East Richmond Heights, CA Demographics

A map of East Richmond Heights's Population by Race

East Richmond Heights, California has an estimated population of 3,109, a large decrease from the 3,460 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 56.3% White, 19.0% Hispanic, 10.8% Asian, 8.5% Multiracial, 5.4% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of East Richmond Heights, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

East Richmond Heights 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 East Richmond Heights, that probability was 66.8% in 2020 and 62.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

East Richmond Heights is ranked the 783rd 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). East Richmond Heights was ranked the 751st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

East Richmond Heights's White Population

1,750 residents of East Richmond Heights, or 56.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in East Richmond Heights is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. East Richmond Heights ranks 903rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Richmond Heights's White population has declined by an estimated 3.8%. White residents' share of East Richmond Heights's population has increased from 52.6% to 56.3%.

East Richmond Heights is more White than neighboring Rollingwood (12.3% White), El Cerrito (44.1% White), El Sobrante CDP (Contra Costa County) (32.1% White), San Pablo (8.8% White), and Richmond (18.1% White).

East Richmond Heights's Black Population

168 residents of East Richmond Heights, or 5.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in East Richmond Heights is comparable to the share in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. East Richmond Heights ranks 94th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Richmond Heights's Black population has declined by an estimated 45.6%. Black residents' share of East Richmond Heights's population has decreased from 8.9% to 5.4%.

East Richmond Heights is more Black than neighboring Rollingwood (1% Black), and El Cerrito (5.2% Black). East Richmond Heights is less Black than neighboring El Sobrante CDP (Contra Costa County) (8.3% Black), San Pablo (10.1% Black), and Richmond (16.1% Black).

East Richmond Heights's Asian Population

336 residents of East Richmond Heights, or 10.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in East Richmond Heights is slightly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. East Richmond Heights ranks 221st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Richmond Heights's Asian population has declined by an estimated 26.8%. Asian residents' share of East Richmond Heights's population has decreased from 13.3% to 10.8%.

East Richmond Heights is less Asian than neighboring Rollingwood (16.8% Asian), El Cerrito (28.3% Asian), El Sobrante CDP (Contra Costa County) (18.4% Asian), San Pablo (14.8% Asian), and Richmond (13.6% Asian).

East Richmond Heights's Hispanic Population

592 residents of East Richmond Heights, or 19.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in East Richmond Heights is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. East Richmond Heights ranks 1045th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Richmond Heights's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 15.9%. Hispanic residents' share of East Richmond Heights's population has increased from 14.8% to 19.0%.

East Richmond Heights is more Hispanic than neighboring El Cerrito (14.8% Hispanic). East Richmond Heights is less Hispanic than neighboring Rollingwood (65.4% Hispanic), El Sobrante CDP (Contra Costa County) (33.8% Hispanic), San Pablo (59.8% Hispanic), and Richmond (45.5% Hispanic).

East Richmond Heights's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of East Richmond Heights, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in East Richmond Heights is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. East Richmond Heights ranks 547th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Richmond Heights's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of East Richmond Heights's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.0%.

East Richmond Heights is less Native American/Other than neighboring Rollingwood (3.5% Native American/Other), El Cerrito (0.8% Native American/Other), El Sobrante CDP (Contra Costa County) (1.8% Native American/Other), San Pablo (1.6% Native American/Other), and Richmond (1.5% Native American/Other).

East Richmond Heights's Multiracial Population

263 residents of East Richmond Heights, or 8.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in East Richmond Heights is slightly higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. East Richmond Heights ranks 87th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Richmond Heights's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 13.8%. Multiracial residents' share of East Richmond Heights's population has remained roughly unchanged at 8.5%.

East Richmond Heights is more Multiracial than neighboring Rollingwood (1% Multiracial), El Cerrito (6.8% Multiracial), El Sobrante CDP (Contra Costa County) (5.6% Multiracial), San Pablo (4.9% Multiracial), and Richmond (5.3% 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.