Hidden Meadows, CA Demographics

A map of Hidden Meadows's Population by Race

Hidden Meadows, California has an estimated population of 3,524, a large decrease from the 4,484 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 69.9% White, 14.5% Hispanic, 5.0% Black, 4.9% Multiracial, 3.0% Asian, and 2.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Hidden Meadows, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Hidden Meadows 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 Hidden Meadows, that probability was 47.1% in 2020 and 48.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Hidden Meadows is ranked the 742nd 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). Hidden Meadows was ranked the 684th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Hidden Meadows's White Population

2,462 residents of Hidden Meadows, or 69.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Hidden Meadows is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Hidden Meadows ranks 547th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hidden Meadows's White population has declined by an estimated 22.5%. White residents' share of Hidden Meadows's population has decreased from 70.8% to 69.9%.

Hidden Meadows is more White than neighboring Bonsall (60.4% White), Escondido (32.8% White), San Marcos (43.8% White), Valley Center (50% White), and Vista (36.2% White).

Hidden Meadows's Black Population

176 residents of Hidden Meadows, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Hidden Meadows is comparable to the share in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Hidden Meadows ranks 474th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hidden Meadows's Black population has grown by an estimated 117.3%. Black residents' share of Hidden Meadows's population has increased from 1.8% to 5.0%.

Hidden Meadows is more Black than neighboring Bonsall (1% Black), Escondido (2.3% Black), San Marcos (1.2% Black), Valley Center (3.9% Black), and Vista (2.7% Black).

Hidden Meadows's Asian Population

104 residents of Hidden Meadows, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Hidden Meadows is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Hidden Meadows ranks 369th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hidden Meadows's Asian population has declined by an estimated 69.7%. Asian residents' share of Hidden Meadows's population has decreased from 7.6% to 3.0%.

Hidden Meadows is more Asian than neighboring Bonsall (2.7% Asian). Hidden Meadows is less Asian than neighboring Escondido (7.9% Asian), San Marcos (11.7% Asian), Valley Center (6.9% Asian), and Vista (5.6% Asian).

Hidden Meadows's Hispanic Population

510 residents of Hidden Meadows, or 14.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Hidden Meadows is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Hidden Meadows ranks 1103rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hidden Meadows's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 14.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Hidden Meadows's population has increased from 13.2% to 14.5%.

Hidden Meadows is less Hispanic than neighboring Bonsall (30.6% Hispanic), Escondido (52.3% Hispanic), San Marcos (36.8% Hispanic), Valley Center (33.1% Hispanic), and Vista (49.4% Hispanic).

Hidden Meadows's Native American/Other Population

100 residents of Hidden Meadows, or 2.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Hidden Meadows is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Hidden Meadows ranks 1255th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hidden Meadows's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 194.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Hidden Meadows's population has increased from 0.8% to 2.8%.

Hidden Meadows is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bonsall (0% Native American/Other), Escondido (1.1% Native American/Other), San Marcos (0.7% Native American/Other), Valley Center (2.4% Native American/Other), and Vista (1.3% Native American/Other).

Hidden Meadows's Multiracial Population

172 residents of Hidden Meadows, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Hidden Meadows is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Hidden Meadows ranks 549th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hidden Meadows's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 32.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Hidden Meadows's population has decreased from 5.7% to 4.9%.

Hidden Meadows is more Multiracial than neighboring Escondido (3.6% Multiracial), and Valley Center (3.7% Multiracial). Hidden Meadows is less Multiracial than neighboring Bonsall (5.3% Multiracial), and San Marcos (5.9% 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.