Lomita, CA Demographics

A map of Lomita's Population by Race

Lomita, California has an estimated population of 20,225, a decrease from the 20,921 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 34.4% Hispanic, 34.2% White, 17.2% Asian, 9.1% Multiracial, 4.3% Black, and 0.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lomita, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Lomita has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more 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 Lomita, that probability was 71.1% in 2020 and 72.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lomita is ranked the 347th 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). Lomita was ranked the 343rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lomita's White Population

6,910 residents of Lomita, or 34.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lomita is comparable to the share in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Lomita ranks 1121st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lomita's White population has declined by an estimated 4.9%. White residents' share of Lomita's population has decreased from 34.7% to 34.2%.

Lomita is more White than neighboring West Carson (12.9% White), Torrance (32.7% White), and Carson (6.3% White). Lomita is less White than neighboring Rolling Hills Estates (58.3% White), and Rolling Hills (63.9% White).

Lomita's Black Population

877 residents of Lomita, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lomita is comparable to the share in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Lomita ranks 187th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lomita's Black population has declined by an estimated 22.3%. Black residents' share of Lomita's population has decreased from 5.4% to 4.3%.

Lomita is more Black than neighboring Rolling Hills Estates (1.9% Black), and Torrance (3.6% Black). Lomita is less Black than neighboring West Carson (8.5% Black), Rolling Hills (6.6% Black), and Carson (21.7% Black).

Lomita's Asian Population

3,469 residents of Lomita, or 17.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lomita is comparable to the share in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Lomita ranks 173rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lomita's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Lomita's population has increased from 16.4% to 17.2%.

Lomita is less Asian than neighboring Rolling Hills Estates (24.5% Asian), West Carson (36.3% Asian), Rolling Hills (19.2% Asian), Torrance (37% Asian), and Carson (26.8% Asian).

Lomita's Hispanic Population

6,966 residents of Lomita, or 34.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lomita is lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Lomita ranks 529th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lomita's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 9.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Lomita's population has decreased from 36.8% to 34.4%.

Lomita is more Hispanic than neighboring Rolling Hills Estates (4.7% Hispanic), Rolling Hills (6.3% Hispanic), and Torrance (19.3% Hispanic). Lomita is less Hispanic than neighboring West Carson (37.2% Hispanic), and Carson (39.1% Hispanic).

Lomita's Native American/Other Population

169 residents of Lomita, 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 Lomita is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Lomita ranks 615th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lomita's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 46.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lomita's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.8%.

Lomita is more Native American/Other than neighboring Rolling Hills Estates (0.3% Native American/Other), West Carson (0.7% Native American/Other), and Rolling Hills (0.3% Native American/Other). Lomita is less Native American/Other than neighboring Torrance (1.1% Native American/Other), and Carson (1.9% Native American/Other).

Lomita's Multiracial Population

1,834 residents of Lomita, or 9.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lomita is slightly higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Lomita ranks 687th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lomita's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 70.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Lomita's population has increased from 5.2% to 9.1%.

Lomita is more Multiracial than neighboring West Carson (4.4% Multiracial), Rolling Hills (3.7% Multiracial), Torrance (6.3% Multiracial), and Carson (4.1% Multiracial). Lomita is less Multiracial than neighboring Rolling Hills Estates (10.4% 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.