Escondido, CA Demographics

A map of Escondido's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	78,292	78,226	52.3%	51.8%
White	49,059	50,693	32.8%	33.6%
Asian	11,840	11,650	7.9%	7.7%
Multiracial	5,335	5,734	3.6%	3.8%
Black	3,498	3,267	2.3%	2.2%
Native American/Other	1,644	1,468	1.1%	1.0%

Escondido, California has an estimated population of 149,668, a less than 1% change from the 151,038 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 52.3% Hispanic, 32.8% White, 7.9% Asian, 3.6% Multiracial, 2.3% Black, and 1.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Escondido, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Escondido is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Escondido, that probability was 61.1% in 2020 and 61.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Escondido is ranked the 38th 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). Escondido was ranked the 38th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Escondido's White Population

49,059 residents of Escondido, or 32.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Escondido is comparable to the share in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Escondido ranks 1140th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Escondido's White population has declined by an estimated 3.2%. White residents' share of Escondido's population has decreased from 33.6% to 32.8%.

Escondido is less White than neighboring Harmony Grove (45.8% White), Del Dios (90.5% White), Hidden Meadows (69.9% White), San Marcos (43.8% White), and Valley Center (50% White).

Escondido's Black Population

3,498 residents of Escondido, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Escondido is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Escondido ranks 409th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Escondido's Black population has grown by an estimated 7.1%. Black residents' share of Escondido's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.3%.

Escondido is more Black than neighboring Harmony Grove (0% Black), Del Dios (0% Black), and San Marcos (1.2% Black). Escondido is less Black than neighboring Hidden Meadows (5% Black), and Valley Center (3.9% Black).

Escondido's Asian Population

11,840 residents of Escondido, or 7.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Escondido is lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Escondido ranks 365th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Escondido's Asian population has grown by an estimated 1.6%. Asian residents' share of Escondido's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.9%.

Escondido is more Asian than neighboring Del Dios (0% Asian), Hidden Meadows (3% Asian), and Valley Center (6.9% Asian). Escondido is less Asian than neighboring Harmony Grove (13.3% Asian), and San Marcos (11.7% Asian).

Escondido's Hispanic Population

78,292 residents of Escondido, or 52.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Escondido is considerably higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Escondido ranks 381st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Escondido's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Escondido's population has increased from 51.8% to 52.3%.

Escondido is more Hispanic than neighboring Harmony Grove (20.6% Hispanic), Del Dios (6.3% Hispanic), Hidden Meadows (14.5% Hispanic), San Marcos (36.8% Hispanic), and Valley Center (33.1% Hispanic).

Escondido's Native American/Other Population

1,644 residents of Escondido, or 1.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Escondido is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Escondido ranks 1050th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Escondido's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 12.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Escondido's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Escondido is more Native American/Other than neighboring Harmony Grove (0% Native American/Other), Del Dios (0% Native American/Other), and San Marcos (0.7% Native American/Other). Escondido is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hidden Meadows (2.8% Native American/Other), and Valley Center (2.4% Native American/Other).

Escondido's Multiracial Population

5,335 residents of Escondido, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Escondido is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Escondido ranks 1023rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Escondido's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 7.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Escondido's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.6%.

Escondido is more Multiracial than neighboring Del Dios (3.2% Multiracial). Escondido is less Multiracial than neighboring Harmony Grove (20.3% Multiracial), Hidden Meadows (4.9% Multiracial), San Marcos (5.9% Multiracial), and Valley Center (3.7% 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.