Crest, CA Demographics

A map of Crest's Population by Race

Crest, California has an estimated population of 2,775, a slight decrease from the 2,828 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 66.1% White, 21.5% Hispanic, 4.3% Multiracial, 4.2% Black, 2.0% Native American/Other, and 1.8% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Crest, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Crest has become considerably 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 Crest, that probability was 45.5% in 2020 and 51.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Crest is ranked the 812th 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). Crest was ranked the 823rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Crest's White Population

1,835 residents of Crest, or 66.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Crest is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Crest ranks 554th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Crest's White population has declined by an estimated 8.2%. White residents' share of Crest's population has decreased from 70.7% to 66.1%.

Crest is more White than neighboring Lakeside CDP (San Diego County) (62.1% White), and Winter Gardens (64.4% White). Crest is less White than neighboring Granite Hills (69.1% White), Harbison Canyon (71.7% White), and Rancho San Diego (70.4% White).

Crest's Black Population

117 residents of Crest, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Crest is comparable to the share in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Crest ranks 1089th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Crest's Black population has grown by an estimated 800.0%. Black residents' share of Crest's population has increased from 0.5% to 4.2%.

Crest is more Black than neighboring Granite Hills (3.6% Black), Harbison Canyon (0.2% Black), Rancho San Diego (1% Black), Lakeside CDP (San Diego County) (1.3% Black), and Winter Gardens (0.8% Black).

Crest's Asian Population

50 residents of Crest, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Crest is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Crest ranks 850th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Crest's Asian population has declined by an estimated 9.1%. Asian residents' share of Crest's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.8%.

Crest is more Asian than neighboring Granite Hills (0.7% Asian), and Harbison Canyon (0.6% Asian). Crest is less Asian than neighboring Rancho San Diego (4.7% Asian), Lakeside CDP (San Diego County) (2% Asian), and Winter Gardens (3.8% Asian).

Crest's Hispanic Population

598 residents of Crest, or 21.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Crest is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Crest ranks 845th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Crest's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 2.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Crest's population has increased from 20.6% to 21.5%.

Crest is more Hispanic than neighboring Granite Hills (21% Hispanic), Harbison Canyon (19.5% Hispanic), and Rancho San Diego (15.7% Hispanic). Crest is less Hispanic than neighboring Lakeside CDP (San Diego County) (26.7% Hispanic), and Winter Gardens (27.3% Hispanic).

Crest's Native American/Other Population

56 residents of Crest, or 2.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Crest is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Crest ranks 950th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Crest's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 86.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Crest's population has increased from 1.1% to 2.0%.

Crest is more Native American/Other than neighboring Granite Hills (0.3% Native American/Other), Harbison Canyon (1% Native American/Other), Rancho San Diego (1.7% Native American/Other), Lakeside CDP (San Diego County) (1.5% Native American/Other), and Winter Gardens (0.8% Native American/Other).

Crest's Multiracial Population

119 residents of Crest, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Crest is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Crest ranks 651st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Crest's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 20.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Crest's population has decreased from 5.3% to 4.3%.

Crest is more Multiracial than neighboring Winter Gardens (2.8% Multiracial). Crest is less Multiracial than neighboring Granite Hills (5.3% Multiracial), Harbison Canyon (7% Multiracial), Rancho San Diego (6.4% Multiracial), and Lakeside CDP (San Diego County) (6.3% 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.