La Crescenta-Montrose, CA Demographics

A map of La Crescenta-Montrose's Population by Race

La Crescenta-Montrose, California has an estimated population of 19,660, a slight decrease from the 19,997 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 47.1% White, 26.5% Asian, 18.2% Hispanic, 6.2% Multiracial, 1.6% Native American/Other, and 0.4% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of La Crescenta-Montrose, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

La Crescenta-Montrose has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 La Crescenta-Montrose, that probability was 62.6% in 2020 and 67.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

La Crescenta-Montrose is ranked the 354th 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). La Crescenta-Montrose was ranked the 352nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

La Crescenta-Montrose's White Population

9,265 residents of La Crescenta-Montrose, or 47.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in La Crescenta-Montrose is considerably higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. La Crescenta-Montrose ranks 907th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, La Crescenta-Montrose's White population has declined by an estimated 11.4%. White residents' share of La Crescenta-Montrose's population has decreased from 52.3% to 47.1%.

La Crescenta-Montrose is more White than neighboring Altadena (41.3% White), and Pasadena (34.9% White). La Crescenta-Montrose is less White than neighboring La Cañada Flintridge (53.9% White), Glendale (62.8% White), and Burbank (54.1% White).

La Crescenta-Montrose's Black Population

71 residents of La Crescenta-Montrose, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in La Crescenta-Montrose is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. La Crescenta-Montrose ranks 919th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, La Crescenta-Montrose's Black population has declined by an estimated 48.9%. Black residents' share of La Crescenta-Montrose's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

La Crescenta-Montrose is less Black than neighboring La Cañada Flintridge (0.7% Black), Glendale (1.4% Black), Burbank (3.9% Black), Altadena (16.9% Black), and Pasadena (8% Black).

La Crescenta-Montrose's Asian Population

5,213 residents of La Crescenta-Montrose, or 26.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in La Crescenta-Montrose is considerably higher than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. La Crescenta-Montrose ranks 88th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, La Crescenta-Montrose's Asian population has declined by an estimated 7.4%. Asian residents' share of La Crescenta-Montrose's population has decreased from 28.2% to 26.5%.

La Crescenta-Montrose is more Asian than neighboring Glendale (12.8% Asian), Burbank (11.5% Asian), Altadena (6.3% Asian), and Pasadena (17% Asian). La Crescenta-Montrose is less Asian than neighboring La Cañada Flintridge (30.8% Asian).

La Crescenta-Montrose's Hispanic Population

3,570 residents of La Crescenta-Montrose, or 18.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in La Crescenta-Montrose is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. La Crescenta-Montrose ranks 1093rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, La Crescenta-Montrose's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 31.8%. Hispanic residents' share of La Crescenta-Montrose's population has increased from 13.5% to 18.2%.

La Crescenta-Montrose is more Hispanic than neighboring La Cañada Flintridge (7.7% Hispanic), and Glendale (18.1% Hispanic). La Crescenta-Montrose is less Hispanic than neighboring Burbank (23.9% Hispanic), Altadena (26.7% Hispanic), and Pasadena (34% Hispanic).

La Crescenta-Montrose's Native American/Other Population

316 residents of La Crescenta-Montrose, or 1.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in La Crescenta-Montrose is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. La Crescenta-Montrose ranks 1356th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, La Crescenta-Montrose's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 154.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of La Crescenta-Montrose's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.6%.

La Crescenta-Montrose is more Native American/Other than neighboring La Cañada Flintridge (0.8% Native American/Other), Glendale (0.7% Native American/Other), Burbank (1.2% Native American/Other), Altadena (0.8% Native American/Other), and Pasadena (0.8% Native American/Other).

La Crescenta-Montrose's Multiracial Population

1,225 residents of La Crescenta-Montrose, or 6.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in La Crescenta-Montrose is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. La Crescenta-Montrose ranks 805th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, La Crescenta-Montrose's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 31.3%. Multiracial residents' share of La Crescenta-Montrose's population has increased from 4.7% to 6.2%.

La Crescenta-Montrose is more Multiracial than neighboring La Cañada Flintridge (6.1% Multiracial), Glendale (4.2% Multiracial), Burbank (5.3% Multiracial), and Pasadena (5.4% Multiracial). La Crescenta-Montrose is less Multiracial than neighboring Altadena (8% 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.