Mentone, CA Demographics

A map of Mentone's Population by Race

Mentone, California has an estimated population of 9,514, a less than 1% change from the 9,557 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 45.4% White, 40.5% Hispanic, 6.5% Asian, 4.8% Black, 1.7% Multiracial, and 1.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Mentone, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Mentone has become less 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 Mentone, that probability was 63.4% in 2020 and 62.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Mentone is ranked the 506th 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). Mentone was ranked the 508th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Mentone's White Population

4,319 residents of Mentone, or 45.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Mentone is considerably higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Mentone ranks 1032nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mentone's White population has grown by an estimated 4.9%. White residents' share of Mentone's population has increased from 43.1% to 45.4%.

Mentone is more White than neighboring Redlands (40.6% White), Highland (24.2% White), and Loma Linda (28.5% White). Mentone is less White than neighboring Yucaipa (53.9% White), and Calimesa (60.7% White).

Mentone's Black Population

457 residents of Mentone, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Mentone is comparable to the share in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Mentone ranks 242nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mentone's Black population has grown by an estimated 14.5%. Black residents' share of Mentone's population has increased from 4.2% to 4.8%.

Mentone is more Black than neighboring Yucaipa (1.1% Black), and Calimesa (2.7% Black). Mentone is less Black than neighboring Redlands (5.6% Black), Highland (5.5% Black), and Loma Linda (7.8% Black).

Mentone's Asian Population

623 residents of Mentone, or 6.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Mentone is lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Mentone ranks 481st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mentone's Asian population has grown by an estimated 32.0%. Asian residents' share of Mentone's population has increased from 4.9% to 6.5%.

Mentone is more Asian than neighboring Yucaipa (3.2% Asian), and Calimesa (0.9% Asian). Mentone is less Asian than neighboring Redlands (8.2% Asian), Highland (8.7% Asian), and Loma Linda (28.3% Asian).

Mentone's Hispanic Population

3,853 residents of Mentone, or 40.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Mentone is comparable to the share in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Mentone ranks 465th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mentone's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 3.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Mentone's population has decreased from 41.7% to 40.5%.

Mentone is more Hispanic than neighboring Redlands (39.5% Hispanic), Yucaipa (36.3% Hispanic), Calimesa (31.1% Hispanic), and Loma Linda (29.8% Hispanic). Mentone is less Hispanic than neighboring Highland (57.2% Hispanic).

Mentone's Native American/Other Population

100 residents of Mentone, or 1.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Mentone is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Mentone ranks 1007th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mentone's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 3.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Mentone's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Mentone is more Native American/Other than neighboring Redlands (0.8% Native American/Other), and Calimesa (0.8% Native American/Other). Mentone is less Native American/Other than neighboring Yucaipa (1.5% Native American/Other), Highland (1.2% Native American/Other), and Loma Linda (2.2% Native American/Other).

Mentone's Multiracial Population

162 residents of Mentone, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Mentone is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Mentone ranks 701st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mentone's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 66.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Mentone's population has decreased from 5.1% to 1.7%.

Mentone is less Multiracial than neighboring Redlands (5.3% Multiracial), Yucaipa (4% Multiracial), Highland (3.1% Multiracial), Calimesa (3.8% Multiracial), and Loma Linda (3.4% 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.