La Cresta, CA Demographics
A map of La Cresta's Population by Race
La Cresta, California has an estimated population of 8,389, a decrease from the 8,787 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 70.0% Hispanic, 20.9% White, 4.3% Black, 2.0% Native American/Other, 1.5% Multiracial, and 1.3% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of La Cresta, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
La Cresta 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 La Cresta, that probability was 44.6% in 2020 and 46.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.
La Cresta is ranked the 532nd 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 Cresta was ranked the 520th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
La Cresta's White Population
1,756 residents of La Cresta, or 20.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in La Cresta is considerably lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. La Cresta ranks 1300th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Cresta's White population has grown by an estimated 1.4%. White residents' share of La Cresta's population has increased from 19.7% to 20.9%.
La Cresta is more White than neighboring East Bakersfield (12.8% White), Hillcrest (14.2% White), Potomac Park (8.4% White), and Cottonwood CDP (Kern County) (2.9% White). La Cresta is less White than neighboring Bakersfield Country Club (59.9% White).
La Cresta's Black Population
361 residents of La Cresta, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in La Cresta is comparable to the share in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. La Cresta ranks 231st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Cresta's Black population has declined by an estimated 9.1%. Black residents' share of La Cresta's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.3%.
La Cresta is more Black than neighboring East Bakersfield (3.5% Black), Hillcrest (2.3% Black), and Bakersfield Country Club (0% Black). La Cresta is less Black than neighboring Potomac Park (4.8% Black), and Cottonwood CDP (Kern County) (21% Black).
La Cresta's Asian Population
107 residents of La Cresta, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in La Cresta is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. La Cresta ranks 1169th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Cresta's Asian population has grown by an estimated 32.1%. Asian residents' share of La Cresta's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.3%.
La Cresta is more Asian than neighboring East Bakersfield (0.7% Asian), Hillcrest (0% Asian), Potomac Park (0.2% Asian), Bakersfield Country Club (0% Asian), and Cottonwood CDP (Kern County) (0% Asian).
La Cresta's Hispanic Population
5,873 residents of La Cresta, or 70.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in La Cresta is significantly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. La Cresta ranks 222nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Cresta's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 6.6%. Hispanic residents' share of La Cresta's population has decreased from 71.6% to 70.0%.
La Cresta is more Hispanic than neighboring Bakersfield Country Club (30% Hispanic). La Cresta is less Hispanic than neighboring East Bakersfield (82.7% Hispanic), Hillcrest (81.2% Hispanic), Potomac Park (85.5% Hispanic), and Cottonwood CDP (Kern County) (72.3% Hispanic).
La Cresta's Native American/Other Population
169 residents of La Cresta, or 2.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in La Cresta is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. La Cresta ranks 1107th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Cresta's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 111.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of La Cresta's population has increased from 0.9% to 2.0%.
La Cresta is more Native American/Other than neighboring East Bakersfield (0% Native American/Other), Hillcrest (1.2% Native American/Other), Potomac Park (1% Native American/Other), Bakersfield Country Club (1.2% Native American/Other), and Cottonwood CDP (Kern County) (0% Native American/Other).
La Cresta's Multiracial Population
123 residents of La Cresta, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in La Cresta is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. La Cresta ranks 1268th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Cresta's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 40.6%. Multiracial residents' share of La Cresta's population has decreased from 2.4% to 1.5%.
La Cresta is more Multiracial than neighboring East Bakersfield (0.3% Multiracial), Hillcrest (1.2% Multiracial), and Potomac Park (0.1% Multiracial). La Cresta is less Multiracial than neighboring Bakersfield Country Club (8.9% Multiracial), and Cottonwood CDP (Kern County) (3.8% 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.