Fallbrook, CA Demographics

A map of Fallbrook's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	17,049	16,040	53.1%	49.7%
White	11,627	13,608	36.2%	42.2%
Multiracial	1,117	1,114	3.5%	3.5%
Black	1,069	462	3.3%	1.4%
Asian	981	718	3.1%	2.2%
Native American/Other	269	325	0.8%	1.0%

Fallbrook, California has an estimated population of 32,112, a less than 1% change from the 32,267 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 53.1% Hispanic, 36.2% White, 3.5% Multiracial, 3.3% Black, 3.1% Asian, and 0.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Fallbrook, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Fallbrook 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 Fallbrook, that probability was 57.3% in 2020 and 58.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Fallbrook is ranked the 255th 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). Fallbrook was ranked the 255th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Fallbrook's White Population

11,627 residents of Fallbrook, or 36.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Fallbrook is slightly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Fallbrook ranks 1041st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fallbrook's White population has declined by an estimated 14.6%. White residents' share of Fallbrook's population has decreased from 42.2% to 36.2%.

Fallbrook is more White than neighboring Pala (7.4% White). Fallbrook is less White than neighboring Rainbow (44.1% White), Bonsall (60.4% White), Camp Pendleton Mainside (45% White), and Temecula (48.4% White).

Fallbrook's Black Population

1,069 residents of Fallbrook, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Fallbrook is comparable to the share in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Fallbrook ranks 572nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fallbrook's Black population has grown by an estimated 131.4%. Black residents' share of Fallbrook's population has increased from 1.4% to 3.3%.

Fallbrook is more Black than neighboring Rainbow (2.3% Black), Bonsall (1% Black), and Pala (0.8% Black). Fallbrook is less Black than neighboring Camp Pendleton Mainside (8.6% Black), and Temecula (4.7% Black).

Fallbrook's Asian Population

981 residents of Fallbrook, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Fallbrook is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Fallbrook ranks 785th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fallbrook's Asian population has grown by an estimated 36.6%. Asian residents' share of Fallbrook's population has increased from 2.2% to 3.1%.

Fallbrook is more Asian than neighboring Bonsall (2.7% Asian), and Pala (1.2% Asian). Fallbrook is less Asian than neighboring Rainbow (7.7% Asian), Camp Pendleton Mainside (4.1% Asian), and Temecula (10.3% Asian).

Fallbrook's Hispanic Population

17,049 residents of Fallbrook, or 53.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Fallbrook is considerably higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Fallbrook ranks 397th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fallbrook's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 6.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Fallbrook's population has increased from 49.7% to 53.1%.

Fallbrook is more Hispanic than neighboring Rainbow (40.5% Hispanic), Bonsall (30.6% Hispanic), Camp Pendleton Mainside (35.9% Hispanic), Temecula (29% Hispanic), and Pala (47.5% Hispanic).

Fallbrook's Native American/Other Population

269 residents of Fallbrook, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Fallbrook is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Fallbrook ranks 1018th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fallbrook's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 17.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Fallbrook's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Fallbrook is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bonsall (0% Native American/Other). Fallbrook is less Native American/Other than neighboring Rainbow (1.9% Native American/Other), Camp Pendleton Mainside (1.6% Native American/Other), Temecula (0.9% Native American/Other), and Pala (42.2% Native American/Other).

Fallbrook's Multiracial Population

1,117 residents of Fallbrook, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Fallbrook is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Fallbrook ranks 1105th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fallbrook's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Fallbrook's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.5%.

Fallbrook is more Multiracial than neighboring Rainbow (3.4% Multiracial), and Pala (0.9% Multiracial). Fallbrook is less Multiracial than neighboring Bonsall (5.3% Multiracial), Camp Pendleton Mainside (4.7% Multiracial), and Temecula (6.7% 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.