Jamul, CA Demographics

A map of Jamul's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	4,350	4,206	66.2%	68.1%
Hispanic	1,555	1,409	23.7%	22.8%
Multiracial	409	283	6.2%	4.6%
Asian	182	144	2.8%	2.3%
Native American/Other	45	56	0.7%	0.9%
Black	33	81	0.5%	1.3%

Jamul, California has an estimated population of 6,574, an increase from the 6,179 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 66.2% White, 23.7% Hispanic, 6.2% Multiracial, 2.8% Asian, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 0.5% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Jamul, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Jamul 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 Jamul, that probability was 48.2% in 2020 and 50.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Jamul is ranked the 596th 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). Jamul was ranked the 606th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Jamul's White Population

4,350 residents of Jamul, or 66.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Jamul is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Jamul ranks 612th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jamul's White population has grown by an estimated 3.4%. White residents' share of Jamul's population has decreased from 68.1% to 66.2%.

Jamul is more White than neighboring Crest (66.1% White), Spring Valley CDP (San Diego County) (36.9% White), and Casa de Oro-Mount Helix (60.7% White). Jamul is less White than neighboring Rancho San Diego (70.4% White), and Granite Hills (69.1% White).

Jamul's Black Population

33 residents of Jamul, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Jamul is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Jamul ranks 613th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jamul's Black population has declined by an estimated 59.3%. Black residents' share of Jamul's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.5%.

Jamul is less Black than neighboring Rancho San Diego (1% Black), Crest (4.2% Black), Granite Hills (3.6% Black), Spring Valley CDP (San Diego County) (11.2% Black), and Casa de Oro-Mount Helix (2.7% Black).

Jamul's Asian Population

182 residents of Jamul, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Jamul is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Jamul ranks 761st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jamul's Asian population has grown by an estimated 26.4%. Asian residents' share of Jamul's population has increased from 2.3% to 2.8%.

Jamul is more Asian than neighboring Crest (1.8% Asian), and Granite Hills (0.7% Asian). Jamul is less Asian than neighboring Rancho San Diego (4.7% Asian), Spring Valley CDP (San Diego County) (5.3% Asian), and Casa de Oro-Mount Helix (3.1% Asian).

Jamul's Hispanic Population

1,555 residents of Jamul, or 23.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Jamul is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Jamul ranks 801st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jamul's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 10.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Jamul's population has increased from 22.8% to 23.7%.

Jamul is more Hispanic than neighboring Rancho San Diego (15.7% Hispanic), Crest (21.5% Hispanic), and Granite Hills (21% Hispanic). Jamul is less Hispanic than neighboring Spring Valley CDP (San Diego County) (40.7% Hispanic), and Casa de Oro-Mount Helix (26.3% Hispanic).

Jamul's Native American/Other Population

45 residents of Jamul, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Jamul is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Jamul ranks 1112th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jamul's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 19.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Jamul's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Jamul is more Native American/Other than neighboring Granite Hills (0.3% Native American/Other). Jamul is less Native American/Other than neighboring Rancho San Diego (1.7% Native American/Other), Crest (2% Native American/Other), Spring Valley CDP (San Diego County) (1.1% Native American/Other), and Casa de Oro-Mount Helix (2.2% Native American/Other).

Jamul's Multiracial Population

409 residents of Jamul, or 6.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Jamul is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Jamul ranks 826th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jamul's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 44.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Jamul's population has increased from 4.6% to 6.2%.

Jamul is more Multiracial than neighboring Crest (4.3% Multiracial), Granite Hills (5.3% Multiracial), Spring Valley CDP (San Diego County) (4.8% Multiracial), and Casa de Oro-Mount Helix (4.9% Multiracial). Jamul is less Multiracial than neighboring Rancho San Diego (6.4% 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.