Camp Pendleton South, CA Demographics

A map of Camp Pendleton South's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	7,281	6,453	46.2%	51.8%
Hispanic	4,743	3,590	30.1%	28.8%
Asian	1,391	401	8.8%	3.2%
Black	1,071	1,048	6.8%	8.4%
Multiracial	945	744	6.0%	6.0%
Native American/Other	335	232	2.1%	1.9%

Camp Pendleton South, California has an estimated population of 15,766, a large increase from the 12,468 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 46.2% White, 30.1% Hispanic, 8.8% Asian, 6.8% Black, 6.0% Multiracial, and 2.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Camp Pendleton South, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Camp Pendleton South has become more 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 Camp Pendleton South, that probability was 63.7% in 2020 and 68.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Camp Pendleton South is ranked the 396th 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). Camp Pendleton South was ranked the 446th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Camp Pendleton South's White Population

7,281 residents of Camp Pendleton South, or 46.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Camp Pendleton South is considerably higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Camp Pendleton South ranks 912th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Camp Pendleton South's White population has grown by an estimated 12.8%. White residents' share of Camp Pendleton South's population has decreased from 51.8% to 46.2%.

Camp Pendleton South is more White than neighboring Oceanside (42.6% White), Camp Pendleton Mainside (45% White), and Vista (36.2% White). Camp Pendleton South is less White than neighboring Carlsbad (65.7% White), and Bonsall (60.4% White).

Camp Pendleton South's Black Population

1,071 residents of Camp Pendleton South, or 6.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Camp Pendleton South is comparable to the share in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Camp Pendleton South ranks 104th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Camp Pendleton South's Black population has grown by an estimated 2.2%. Black residents' share of Camp Pendleton South's population has decreased from 8.4% to 6.8%.

Camp Pendleton South is more Black than neighboring Oceanside (4.2% Black), Carlsbad (1.3% Black), Vista (2.7% Black), and Bonsall (1% Black). Camp Pendleton South is less Black than neighboring Camp Pendleton Mainside (8.6% Black).

Camp Pendleton South's Asian Population

1,391 residents of Camp Pendleton South, or 8.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Camp Pendleton South is lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Camp Pendleton South ranks 634th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Camp Pendleton South's Asian population has grown by an estimated 246.9%. Asian residents' share of Camp Pendleton South's population has increased from 3.2% to 8.8%.

Camp Pendleton South is more Asian than neighboring Oceanside (8.2% Asian), Camp Pendleton Mainside (4.1% Asian), Carlsbad (8% Asian), Vista (5.6% Asian), and Bonsall (2.7% Asian).

Camp Pendleton South's Hispanic Population

4,743 residents of Camp Pendleton South, or 30.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Camp Pendleton South is considerably lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Camp Pendleton South ranks 681st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Camp Pendleton South's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 32.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Camp Pendleton South's population has increased from 28.8% to 30.1%.

Camp Pendleton South is more Hispanic than neighboring Carlsbad (17.4% Hispanic). Camp Pendleton South is less Hispanic than neighboring Oceanside (37.5% Hispanic), Camp Pendleton Mainside (35.9% Hispanic), Vista (49.4% Hispanic), and Bonsall (30.6% Hispanic).

Camp Pendleton South's Native American/Other Population

335 residents of Camp Pendleton South, or 2.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Camp Pendleton South is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Camp Pendleton South ranks 456th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Camp Pendleton South's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 44.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Camp Pendleton South's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.1%.

Camp Pendleton South is more Native American/Other than neighboring Oceanside (1.2% Native American/Other), Camp Pendleton Mainside (1.6% Native American/Other), Carlsbad (0.8% Native American/Other), Vista (1.3% Native American/Other), and Bonsall (0% Native American/Other).

Camp Pendleton South's Multiracial Population

945 residents of Camp Pendleton South, or 6.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Camp Pendleton South is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Camp Pendleton South ranks 479th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Camp Pendleton South's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 27.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Camp Pendleton South's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.0%.

Camp Pendleton South is more Multiracial than neighboring Camp Pendleton Mainside (4.7% Multiracial), Vista (4.9% Multiracial), and Bonsall (5.3% Multiracial). Camp Pendleton South is less Multiracial than neighboring Oceanside (6.3% Multiracial), and Carlsbad (6.8% 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.