Redondo Beach, CA Demographics
A map of Redondo Beach's Population by Race
Redondo Beach, California has an estimated population of 69,291, a decrease from the 71,576 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 54.6% White, 17.4% Asian, 15.2% Hispanic, 8.9% Multiracial, 2.7% Black, and 1.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Redondo Beach, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Redondo Beach 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 Redondo Beach, that probability was 61.9% in 2020 and 64.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Redondo Beach is ranked the 133rd 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). Redondo Beach was ranked the 127th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Redondo Beach's White Population
37,807 residents of Redondo Beach, or 54.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Redondo Beach is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Redondo Beach ranks 830th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Redondo Beach's White population has declined by an estimated 7.3%. White residents' share of Redondo Beach's population has decreased from 57.0% to 54.6%.
Redondo Beach is more White than neighboring Torrance (32.7% White), Lawndale (14.4% White), and Alondra Park (21.2% White). Redondo Beach is less White than neighboring Hermosa Beach (70.1% White), and Manhattan Beach (71.1% White).
Redondo Beach's Black Population
1,873 residents of Redondo Beach, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Redondo Beach is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Redondo Beach ranks 326th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Redondo Beach's Black population has declined by an estimated 10.9%. Black residents' share of Redondo Beach's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.7%.
Redondo Beach is more Black than neighboring Hermosa Beach (0.9% Black), and Manhattan Beach (0.8% Black). Redondo Beach is less Black than neighboring Torrance (3.6% Black), Lawndale (6.4% Black), and Alondra Park (4.4% Black).
Redondo Beach's Asian Population
12,042 residents of Redondo Beach, or 17.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Redondo Beach is slightly higher than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Redondo Beach ranks 206th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Redondo Beach's Asian population has grown by an estimated 19.4%. Asian residents' share of Redondo Beach's population has increased from 14.1% to 17.4%.
Redondo Beach is more Asian than neighboring Lawndale (11.1% Asian), Hermosa Beach (7.2% Asian), Alondra Park (11.7% Asian), and Manhattan Beach (13.3% Asian). Redondo Beach is less Asian than neighboring Torrance (37% Asian).
Redondo Beach's Hispanic Population
10,564 residents of Redondo Beach, or 15.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Redondo Beach is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Redondo Beach ranks 949th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Redondo Beach's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 15.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Redondo Beach's population has decreased from 17.5% to 15.2%.
Redondo Beach is more Hispanic than neighboring Hermosa Beach (11.9% Hispanic), and Manhattan Beach (7.7% Hispanic). Redondo Beach is less Hispanic than neighboring Torrance (19.3% Hispanic), Lawndale (65.1% Hispanic), and Alondra Park (57.7% Hispanic).
Redondo Beach's Native American/Other Population
870 residents of Redondo Beach, or 1.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Redondo Beach is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Redondo Beach ranks 777th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Redondo Beach's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 3.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Redondo Beach's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.3%.
Redondo Beach is more Native American/Other than neighboring Torrance (1.1% Native American/Other), Lawndale (0.4% Native American/Other), Hermosa Beach (0.4% Native American/Other), Alondra Park (0.9% Native American/Other), and Manhattan Beach (0.9% Native American/Other).
Redondo Beach's Multiracial Population
6,135 residents of Redondo Beach, or 8.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Redondo Beach is slightly higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Redondo Beach ranks 224th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Redondo Beach's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 18.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Redondo Beach's population has increased from 7.3% to 8.9%.
Redondo Beach is more Multiracial than neighboring Torrance (6.3% Multiracial), Lawndale (2.5% Multiracial), Alondra Park (4.2% Multiracial), and Manhattan Beach (6.2% Multiracial). Redondo Beach is less Multiracial than neighboring Hermosa Beach (9.4% 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.