Chula Vista, CA Demographics

A map of Chula Vista's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	168,934	164,698	61.1%	59.8%
White	42,245	43,720	15.3%	15.9%
Asian	39,180	40,841	14.2%	14.8%
Black	12,959	12,703	4.7%	4.6%
Multiracial	10,643	10,722	3.9%	3.9%
Native American/Other	2,414	2,803	0.9%	1.0%

Chula Vista, California has an estimated population of 276,375, a less than 1% change from the 275,487 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 61.1% Hispanic, 15.3% White, 14.2% Asian, 4.7% Black, 3.9% Multiracial, and 0.9% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Chula Vista, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Chula Vista 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 Chula Vista, that probability was 59.2% in 2020 and 57.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Chula Vista is ranked the 15th 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). Chula Vista was ranked the 15th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Chula Vista's White Population

42,245 residents of Chula Vista, or 15.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Chula Vista is significantly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Chula Vista ranks 1347th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chula Vista's White population has declined by an estimated 3.4%. White residents' share of Chula Vista's population has decreased from 15.9% to 15.3%.

Chula Vista is more White than neighboring National City (10.6% White). Chula Vista is less White than neighboring Bonita (34.3% White), La Presa (23.5% White), Lemon Grove (26.9% White), and Spring Valley CDP (San Diego County) (36.9% White).

Chula Vista's Black Population

12,959 residents of Chula Vista, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Chula Vista is comparable to the share in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Chula Vista ranks 227th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chula Vista's Black population has grown by an estimated 2.0%. Black residents' share of Chula Vista's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.7%.

Chula Vista is more Black than neighboring Bonita (1.9% Black). Chula Vista is less Black than neighboring La Presa (11.4% Black), National City (5.1% Black), Lemon Grove (12% Black), and Spring Valley CDP (San Diego County) (11.2% Black).

Chula Vista's Asian Population

39,180 residents of Chula Vista, or 14.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Chula Vista is comparable to the share in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Chula Vista ranks 189th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chula Vista's Asian population has declined by an estimated 4.1%. Asian residents' share of Chula Vista's population has decreased from 14.8% to 14.2%.

Chula Vista is more Asian than neighboring Bonita (12.1% Asian), La Presa (9.3% Asian), Lemon Grove (10% Asian), and Spring Valley CDP (San Diego County) (5.3% Asian). Chula Vista is less Asian than neighboring National City (16.7% Asian).

Chula Vista's Hispanic Population

168,934 residents of Chula Vista, or 61.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Chula Vista is significantly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Chula Vista ranks 320th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chula Vista's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 2.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Chula Vista's population has increased from 59.8% to 61.1%.

Chula Vista is more Hispanic than neighboring Bonita (48.6% Hispanic), La Presa (50.3% Hispanic), Lemon Grove (45.4% Hispanic), and Spring Valley CDP (San Diego County) (40.7% Hispanic). Chula Vista is less Hispanic than neighboring National City (63.5% Hispanic).

Chula Vista's Native American/Other Population

2,414 residents of Chula Vista, or 0.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Chula Vista is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Chula Vista ranks 1005th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chula Vista's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 13.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Chula Vista's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Chula Vista is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bonita (0% Native American/Other), and Lemon Grove (0.7% Native American/Other). Chula Vista is less Native American/Other than neighboring La Presa (1.6% Native American/Other), National City (1.2% Native American/Other), and Spring Valley CDP (San Diego County) (1.1% Native American/Other).

Chula Vista's Multiracial Population

10,643 residents of Chula Vista, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Chula Vista is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Chula Vista ranks 993rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chula Vista's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Chula Vista's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.9%.

Chula Vista is more Multiracial than neighboring Bonita (3.1% Multiracial), and National City (2.9% Multiracial). Chula Vista is less Multiracial than neighboring 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.