Banning, CA Demographics

A map of Banning's Population by Race

Banning, California has an estimated population of 31,093, an increase from the 29,505 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 50.6% Hispanic, 33.3% White, 7.1% Black, 5.1% Asian, 2.6% Multiracial, and 1.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Banning, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Banning 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 Banning, that probability was 64.5% in 2020 and 62.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Banning is ranked the 263rd 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). Banning was ranked the 274th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Banning's White Population

10,347 residents of Banning, or 33.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Banning is comparable to the share in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Banning ranks 1090th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Banning's White population has declined by an estimated 5.6%. White residents' share of Banning's population has decreased from 37.2% to 33.3%.

Banning is less White than neighboring Cherry Valley (58.4% White), Beaumont (33.8% White), Oak Glen (88% White), Cabazon (46.1% White), and Calimesa (60.7% White).

Banning's Black Population

2,217 residents of Banning, or 7.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Banning is comparable to the share in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Banning ranks 137th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Banning's Black population has grown by an estimated 5.0%. Black residents' share of Banning's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.1%.

Banning is more Black than neighboring Cherry Valley (0.7% Black), Oak Glen (5.3% Black), Cabazon (1.1% Black), and Calimesa (2.7% Black). Banning is less Black than neighboring Beaumont (8.1% Black).

Banning's Asian Population

1,591 residents of Banning, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Banning is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Banning ranks 438th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Banning's Asian population has declined by an estimated 6.2%. Asian residents' share of Banning's population has decreased from 5.8% to 5.1%.

Banning is more Asian than neighboring Cherry Valley (2.1% Asian), Oak Glen (1.6% Asian), Cabazon (0.3% Asian), and Calimesa (0.9% Asian). Banning is less Asian than neighboring Beaumont (6.8% Asian).

Banning's Hispanic Population

15,738 residents of Banning, or 50.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Banning is considerably higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Banning ranks 431st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Banning's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 17.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Banning's population has increased from 45.5% to 50.6%.

Banning is more Hispanic than neighboring Cherry Valley (35.2% Hispanic), Beaumont (46.8% Hispanic), Oak Glen (4.1% Hispanic), Cabazon (46.2% Hispanic), and Calimesa (31.1% Hispanic).

Banning's Native American/Other Population

394 residents of Banning, or 1.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Banning is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Banning ranks 595th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Banning's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 14.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Banning's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.3%.

Banning is more Native American/Other than neighboring Cherry Valley (0.3% Native American/Other), Beaumont (1% Native American/Other), Oak Glen (0% Native American/Other), and Calimesa (0.8% Native American/Other). Banning is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cabazon (2% Native American/Other).

Banning's Multiracial Population

806 residents of Banning, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Banning is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Banning ranks 1196th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Banning's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 4.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Banning's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.6%.

Banning is more Multiracial than neighboring Oak Glen (1% Multiracial). Banning is less Multiracial than neighboring Cherry Valley (3.3% Multiracial), Beaumont (3.5% Multiracial), Cabazon (4.5% Multiracial), and Calimesa (3.8% 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.