Hillcrest, CA Demographics

A map of Hillcrest's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	8,530	8,447	81.2%	80.2%
White	1,490	1,434	14.2%	13.6%
Black	238	315	2.3%	3.0%
Multiracial	127	159	1.2%	1.5%
Native American/Other	126	125	1.2%	1.2%
Asian	0	48	0.0%	0.5%

Hillcrest, California has an estimated population of 10,511, a less than 1% change from the 10,528 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.2% Hispanic, 14.2% White, 2.3% Black, 1.2% Native American/Other, 1.2% Multiracial, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Hillcrest, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Hillcrest 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 Hillcrest, that probability was 33.6% in 2020 and 32.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Hillcrest is ranked the 486th 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). Hillcrest was ranked the 484th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Hillcrest's White Population

1,490 residents of Hillcrest, or 14.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Hillcrest is significantly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Hillcrest ranks 1388th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hillcrest's White population has grown by an estimated 3.9%. White residents' share of Hillcrest's population has increased from 13.6% to 14.2%.

Hillcrest is more White than neighboring Potomac Park (8.4% White), East Bakersfield (12.8% White), and East Niles (11.5% White). Hillcrest is less White than neighboring Bakersfield Country Club (59.9% White), and La Cresta (20.9% White).

Hillcrest's Black Population

238 residents of Hillcrest, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Hillcrest is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Hillcrest ranks 321st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hillcrest's Black population has declined by an estimated 24.4%. Black residents' share of Hillcrest's population has decreased from 3.0% to 2.3%.

Hillcrest is more Black than neighboring Bakersfield Country Club (0% Black). Hillcrest is less Black than neighboring Potomac Park (4.8% Black), East Bakersfield (3.5% Black), La Cresta (4.3% Black), and East Niles (5% Black).

Hillcrest's Asian Population

0 residents of Hillcrest, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Hillcrest is significantly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Hillcrest ranks 1341st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hillcrest's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Hillcrest's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Hillcrest is less Asian than neighboring Potomac Park (0.2% Asian), East Bakersfield (0.7% Asian), La Cresta (1.3% Asian), and East Niles (0.5% Asian).

Hillcrest's Hispanic Population

8,530 residents of Hillcrest, or 81.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Hillcrest is significantly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Hillcrest ranks 146th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hillcrest's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Hillcrest's population has increased from 80.2% to 81.2%.

Hillcrest is more Hispanic than neighboring Bakersfield Country Club (30% Hispanic), La Cresta (70% Hispanic), and East Niles (80.7% Hispanic). Hillcrest is less Hispanic than neighboring Potomac Park (85.5% Hispanic), and East Bakersfield (82.7% Hispanic).

Hillcrest's Native American/Other Population

126 residents of Hillcrest, or 1.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Hillcrest is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Hillcrest ranks 835th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hillcrest's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of Hillcrest's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Hillcrest is more Native American/Other than neighboring Potomac Park (1% Native American/Other), East Bakersfield (0% Native American/Other), and East Niles (0.8% Native American/Other). Hillcrest is less Native American/Other than neighboring La Cresta (2% Native American/Other).

Hillcrest's Multiracial Population

127 residents of Hillcrest, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Hillcrest is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Hillcrest ranks 1395th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hillcrest's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 20.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Hillcrest's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Hillcrest is more Multiracial than neighboring Potomac Park (0.1% Multiracial), and East Bakersfield (0.3% Multiracial). Hillcrest is less Multiracial than neighboring Bakersfield Country Club (8.9% Multiracial), La Cresta (1.5% Multiracial), and East Niles (1.5% 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.