La Presa, CA Demographics
A map of La Presa's Population by Race
La Presa, California has an estimated population of 34,962, a less than 1% change from the 35,033 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 50.3% Hispanic, 23.5% White, 11.4% Black, 9.3% Asian, 4.0% Multiracial, and 1.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of La Presa, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
La Presa is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Presa, that probability was 66.6% in 2020 and 66.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.
La Presa is ranked the 239th 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 Presa was ranked the 241st most populous place in the 2020 Census.
La Presa's White Population
8,206 residents of La Presa, or 23.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in La Presa is considerably lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. La Presa ranks 1284th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Presa's White population has grown by an estimated 9.2%. White residents' share of La Presa's population has increased from 21.4% to 23.5%.
La Presa is less White than neighboring Spring Valley CDP (San Diego County) (36.9% White), Lemon Grove (26.9% White), Bonita (34.3% White), La Mesa (50.8% White), and Casa de Oro-Mount Helix (60.7% White).
La Presa's Black Population
3,970 residents of La Presa, or 11.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in La Presa is higher than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. La Presa ranks 63rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Presa's Black population has grown by an estimated 4.7%. Black residents' share of La Presa's population has increased from 10.8% to 11.4%.
La Presa is more Black than neighboring Spring Valley CDP (San Diego County) (11.2% Black), Bonita (1.9% Black), La Mesa (7.7% Black), and Casa de Oro-Mount Helix (2.7% Black). La Presa is less Black than neighboring Lemon Grove (12% Black).
La Presa's Asian Population
3,258 residents of La Presa, or 9.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in La Presa is lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. La Presa ranks 308th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Presa's Asian population has declined by an estimated 5.8%. Asian residents' share of La Presa's population has decreased from 9.9% to 9.3%.
La Presa is more Asian than neighboring Spring Valley CDP (San Diego County) (5.3% Asian), La Mesa (5.9% Asian), and Casa de Oro-Mount Helix (3.1% Asian). La Presa is less Asian than neighboring Lemon Grove (10% Asian), and Bonita (12.1% Asian).
La Presa's Hispanic Population
17,598 residents of La Presa, or 50.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in La Presa is considerably higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. La Presa ranks 384th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Presa's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 2.2%. Hispanic residents' share of La Presa's population has decreased from 51.4% to 50.3%.
La Presa is more Hispanic than neighboring Spring Valley CDP (San Diego County) (40.7% Hispanic), Lemon Grove (45.4% Hispanic), Bonita (48.6% Hispanic), La Mesa (27.9% Hispanic), and Casa de Oro-Mount Helix (26.3% Hispanic).
La Presa's Native American/Other Population
543 residents of La Presa, 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 Presa is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. La Presa ranks 609th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Presa's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 1.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of La Presa's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.6%.
La Presa is more Native American/Other than neighboring Spring Valley CDP (San Diego County) (1.1% Native American/Other), Lemon Grove (0.7% Native American/Other), Bonita (0% Native American/Other), and La Mesa (0.9% Native American/Other). La Presa is less Native American/Other than neighboring Casa de Oro-Mount Helix (2.2% Native American/Other).
La Presa's Multiracial Population
1,387 residents of La Presa, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in La Presa is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. La Presa ranks 733rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Presa's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 20.1%. Multiracial residents' share of La Presa's population has decreased from 5.0% to 4.0%.
La Presa is more Multiracial than neighboring Bonita (3.1% Multiracial). La Presa is less Multiracial than neighboring Spring Valley CDP (San Diego County) (4.8% Multiracial), Lemon Grove (5% Multiracial), La Mesa (6.9% Multiracial), and Casa de Oro-Mount Helix (4.9% 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.