Ramona, CA Demographics

A map of Ramona's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	12,334	12,545	54.5%	58.4%
Hispanic	8,529	7,102	37.7%	33.1%
Multiracial	972	1,019	4.3%	4.7%
Asian	322	322	1.4%	1.5%
Native American/Other	322	334	1.4%	1.6%
Black	155	146	0.7%	0.7%

Ramona, California has an estimated population of 22,634, an increase from the 21,468 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 54.5% White, 37.7% Hispanic, 4.3% Multiracial, 1.4% Asian, 1.4% Native American/Other, and 0.7% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Ramona, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Ramona has become 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 Ramona, that probability was 54.6% in 2020 and 55.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ramona is ranked the 323rd 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). Ramona was ranked the 337th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ramona's White Population

12,334 residents of Ramona, or 54.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ramona is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Ramona ranks 796th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ramona's White population has declined by an estimated 1.7%. White residents' share of Ramona's population has decreased from 58.4% to 54.5%.

Ramona is more White than neighboring Escondido (32.8% White). Ramona is less White than neighboring San Diego Country Estates (68.2% White), Poway (57.8% White), Eucalyptus Hills (72.1% White), and Lakeside CDP (San Diego County) (62.1% White).

Ramona's Black Population

155 residents of Ramona, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ramona is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Ramona ranks 933rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ramona's Black population has grown by an estimated 6.2%. Black residents' share of Ramona's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Ramona is less Black than neighboring Poway (2.7% Black), Eucalyptus Hills (2.9% Black), Lakeside CDP (San Diego County) (1.3% Black), and Escondido (2.3% Black).

Ramona's Asian Population

322 residents of Ramona, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ramona is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Ramona ranks 977th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ramona's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Ramona's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.

Ramona is more Asian than neighboring Eucalyptus Hills (0.8% Asian). Ramona is less Asian than neighboring San Diego Country Estates (1.6% Asian), Poway (12.3% Asian), Lakeside CDP (San Diego County) (2% Asian), and Escondido (7.9% Asian).

Ramona's Hispanic Population

8,529 residents of Ramona, or 37.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ramona is slightly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Ramona ranks 589th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ramona's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 20.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Ramona's population has increased from 33.1% to 37.7%.

Ramona is more Hispanic than neighboring San Diego Country Estates (24.4% Hispanic), Poway (18.8% Hispanic), Eucalyptus Hills (21.7% Hispanic), and Lakeside CDP (San Diego County) (26.7% Hispanic). Ramona is less Hispanic than neighboring Escondido (52.3% Hispanic).

Ramona's Native American/Other Population

322 residents of Ramona, or 1.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Ramona is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Ramona ranks 594th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ramona's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 3.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ramona's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.

Ramona is more Native American/Other than neighboring San Diego Country Estates (0.1% Native American/Other), Eucalyptus Hills (0% Native American/Other), and Escondido (1.1% Native American/Other). Ramona is less Native American/Other than neighboring Poway (1.7% Native American/Other), and Lakeside CDP (San Diego County) (1.5% Native American/Other).

Ramona's Multiracial Population

972 residents of Ramona, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ramona is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Ramona ranks 781st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ramona's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 4.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Ramona's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.3%.

Ramona is more Multiracial than neighboring Eucalyptus Hills (2.4% Multiracial), and Escondido (3.6% Multiracial). Ramona is less Multiracial than neighboring San Diego Country Estates (4.9% Multiracial), Poway (6.6% Multiracial), and Lakeside CDP (San Diego County) (6.3% 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.