/Other), and La Habra Heights (1% Native American/Other).

Rowland Heights's Multiracial Population

769 residents of Rowland Heights identify as Multiracial, or 1.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Rowland Heights roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Rowland Heights is ranked #1374 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Rowland Heights is more Multiracial than neighboring South San Jose Hills (0.6% Multiracial). Rowland Heights is less Multiracial than neighboring Brea (3.9% Multiracial), Industry (3.4% Multiracial), La Habra Heights (3.6% Multiracial), and Walnut (2.2% Multiracial).

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