Coronado, CA Demographics

A map of Coronado's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	12,896	14,275	67.8%	70.7%
Hispanic	3,839	3,406	20.2%	16.9%
Multiracial	965	1,084	5.1%	5.4%
Asian	635	613	3.3%	3.0%
Black	447	607	2.4%	3.0%
Native American/Other	233	207	1.2%	1.0%

Coronado, California has an estimated population of 19,015, a decrease from the 20,192 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 67.8% White, 20.2% Hispanic, 5.1% Multiracial, 3.3% Asian, 2.4% Black, and 1.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Coronado, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Coronado 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 Coronado, that probability was 46.7% in 2020 and 49.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Coronado is ranked the 363rd 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). Coronado was ranked the 349th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Coronado's White Population

12,896 residents of Coronado, or 67.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Coronado is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Coronado ranks 550th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Coronado's White population has declined by an estimated 9.7%. White residents' share of Coronado's population has decreased from 70.7% to 67.8%.

Coronado is more White than neighboring National City (10.6% White), Imperial Beach (32.6% White), Bonita (34.3% White), Chula Vista (15.3% White), and Lemon Grove (26.9% White).

Coronado's Black Population

447 residents of Coronado, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Coronado is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Coronado ranks 320th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Coronado's Black population has declined by an estimated 26.4%. Black residents' share of Coronado's population has decreased from 3.0% to 2.4%.

Coronado is more Black than neighboring Bonita (1.9% Black). Coronado is less Black than neighboring National City (5.1% Black), Imperial Beach (3.8% Black), Chula Vista (4.7% Black), and Lemon Grove (12% Black).

Coronado's Asian Population

635 residents of Coronado, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Coronado is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Coronado ranks 654th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Coronado's Asian population has grown by an estimated 3.6%. Asian residents' share of Coronado's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.3%.

Coronado is less Asian than neighboring National City (16.7% Asian), Imperial Beach (4.6% Asian), Bonita (12.1% Asian), Chula Vista (14.2% Asian), and Lemon Grove (10% Asian).

Coronado's Hispanic Population

3,839 residents of Coronado, or 20.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Coronado is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Coronado ranks 971st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Coronado's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 12.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Coronado's population has increased from 16.9% to 20.2%.

Coronado is less Hispanic than neighboring National City (63.5% Hispanic), Imperial Beach (53% Hispanic), Bonita (48.6% Hispanic), Chula Vista (61.1% Hispanic), and Lemon Grove (45.4% Hispanic).

Coronado's Native American/Other Population

233 residents of Coronado, or 1.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Coronado is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Coronado ranks 992nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Coronado's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 12.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Coronado's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Coronado is more Native American/Other than neighboring Imperial Beach (0.9% Native American/Other), Bonita (0% Native American/Other), Chula Vista (0.9% Native American/Other), and Lemon Grove (0.7% Native American/Other).

Coronado's Multiracial Population

965 residents of Coronado, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Coronado is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Coronado ranks 634th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Coronado's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 11.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Coronado's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.1%.

Coronado is more Multiracial than neighboring National City (2.9% Multiracial), Imperial Beach (4.9% Multiracial), Bonita (3.1% Multiracial), Chula Vista (3.9% Multiracial), and Lemon Grove (5% 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.