Rainbow, CA Demographics

A map of Rainbow's Population by Race

Rainbow, California has an estimated population of 2,029, an increase from the 1,884 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 44.1% White, 40.5% Hispanic, 7.7% Asian, 3.4% Multiracial, 2.3% Black, and 1.9% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Rainbow, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Rainbow has become considerably 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 Rainbow, that probability was 57.8% in 2020 and 63.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Rainbow is ranked the 899th 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). Rainbow was ranked the 916th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Rainbow's White Population

894 residents of Rainbow, or 44.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Rainbow is considerably higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Rainbow ranks 906th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rainbow's White population has declined by an estimated 9.3%. White residents' share of Rainbow's population has decreased from 52.3% to 44.1%.

Rainbow is more White than neighboring Pala (7.4% White), and Fallbrook (36.2% White). Rainbow is less White than neighboring Temecula (48.4% White), Bonsall (60.4% White), and Murrieta (46.6% White).

Rainbow's Black Population

47 residents of Rainbow, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Rainbow is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Rainbow ranks 772nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rainbow's Black population has grown by an estimated 176.5%. Black residents' share of Rainbow's population has increased from 0.9% to 2.3%.

Rainbow is more Black than neighboring Pala (0.8% Black), and Bonsall (1% Black). Rainbow is less Black than neighboring Temecula (4.7% Black), Fallbrook (3.3% Black), and Murrieta (5.2% Black).

Rainbow's Asian Population

157 residents of Rainbow, or 7.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Rainbow is lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Rainbow ranks 578th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rainbow's Asian population has grown by an estimated 121.1%. Asian residents' share of Rainbow's population has increased from 3.8% to 7.7%.

Rainbow is more Asian than neighboring Pala (1.2% Asian), Fallbrook (3.1% Asian), and Bonsall (2.7% Asian). Rainbow is less Asian than neighboring Temecula (10.3% Asian), and Murrieta (8.4% Asian).

Rainbow's Hispanic Population

822 residents of Rainbow, or 40.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Rainbow is comparable to the share in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Rainbow ranks 507th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rainbow's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 14.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Rainbow's population has increased from 38.1% to 40.5%.

Rainbow is more Hispanic than neighboring Temecula (29% Hispanic), Bonsall (30.6% Hispanic), and Murrieta (31.4% Hispanic). Rainbow is less Hispanic than neighboring Pala (47.5% Hispanic), and Fallbrook (53.1% Hispanic).

Rainbow's Native American/Other Population

39 residents of Rainbow, or 1.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Rainbow is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Rainbow ranks 1015th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rainbow's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 105.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Rainbow's population has increased from 1.0% to 1.9%.

Rainbow is more Native American/Other than neighboring Temecula (0.9% Native American/Other), Fallbrook (0.8% Native American/Other), and Bonsall (0% Native American/Other). Rainbow is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pala (42.2% Native American/Other), and Murrieta (2.8% Native American/Other).

Rainbow's Multiracial Population

70 residents of Rainbow, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Rainbow is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Rainbow ranks 982nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rainbow's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 5.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Rainbow's population has decreased from 3.9% to 3.4%.

Rainbow is more Multiracial than neighboring Pala (0.9% Multiracial). Rainbow is less Multiracial than neighboring Temecula (6.7% Multiracial), Fallbrook (3.5% Multiracial), Bonsall (5.3% Multiracial), and Murrieta (5.5% 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.