Rosamond, CA Demographics

A map of Rosamond's Population by Race

Rosamond, California has an estimated population of 21,473, a slight increase from the 20,961 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 47.6% Hispanic, 31.9% White, 9.6% Black, 6.1% Multiracial, 3.6% Asian, and 1.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Rosamond, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Rosamond has become slightly less 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 Rosamond, that probability was 66.4% in 2020 and 65.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Rosamond is ranked the 338th 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). Rosamond was ranked the 342nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Rosamond's White Population

6,852 residents of Rosamond, or 31.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Rosamond is comparable to the share in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Rosamond ranks 1092nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rosamond's White population has declined by an estimated 11.4%. White residents' share of Rosamond's population has decreased from 36.9% to 31.9%.

Rosamond is more White than neighboring Mojave (27.9% White), and Lancaster (23.5% White). Rosamond is less White than neighboring Quartz Hill (47% White), Elizabeth Lake (69.1% White), and Leona Valley (66% White).

Rosamond's Black Population

2,058 residents of Rosamond, or 9.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Rosamond is slightly higher than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Rosamond ranks 74th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rosamond's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Rosamond's population has remained roughly unchanged at 9.6%.

Rosamond is more Black than neighboring Quartz Hill (7.9% Black), Elizabeth Lake (3.4% Black), and Leona Valley (0% Black). Rosamond is less Black than neighboring Mojave (20.3% Black), and Lancaster (19.1% Black).

Rosamond's Asian Population

775 residents of Rosamond, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Rosamond is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Rosamond ranks 658th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rosamond's Asian population has grown by an estimated 24.2%. Asian residents' share of Rosamond's population has increased from 3.0% to 3.6%.

Rosamond is more Asian than neighboring Mojave (0.8% Asian), and Quartz Hill (2.4% Asian). Rosamond is less Asian than neighboring Lancaster (4.1% Asian), Elizabeth Lake (5.4% Asian), and Leona Valley (12.6% Asian).

Rosamond's Hispanic Population

10,218 residents of Rosamond, or 47.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Rosamond is higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Rosamond ranks 453rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rosamond's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 13.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Rosamond's population has increased from 43.1% to 47.6%.

Rosamond is more Hispanic than neighboring Mojave (47.2% Hispanic), Quartz Hill (37.6% Hispanic), Elizabeth Lake (15.3% Hispanic), and Leona Valley (17.7% Hispanic). Rosamond is less Hispanic than neighboring Lancaster (48.2% Hispanic).

Rosamond's Native American/Other Population

261 residents of Rosamond, or 1.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Rosamond is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Rosamond ranks 719th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rosamond's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 8.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Rosamond's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Rosamond is more Native American/Other than neighboring Mojave (0.9% Native American/Other), Lancaster (1% Native American/Other), and Quartz Hill (0.8% Native American/Other). Rosamond is less Native American/Other than neighboring Elizabeth Lake (2.1% Native American/Other), and Leona Valley (2.1% Native American/Other).

Rosamond's Multiracial Population

1,309 residents of Rosamond, or 6.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Rosamond is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Rosamond ranks 520th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rosamond's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 7.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Rosamond's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.1%.

Rosamond is more Multiracial than neighboring Mojave (2.9% Multiracial), Lancaster (4.1% Multiracial), Quartz Hill (4.4% Multiracial), Elizabeth Lake (4.7% Multiracial), and Leona Valley (1.6% 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.