Calimesa, CA Demographics

A map of Calimesa's Population by Race

Calimesa, California has an estimated population of 10,902, an increase from the 10,026 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 60.7% White, 31.1% Hispanic, 3.8% Multiracial, 2.7% Black, 0.9% Asian, and 0.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Calimesa, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Calimesa 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 Calimesa, that probability was 53.7% in 2020 and 53.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Calimesa is ranked the 478th 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). Calimesa was ranked the 495th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Calimesa's White Population

6,617 residents of Calimesa, or 60.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Calimesa is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Calimesa ranks 748th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Calimesa's White population has grown by an estimated 7.5%. White residents' share of Calimesa's population has decreased from 61.4% to 60.7%.

Calimesa is more White than neighboring Yucaipa (53.9% White), Cherry Valley (58.4% White), Mentone (45.4% White), and Beaumont (33.8% White). Calimesa is less White than neighboring Oak Glen (88% White).

Calimesa's Black Population

294 residents of Calimesa, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Calimesa is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Calimesa ranks 503rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Calimesa's Black population has grown by an estimated 76.0%. Black residents' share of Calimesa's population has increased from 1.7% to 2.7%.

Calimesa is more Black than neighboring Yucaipa (1.1% Black), and Cherry Valley (0.7% Black). Calimesa is less Black than neighboring Mentone (4.8% Black), Beaumont (8.1% Black), and Oak Glen (5.3% Black).

Calimesa's Asian Population

99 residents of Calimesa, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Calimesa is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Calimesa ranks 689th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Calimesa's Asian population has declined by an estimated 64.0%. Asian residents' share of Calimesa's population has decreased from 2.7% to 0.9%.

Calimesa is less Asian than neighboring Yucaipa (3.2% Asian), Cherry Valley (2.1% Asian), Mentone (6.5% Asian), Beaumont (6.8% Asian), and Oak Glen (1.6% Asian).

Calimesa's Hispanic Population

3,386 residents of Calimesa, or 31.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Calimesa is lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Calimesa ranks 679th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Calimesa's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 17.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Calimesa's population has increased from 28.9% to 31.1%.

Calimesa is more Hispanic than neighboring Oak Glen (4.1% Hispanic). Calimesa is less Hispanic than neighboring Yucaipa (36.3% Hispanic), Cherry Valley (35.2% Hispanic), Mentone (40.5% Hispanic), and Beaumont (46.8% Hispanic).

Calimesa's Native American/Other Population

89 residents of Calimesa, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Calimesa is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Calimesa ranks 981st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Calimesa's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 14.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Calimesa's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Calimesa is more Native American/Other than neighboring Cherry Valley (0.3% Native American/Other), and Oak Glen (0% Native American/Other). Calimesa is less Native American/Other than neighboring Yucaipa (1.5% Native American/Other), Mentone (1.1% Native American/Other), and Beaumont (1% Native American/Other).

Calimesa's Multiracial Population

417 residents of Calimesa, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Calimesa is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Calimesa ranks 893rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Calimesa's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 3.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Calimesa's population has decreased from 4.3% to 3.8%.

Calimesa is more Multiracial than neighboring Cherry Valley (3.3% Multiracial), Mentone (1.7% Multiracial), Beaumont (3.5% Multiracial), and Oak Glen (1% Multiracial). Calimesa is less Multiracial than neighboring Yucaipa (4% 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.