Bonita, CA Demographics

A map of Bonita's Population by Race

Bonita, California has an estimated population of 12,652, a slight decrease from the 12,917 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 48.6% Hispanic, 34.3% White, 12.1% Asian, 3.1% Multiracial, 1.9% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Bonita, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Bonita 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 Bonita, that probability was 64.3% in 2020 and 63.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Bonita is ranked the 439th 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). Bonita was ranked the 436th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Bonita's White Population

4,342 residents of Bonita, or 34.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bonita is comparable to the share in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Bonita ranks 1147th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bonita's White population has grown by an estimated 2.4%. White residents' share of Bonita's population has increased from 32.8% to 34.3%.

Bonita is more White than neighboring Chula Vista (15.3% White), La Presa (23.5% White), Lemon Grove (26.9% White), and National City (10.6% White). Bonita is less White than neighboring Spring Valley CDP (San Diego County) (36.9% White).

Bonita's Black Population

242 residents of Bonita, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Bonita is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Bonita ranks 305th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bonita's Black population has declined by an estimated 41.4%. Black residents' share of Bonita's population has decreased from 3.2% to 1.9%.

Bonita is less Black than neighboring Chula Vista (4.7% Black), La Presa (11.4% Black), Lemon Grove (12% Black), National City (5.1% Black), and Spring Valley CDP (San Diego County) (11.2% Black).

Bonita's Asian Population

1,531 residents of Bonita, or 12.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bonita is slightly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Bonita ranks 312th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bonita's Asian population has grown by an estimated 21.8%. Asian residents' share of Bonita's population has increased from 9.7% to 12.1%.

Bonita is more Asian than neighboring La Presa (9.3% Asian), Lemon Grove (10% Asian), and Spring Valley CDP (San Diego County) (5.3% Asian). Bonita is less Asian than neighboring Chula Vista (14.2% Asian), and National City (16.7% Asian).

Bonita's Hispanic Population

6,151 residents of Bonita, or 48.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bonita is higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Bonita ranks 405th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bonita's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 2.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Bonita's population has remained roughly unchanged at 48.6%.

Bonita is more Hispanic than neighboring Lemon Grove (45.4% Hispanic), and Spring Valley CDP (San Diego County) (40.7% Hispanic). Bonita is less Hispanic than neighboring Chula Vista (61.1% Hispanic), La Presa (50.3% Hispanic), and National City (63.5% Hispanic).

Bonita's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Bonita, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Bonita is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Bonita ranks 761st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bonita's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Bonita's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.0%.

Bonita is less Native American/Other than neighboring Chula Vista (0.9% Native American/Other), La Presa (1.6% Native American/Other), Lemon Grove (0.7% Native American/Other), National City (1.2% Native American/Other), and Spring Valley CDP (San Diego County) (1.1% Native American/Other).

Bonita's Multiracial Population

386 residents of Bonita, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bonita is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Bonita ranks 880th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bonita's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 31.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Bonita's population has decreased from 4.3% to 3.1%.

Bonita is more Multiracial than neighboring National City (2.9% Multiracial). Bonita is less Multiracial than neighboring Chula Vista (3.9% Multiracial), La Presa (4% Multiracial), Lemon Grove (5% Multiracial), and Spring Valley CDP (San Diego County) (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.