La Quinta, CA Demographics

A map of La Quinta's Population by Race

La Quinta, California has an estimated population of 38,707, an increase from the 37,558 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 53.7% White, 36.6% Hispanic, 4.2% Asian, 3.4% Multiracial, 1.3% Black, and 0.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of La Quinta, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

La Quinta has become slightly 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 Quinta, that probability was 56.6% in 2020 and 57.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

La Quinta is ranked the 221st 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 Quinta was ranked the 228th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

La Quinta's White Population

20,767 residents of La Quinta, or 53.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in La Quinta is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. La Quinta ranks 846th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, La Quinta's White population has declined by an estimated 1.3%. White residents' share of La Quinta's population has decreased from 56.0% to 53.7%.

La Quinta is more White than neighboring Vista Santa Rosa (14.1% White), and Indio (23.3% White). La Quinta is less White than neighboring Indian Wells (87.7% White), Bermuda Dunes (54.5% White), and Palm Desert (63.6% White).

La Quinta's Black Population

498 residents of La Quinta, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in La Quinta is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. La Quinta ranks 499th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, La Quinta's Black population has declined by an estimated 21.7%. Black residents' share of La Quinta's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.3%.

La Quinta is more Black than neighboring Vista Santa Rosa (0% Black), and Bermuda Dunes (1% Black). La Quinta is less Black than neighboring Indian Wells (2.9% Black), Indio (2.1% Black), and Palm Desert (1.6% Black).

La Quinta's Asian Population

1,612 residents of La Quinta, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in La Quinta is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. La Quinta ranks 568th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, La Quinta's Asian population has grown by an estimated 10.1%. Asian residents' share of La Quinta's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.2%.

La Quinta is more Asian than neighboring Vista Santa Rosa (0.1% Asian), Indian Wells (1.7% Asian), Bermuda Dunes (2.9% Asian), and Indio (2.6% Asian). La Quinta is less Asian than neighboring Palm Desert (4.7% Asian).

La Quinta's Hispanic Population

14,179 residents of La Quinta, or 36.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in La Quinta is slightly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. La Quinta ranks 572nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, La Quinta's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 10.3%. Hispanic residents' share of La Quinta's population has increased from 34.2% to 36.6%.

La Quinta is more Hispanic than neighboring Indian Wells (5% Hispanic), Bermuda Dunes (35.2% Hispanic), and Palm Desert (26.7% Hispanic). La Quinta is less Hispanic than neighboring Vista Santa Rosa (83.4% Hispanic), and Indio (69.6% Hispanic).

La Quinta's Native American/Other Population

326 residents of La Quinta, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in La Quinta is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. La Quinta ranks 1096th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, La Quinta's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 5.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of La Quinta's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

La Quinta is more Native American/Other than neighboring Indian Wells (0.3% Native American/Other), Bermuda Dunes (0.5% Native American/Other), Indio (0.7% Native American/Other), and Palm Desert (0.4% Native American/Other). La Quinta is less Native American/Other than neighboring Vista Santa Rosa (2.2% Native American/Other).

La Quinta's Multiracial Population

1,325 residents of La Quinta, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in La Quinta is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. La Quinta ranks 1141st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, La Quinta's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 8.6%. Multiracial residents' share of La Quinta's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.4%.

La Quinta is more Multiracial than neighboring Vista Santa Rosa (0.1% Multiracial), Indian Wells (2.5% Multiracial), Indio (1.6% Multiracial), and Palm Desert (3% Multiracial). La Quinta is less Multiracial than neighboring Bermuda Dunes (5.8% 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.