Beaumont, CA Demographics

A map of Beaumont's Population by Race

Beaumont, California has an estimated population of 56,266, an increase from the 53,036 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 46.8% Hispanic, 33.8% White, 8.1% Black, 6.8% Asian, 3.5% Multiracial, and 1.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Beaumont, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Beaumont has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Beaumont, that probability was 67.5% in 2020 and 65.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Beaumont is ranked the 165th 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). Beaumont was ranked the 177th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Beaumont's White Population

18,991 residents of Beaumont, or 33.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Beaumont is comparable to the share in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Beaumont ranks 1107th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Beaumont's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Beaumont's population has decreased from 36.0% to 33.8%.

Beaumont is more White than neighboring Banning (33.3% White), and San Jacinto (20.7% White). Beaumont is less White than neighboring Cherry Valley (58.4% White), Calimesa (60.7% White), and Oak Glen (88% White).

Beaumont's Black Population

4,585 residents of Beaumont, or 8.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Beaumont is slightly higher than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Beaumont ranks 121st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Beaumont's Black population has grown by an estimated 10.0%. Black residents' share of Beaumont's population has remained roughly unchanged at 8.1%.

Beaumont is more Black than neighboring Cherry Valley (0.7% Black), Banning (7.1% Black), Calimesa (2.7% Black), San Jacinto (5% Black), and Oak Glen (5.3% Black).

Beaumont's Asian Population

3,837 residents of Beaumont, or 6.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Beaumont is lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Beaumont ranks 342nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Beaumont's Asian population has declined by an estimated 14.0%. Asian residents' share of Beaumont's population has decreased from 8.4% to 6.8%.

Beaumont is more Asian than neighboring Cherry Valley (2.1% Asian), Banning (5.1% Asian), Calimesa (0.9% Asian), San Jacinto (2.7% Asian), and Oak Glen (1.6% Asian).

Beaumont's Hispanic Population

26,325 residents of Beaumont, or 46.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Beaumont is higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Beaumont ranks 460th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Beaumont's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 16.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Beaumont's population has increased from 42.5% to 46.8%.

Beaumont is more Hispanic than neighboring Cherry Valley (35.2% Hispanic), Calimesa (31.1% Hispanic), and Oak Glen (4.1% Hispanic). Beaumont is less Hispanic than neighboring Banning (50.6% Hispanic), and San Jacinto (64.4% Hispanic).

Beaumont's Native American/Other Population

572 residents of Beaumont, 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 Beaumont is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Beaumont ranks 753rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Beaumont's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 16.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Beaumont's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Beaumont is more Native American/Other than neighboring Cherry Valley (0.3% Native American/Other), Calimesa (0.8% Native American/Other), and Oak Glen (0% Native American/Other). Beaumont is less Native American/Other than neighboring Banning (1.3% Native American/Other), and San Jacinto (2.1% Native American/Other).

Beaumont's Multiracial Population

1,956 residents of Beaumont, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Beaumont is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Beaumont ranks 978th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Beaumont's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 7.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Beaumont's population has decreased from 4.0% to 3.5%.

Beaumont is more Multiracial than neighboring Cherry Valley (3.3% Multiracial), Banning (2.6% Multiracial), and Oak Glen (1% Multiracial). Beaumont is less Multiracial than neighboring Calimesa (3.8% Multiracial), and San Jacinto (5.1% 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.