Azusa, CA Demographics

A map of Azusa's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	32,067	32,020	65.4%	64.0%
Asian	7,364	7,187	15.0%	14.4%
White	6,745	7,751	13.8%	15.5%
Black	1,242	1,589	2.5%	3.2%
Multiracial	1,121	1,041	2.3%	2.1%
Native American/Other	492	412	1.0%	0.8%

Azusa, California has an estimated population of 49,031, a slight decrease from the 50,000 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 65.4% Hispanic, 15.0% Asian, 13.8% White, 2.5% Black, 2.3% Multiracial, and 1.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Azusa, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Azusa 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 Azusa, that probability was 54.4% in 2020 and 52.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Azusa is ranked the 192nd 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). Azusa was ranked the 190th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Azusa's White Population

6,745 residents of Azusa, or 13.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Azusa is significantly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Azusa ranks 1351st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Azusa's White population has declined by an estimated 13.0%. White residents' share of Azusa's population has decreased from 15.5% to 13.8%.

Azusa is more White than neighboring Citrus (10.5% White), Vincent (6.6% White), and Irwindale (3.3% White). Azusa is less White than neighboring Duarte (23.5% White), and Covina (19.2% White).

Azusa's Black Population

1,242 residents of Azusa, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Azusa is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Azusa ranks 307th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Azusa's Black population has declined by an estimated 21.8%. Black residents' share of Azusa's population has decreased from 3.2% to 2.5%.

Azusa is more Black than neighboring Citrus (2.3% Black), and Irwindale (0% Black). Azusa is less Black than neighboring Vincent (2.7% Black), Duarte (4% Black), and Covina (4.2% Black).

Azusa's Asian Population

7,364 residents of Azusa, or 15.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Azusa is comparable to the share in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Azusa ranks 196th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Azusa's Asian population has grown by an estimated 2.5%. Asian residents' share of Azusa's population has increased from 14.4% to 15.0%.

Azusa is more Asian than neighboring Citrus (4.9% Asian), Covina (13.4% Asian), and Irwindale (1.7% Asian). Azusa is less Asian than neighboring Vincent (16.3% Asian), and Duarte (17.9% Asian).

Azusa's Hispanic Population

32,067 residents of Azusa, or 65.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Azusa is significantly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Azusa ranks 285th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Azusa's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Azusa's population has increased from 64.0% to 65.4%.

Azusa is more Hispanic than neighboring Duarte (49.4% Hispanic), and Covina (59.4% Hispanic). Azusa is less Hispanic than neighboring Citrus (80.2% Hispanic), Vincent (71.5% Hispanic), and Irwindale (93.6% Hispanic).

Azusa's Native American/Other Population

492 residents of Azusa, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Azusa is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Azusa ranks 1194th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Azusa's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 19.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Azusa's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Azusa is more Native American/Other than neighboring Citrus (0.2% Native American/Other), and Irwindale (0.5% Native American/Other). Azusa is less Native American/Other than neighboring Covina (1.4% Native American/Other).

Azusa's Multiracial Population

1,121 residents of Azusa, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Azusa is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Azusa ranks 1317th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Azusa's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 7.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Azusa's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.3%.

Azusa is more Multiracial than neighboring Citrus (1.9% Multiracial), Vincent (1.9% Multiracial), and Irwindale (0.9% Multiracial). Azusa is less Multiracial than neighboring Duarte (4.2% Multiracial), and Covina (2.4% 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.