Adelanto, CA Demographics

A map of Adelanto's Population by Race

Adelanto, California has an estimated population of 37,964, a less than 1% change from the 38,046 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 68.3% Hispanic, 15.8% Black, 8.1% White, 4.5% Multiracial, 1.7% Native American/Other, and 1.5% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Adelanto, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Adelanto has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less 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 Adelanto, that probability was 54.9% in 2020 and 50.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Adelanto is ranked the 225th 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). Adelanto was ranked the 224th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Adelanto's White Population

3,092 residents of Adelanto, or 8.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Adelanto is significantly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Adelanto ranks 1421st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Adelanto's White population has declined by an estimated 26.7%. White residents' share of Adelanto's population has decreased from 11.1% to 8.1%.

Adelanto is less White than neighboring Victorville (18.3% White), Mountain View Acres (24.6% White), Phelan (47% White), Spring Valley Lake (55.2% White), and Oak Hills (40.7% White).

Adelanto's Black Population

6,004 residents of Adelanto, or 15.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Adelanto is considerably higher than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Adelanto ranks 20th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Adelanto's Black population has declined by an estimated 14.7%. Black residents' share of Adelanto's population has decreased from 18.5% to 15.8%.

Adelanto is more Black than neighboring Victorville (15% Black), Mountain View Acres (12.1% Black), Phelan (0.6% Black), Spring Valley Lake (4.1% Black), and Oak Hills (2.2% Black).

Adelanto's Asian Population

577 residents of Adelanto, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Adelanto is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Adelanto ranks 723rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Adelanto's Asian population has declined by an estimated 39.8%. Asian residents' share of Adelanto's population has decreased from 2.5% to 1.5%.

Adelanto is less Asian than neighboring Victorville (3.8% Asian), Mountain View Acres (4.1% Asian), Phelan (3% Asian), Spring Valley Lake (2.8% Asian), and Oak Hills (5.9% Asian).

Adelanto's Hispanic Population

25,921 residents of Adelanto, or 68.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Adelanto is significantly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Adelanto ranks 288th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Adelanto's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 7.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Adelanto's population has increased from 63.5% to 68.3%.

Adelanto is more Hispanic than neighboring Victorville (58.7% Hispanic), Mountain View Acres (56.6% Hispanic), Phelan (45% Hispanic), Spring Valley Lake (36.4% Hispanic), and Oak Hills (44.5% Hispanic).

Adelanto's Native American/Other Population

644 residents of Adelanto, or 1.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Adelanto is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Adelanto ranks 590th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Adelanto's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 8.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Adelanto's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.7%.

Adelanto is more Native American/Other than neighboring Victorville (1.1% Native American/Other), Mountain View Acres (0% Native American/Other), Phelan (0.9% Native American/Other), and Spring Valley Lake (0.3% Native American/Other). Adelanto is less Native American/Other than neighboring Oak Hills (1.9% Native American/Other).

Adelanto's Multiracial Population

1,726 residents of Adelanto, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Adelanto is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Adelanto ranks 1205th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Adelanto's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 60.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Adelanto's population has increased from 2.8% to 4.5%.

Adelanto is more Multiracial than neighboring Victorville (3.2% Multiracial), Mountain View Acres (2.6% Multiracial), Phelan (3.5% Multiracial), and Spring Valley Lake (1.2% Multiracial). Adelanto is less Multiracial than neighboring Oak Hills (4.8% 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.