Claremont, CA Demographics

A map of Claremont's Population by Race

Claremont, California has an estimated population of 36,595, a slight decrease from the 37,266 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 44.0% White, 28.8% Hispanic, 14.4% Asian, 6.9% Black, 5.0% Multiracial, and 1.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Claremont, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Claremont has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is about as diverse as California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Claremont, that probability was 68.2% in 2020 and 69.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Claremont is ranked the 232nd 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). Claremont was ranked the 230th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Claremont's White Population

16,099 residents of Claremont, or 44.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Claremont is considerably higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Claremont ranks 979th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Claremont's White population has declined by an estimated 8.7%. White residents' share of Claremont's population has decreased from 47.3% to 44.0%.

Claremont is more White than neighboring La Verne (43.3% White), Upland (34.2% White), Montclair (9.7% White), and Pomona (9.4% White). Claremont is less White than neighboring San Antonio Heights (56.8% White).

Claremont's Black Population

2,508 residents of Claremont, or 6.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Claremont is comparable to the share in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Claremont ranks 219th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Claremont's Black population has grown by an estimated 40.7%. Black residents' share of Claremont's population has increased from 4.8% to 6.9%.

Claremont is more Black than neighboring La Verne (3.1% Black), Upland (5.9% Black), Montclair (5.9% Black), San Antonio Heights (1.4% Black), and Pomona (5.3% Black).

Claremont's Asian Population

5,255 residents of Claremont, or 14.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Claremont is comparable to the share in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Claremont ranks 182nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Claremont's Asian population has declined by an estimated 9.5%. Asian residents' share of Claremont's population has decreased from 15.6% to 14.4%.

Claremont is more Asian than neighboring La Verne (10.8% Asian), Upland (11.1% Asian), Montclair (10.1% Asian), San Antonio Heights (9.8% Asian), and Pomona (10.6% Asian).

Claremont's Hispanic Population

10,523 residents of Claremont, or 28.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Claremont is considerably lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Claremont ranks 749th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Claremont's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 11.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Claremont's population has increased from 25.3% to 28.8%.

Claremont is less Hispanic than neighboring La Verne (36.3% Hispanic), Upland (43.4% Hispanic), Montclair (72.5% Hispanic), San Antonio Heights (29% Hispanic), and Pomona (71.8% Hispanic).

Claremont's Native American/Other Population

363 residents of Claremont, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Claremont is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Claremont ranks 913th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Claremont's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 11.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Claremont's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Claremont is more Native American/Other than neighboring Montclair (0.5% Native American/Other), and San Antonio Heights (0.2% Native American/Other). Claremont is less Native American/Other than neighboring La Verne (1.1% Native American/Other), and Upland (1.3% Native American/Other).

Claremont's Multiracial Population

1,847 residents of Claremont, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Claremont is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Claremont ranks 483rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Claremont's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 16.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Claremont's population has decreased from 6.0% to 5.0%.

Claremont is more Multiracial than neighboring Upland (4.1% Multiracial), Montclair (1.3% Multiracial), San Antonio Heights (2.7% Multiracial), and Pomona (2% Multiracial). Claremont is less Multiracial than neighboring La Verne (5.4% 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.