Descanso, CA Demographics

A map of Descanso's Population by Race

Descanso, California has an estimated population of 1,590, an increase from the 1,499 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 76.9% White, 17.0% Hispanic, 5.3% Multiracial, 0.6% Native American/Other, 0.3% Asian, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Descanso, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Descanso has become slightly 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 Descanso, that probability was 38.7% in 2020 and 37.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Descanso is ranked the 949th 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). Descanso was ranked the 977th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Descanso's White Population

1,222 residents of Descanso, or 76.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Descanso is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Descanso ranks 348th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Descanso's White population has grown by an estimated 6.4%. White residents' share of Descanso's population has remained roughly unchanged at 76.9%.

Descanso is more White than neighboring Alpine (71.2% White), Julian (66.2% White), and San Diego Country Estates (68.2% White). Descanso is less White than neighboring Mount Laguna (88.2% White).

Descanso's Black Population

0 residents of Descanso, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Descanso is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Descanso ranks 1189th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Descanso's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Descanso's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Descanso is less Black than neighboring Pine Valley (1.1% Black), Alpine (2.2% Black), and San Diego Country Estates (0.7% Black).

Descanso's Asian Population

4 residents of Descanso, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Descanso is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Descanso ranks 1164th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Descanso's Asian population has declined by an estimated 71.4%. Asian residents' share of Descanso's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.3%.

Descanso is more Asian than neighboring Pine Valley (0% Asian), and Julian (0% Asian). Descanso is less Asian than neighboring Alpine (1.1% Asian), Mount Laguna (11.8% Asian), and San Diego Country Estates (1.6% Asian).

Descanso's Hispanic Population

270 residents of Descanso, or 17.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Descanso is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Descanso ranks 1026th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Descanso's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 17.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Descanso's population has increased from 15.3% to 17.0%.

Descanso is more Hispanic than neighboring Mount Laguna (0% Hispanic). Descanso is less Hispanic than neighboring Pine Valley (18.3% Hispanic), Alpine (21% Hispanic), Julian (33.8% Hispanic), and San Diego Country Estates (24.4% Hispanic).

Descanso's Native American/Other Population

10 residents of Descanso, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Descanso is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Descanso ranks 769th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Descanso's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 47.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Descanso's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.6%.

Descanso is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pine Valley (0% Native American/Other), Mount Laguna (0% Native American/Other), Julian (0% Native American/Other), and San Diego Country Estates (0.1% Native American/Other). Descanso is less Native American/Other than neighboring Alpine (0.7% Native American/Other).

Descanso's Multiracial Population

84 residents of Descanso, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Descanso is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Descanso ranks 591st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Descanso's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 1.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Descanso's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.3%.

Descanso is more Multiracial than neighboring Pine Valley (3.8% Multiracial), Alpine (3.9% Multiracial), Mount Laguna (0% Multiracial), Julian (0% Multiracial), and San Diego Country Estates (4.9% 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.