Vista, CA Demographics
A map of Vista's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Hispanic | 49,744 | 50.6% |
White | 35,518 | 36.1% |
Asian | 4,984 | 5.1% |
Multiracial | 4,317 | 4.4% |
Black | 2,410 | 2.4% |
Native American/Other | 1,408 | 1.4% |
Vista, California had a population of 98,381 in 2020. It was 36.1% White, 2.4% Black, 5.1% Asian, 50.6% Hispanic, 1.4% Native American/Other, and 4.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Vista, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,611 places in California, Vista is the 78th 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).
Vista's White Population
35,518 residents of Vista identify as White, or 36.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Vista roughly similar to the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Vista is ranked #1102 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Vista is less White than neighboring Lake San Marcos (76.4% White), Oceanside (45.1% White), Carlsbad (69% White), San Marcos (44.3% White), and Bonsall (63.5% White).
Vista's Black Population
2,410 residents of Vista identify as Black, or 2.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Vista roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Vista is ranked #371 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Vista is more Black than neighboring Lake San Marcos (0.5% Black), Carlsbad (1.1% Black), San Marcos (2% Black), and Bonsall (1.6% Black). Vista is less Black than neighboring Oceanside (3.7% Black).
Vista's Asian Population
4,984 residents of Vista identify as Asian, or 5.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Vista slightly less than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Vista is ranked #469 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Vista is more Asian than neighboring Bonsall (4.2% Asian). Vista is less Asian than neighboring Lake San Marcos (5.6% Asian), Oceanside (7.3% Asian), Carlsbad (7.8% Asian), and San Marcos (10.7% Asian).
Vista's Hispanic Population
49,744 residents of Vista identify as Hispanic, or 50.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Vista slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Vista is ranked #391 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Vista is more Hispanic than neighboring Lake San Marcos (12.9% Hispanic), Oceanside (36.4% Hispanic), Carlsbad (15.1% Hispanic), San Marcos (36.8% Hispanic), and Bonsall (24.1% Hispanic).
Vista's Native American/Other Population
1,408 residents of Vista 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 Vista 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, Vista is ranked #659 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Vista is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lake San Marcos (0.6% Native American/Other), Carlsbad (0.9% Native American/Other), San Marcos (1% Native American/Other), and Bonsall (0.9% Native American/Other). Vista is less Native American/Other than neighboring Oceanside (2% Native American/Other).
Vista's Multiracial Population
4,317 residents of Vista identify as Multiracial, or 4.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Vista roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Vista is ranked #857 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Vista is more Multiracial than neighboring Lake San Marcos (4.1% Multiracial). Vista is less Multiracial than neighboring Oceanside (5.6% Multiracial), Carlsbad (6% Multiracial), San Marcos (5.2% Multiracial), and Bonsall (5.7% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.