Bonsall, CA Demographics

A map of Bonsall's Population by Race

Bonsall, California has an estimated population of 4,332, a decrease from the 4,546 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 60.4% White, 30.6% Hispanic, 5.3% Multiracial, 2.7% Asian, 1.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Bonsall, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Bonsall is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Bonsall, that probability was 53.3% in 2020 and 53.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Bonsall is ranked the 689th 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). Bonsall was ranked the 680th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Bonsall's White Population

2,617 residents of Bonsall, or 60.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bonsall is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Bonsall ranks 703rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bonsall's White population has declined by an estimated 9.3%. White residents' share of Bonsall's population has decreased from 63.5% to 60.4%.

Bonsall is more White than neighboring Vista (36.2% White), Fallbrook (36.2% White), Oceanside (42.6% White), and Camp Pendleton Mainside (45% White). Bonsall is less White than neighboring Hidden Meadows (69.9% White).

Bonsall's Black Population

42 residents of Bonsall, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Bonsall is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Bonsall ranks 511th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bonsall's Black population has declined by an estimated 44.0%. Black residents' share of Bonsall's population has decreased from 1.6% to 1.0%.

Bonsall is less Black than neighboring Hidden Meadows (5% Black), Vista (2.7% Black), Fallbrook (3.3% Black), Oceanside (4.2% Black), and Camp Pendleton Mainside (8.6% Black).

Bonsall's Asian Population

117 residents of Bonsall, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bonsall is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Bonsall ranks 540th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bonsall's Asian population has declined by an estimated 38.4%. Asian residents' share of Bonsall's population has decreased from 4.2% to 2.7%.

Bonsall is less Asian than neighboring Hidden Meadows (3% Asian), Vista (5.6% Asian), Fallbrook (3.1% Asian), Oceanside (8.2% Asian), and Camp Pendleton Mainside (4.1% Asian).

Bonsall's Hispanic Population

1,327 residents of Bonsall, or 30.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bonsall is lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Bonsall ranks 776th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bonsall's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 21.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Bonsall's population has increased from 24.1% to 30.6%.

Bonsall is more Hispanic than neighboring Hidden Meadows (14.5% Hispanic). Bonsall is less Hispanic than neighboring Vista (49.4% Hispanic), Fallbrook (53.1% Hispanic), Oceanside (37.5% Hispanic), and Camp Pendleton Mainside (35.9% Hispanic).

Bonsall's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Bonsall, 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 Bonsall is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Bonsall ranks 1114th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bonsall's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Bonsall's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Bonsall is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hidden Meadows (2.8% Native American/Other), Vista (1.3% Native American/Other), Fallbrook (0.8% Native American/Other), Oceanside (1.2% Native American/Other), and Camp Pendleton Mainside (1.6% Native American/Other).

Bonsall's Multiracial Population

229 residents of Bonsall, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bonsall is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Bonsall ranks 569th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bonsall's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 10.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Bonsall's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.3%.

Bonsall is more Multiracial than neighboring Hidden Meadows (4.9% Multiracial), Vista (4.9% Multiracial), Fallbrook (3.5% Multiracial), and Camp Pendleton Mainside (4.7% Multiracial). Bonsall is less Multiracial than neighboring Oceanside (6.3% 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.