Bostonia, CA Demographics

A map of Bostonia's Population by Race

Bostonia, California has an estimated population of 16,765, a less than 1% change from the 16,882 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 48.6% White, 32.8% Hispanic, 8.8% Black, 4.9% Multiracial, 3.3% Asian, and 1.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Bostonia, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Bostonia has become more 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 Bostonia, that probability was 63.0% in 2020 and 64.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Bostonia is ranked the 389th 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). Bostonia was ranked the 380th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Bostonia's White Population

8,142 residents of Bostonia, or 48.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bostonia is considerably higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Bostonia ranks 945th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bostonia's White population has declined by an estimated 3.0%. White residents' share of Bostonia's population has decreased from 49.7% to 48.6%.

Bostonia is less White than neighboring El Cajon (51.9% White), Winter Gardens (64.4% White), Granite Hills (69.1% White), Santee (62.9% White), and Lakeside CDP (San Diego County) (62.1% White).

Bostonia's Black Population

1,481 residents of Bostonia, or 8.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Bostonia is slightly higher than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Bostonia ranks 157th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bostonia's Black population has grown by an estimated 38.9%. Black residents' share of Bostonia's population has increased from 6.3% to 8.8%.

Bostonia is more Black than neighboring El Cajon (5.8% Black), Winter Gardens (0.8% Black), Granite Hills (3.6% Black), Santee (1.8% Black), and Lakeside CDP (San Diego County) (1.3% Black).

Bostonia's Asian Population

545 residents of Bostonia, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bostonia is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Bostonia ranks 647th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bostonia's Asian population has grown by an estimated 4.4%. Asian residents' share of Bostonia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.3%.

Bostonia is more Asian than neighboring Granite Hills (0.7% Asian), and Lakeside CDP (San Diego County) (2% Asian). Bostonia is less Asian than neighboring El Cajon (5.3% Asian), Winter Gardens (3.8% Asian), and Santee (6.5% Asian).

Bostonia's Hispanic Population

5,496 residents of Bostonia, or 32.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bostonia is lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Bostonia ranks 576th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bostonia's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 3.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Bostonia's population has decreased from 33.8% to 32.8%.

Bostonia is more Hispanic than neighboring El Cajon (29% Hispanic), Winter Gardens (27.3% Hispanic), Granite Hills (21% Hispanic), Santee (20.9% Hispanic), and Lakeside CDP (San Diego County) (26.7% Hispanic).

Bostonia's Native American/Other Population

278 residents of Bostonia, or 1.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Bostonia is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Bostonia ranks 665th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bostonia's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 14.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Bostonia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.7%.

Bostonia is more Native American/Other than neighboring El Cajon (1.3% Native American/Other), Winter Gardens (0.8% Native American/Other), Granite Hills (0.3% Native American/Other), Santee (0.8% Native American/Other), and Lakeside CDP (San Diego County) (1.5% Native American/Other).

Bostonia's Multiracial Population

823 residents of Bostonia, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bostonia is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Bostonia ranks 566th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bostonia's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 13.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Bostonia's population has decreased from 5.7% to 4.9%.

Bostonia is more Multiracial than neighboring Winter Gardens (2.8% Multiracial). Bostonia is less Multiracial than neighboring El Cajon (6.7% Multiracial), Granite Hills (5.3% Multiracial), Santee (7.1% Multiracial), and Lakeside CDP (San Diego County) (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.