Redlands, CA Demographics

A map of Redlands's Population by Race

Redlands, California has an estimated population of 73,375, a less than 1% change from the 73,168 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 40.6% White, 39.5% Hispanic, 8.2% Asian, 5.6% Black, 5.3% Multiracial, and 0.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Redlands, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Redlands has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Redlands, that probability was 65.9% in 2020 and 66.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Redlands is ranked the 122nd 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). Redlands was ranked the 122nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Redlands's White Population

29,819 residents of Redlands, or 40.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Redlands is higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Redlands ranks 1002nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Redlands's White population has declined by an estimated 9.7%. White residents' share of Redlands's population has decreased from 45.1% to 40.6%.

Redlands is more White than neighboring Highland (24.2% White), Loma Linda (28.5% White), and Moreno Valley (13.4% White). Redlands is less White than neighboring Mentone (45.4% White), and Yucaipa (53.9% White).

Redlands's Black Population

4,093 residents of Redlands, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Redlands is comparable to the share in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Redlands ranks 225th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Redlands's Black population has grown by an estimated 20.5%. Black residents' share of Redlands's population has increased from 4.6% to 5.6%.

Redlands is more Black than neighboring Highland (5.5% Black), Mentone (4.8% Black), and Yucaipa (1.1% Black). Redlands is less Black than neighboring Loma Linda (7.8% Black), and Moreno Valley (15.5% Black).

Redlands's Asian Population

6,037 residents of Redlands, or 8.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Redlands is lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Redlands ranks 321st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Redlands's Asian population has declined by an estimated 11.0%. Asian residents' share of Redlands's population has decreased from 9.3% to 8.2%.

Redlands is more Asian than neighboring Mentone (6.5% Asian), Yucaipa (3.2% Asian), and Moreno Valley (5.2% Asian). Redlands is less Asian than neighboring Highland (8.7% Asian), and Loma Linda (28.3% Asian).

Redlands's Hispanic Population

28,970 residents of Redlands, or 39.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Redlands is comparable to the share in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Redlands ranks 557th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Redlands's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 12.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Redlands's population has increased from 35.2% to 39.5%.

Redlands is more Hispanic than neighboring Loma Linda (29.8% Hispanic), and Yucaipa (36.3% Hispanic). Redlands is less Hispanic than neighboring Highland (57.2% Hispanic), Mentone (40.5% Hispanic), and Moreno Valley (61.9% Hispanic).

Redlands's Native American/Other Population

591 residents of Redlands, 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 Redlands is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Redlands ranks 924th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Redlands's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 26.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Redlands's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Redlands is less Native American/Other than neighboring Highland (1.2% Native American/Other), Mentone (1.1% Native American/Other), Loma Linda (2.2% Native American/Other), Yucaipa (1.5% Native American/Other), and Moreno Valley (1.3% Native American/Other).

Redlands's Multiracial Population

3,865 residents of Redlands, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Redlands is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Redlands ranks 807th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Redlands's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 13.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Redlands's population has increased from 4.7% to 5.3%.

Redlands is more Multiracial than neighboring Highland (3.1% Multiracial), Mentone (1.7% Multiracial), Loma Linda (3.4% Multiracial), Yucaipa (4% Multiracial), and Moreno Valley (2.7% 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.