Rose Hills, CA Demographics

A map of Rose Hills's Population by Race

Rose Hills, California has an estimated population of 2,314, a large decrease from the 2,927 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 56.3% Hispanic, 17.6% White, 13.0% Asian, 6.8% Black, 4.5% Multiracial, and 1.9% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Rose Hills, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Rose Hills 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 Rose Hills, that probability was 56.0% in 2020 and 62.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Rose Hills is ranked the 867th 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). Rose Hills was ranked the 813th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Rose Hills's White Population

408 residents of Rose Hills, or 17.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Rose Hills is significantly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Rose Hills ranks 1288th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rose Hills's White population has declined by an estimated 33.6%. White residents' share of Rose Hills's population has decreased from 21.0% to 17.6%.

Rose Hills is more White than neighboring South El Monte (3.4% White), West Whittier-Los Nietos (6.8% White), Pico Rivera (4.2% White), and Avocado Heights (3.5% White). Rose Hills is less White than neighboring Whittier (22.2% White).

Rose Hills's Black Population

157 residents of Rose Hills, or 6.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Rose Hills is comparable to the share in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Rose Hills ranks 443rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rose Hills's Black population has grown by an estimated 170.7%. Black residents' share of Rose Hills's population has increased from 2.0% to 6.8%.

Rose Hills is more Black than neighboring South El Monte (0.9% Black), West Whittier-Los Nietos (0.3% Black), Whittier (1.2% Black), Pico Rivera (1.5% Black), and Avocado Heights (1.8% Black).

Rose Hills's Asian Population

300 residents of Rose Hills, or 13.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Rose Hills is slightly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Rose Hills ranks 232nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rose Hills's Asian population has declined by an estimated 19.1%. Asian residents' share of Rose Hills's population has remained roughly unchanged at 13.0%.

Rose Hills is more Asian than neighboring West Whittier-Los Nietos (3.1% Asian), Whittier (5.2% Asian), Pico Rivera (3.4% Asian), and Avocado Heights (9.5% Asian). Rose Hills is less Asian than neighboring South El Monte (20.5% Asian).

Rose Hills's Hispanic Population

1,302 residents of Rose Hills, or 56.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Rose Hills is significantly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Rose Hills ranks 305th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rose Hills's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 27.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Rose Hills's population has decreased from 61.5% to 56.3%.

Rose Hills is less Hispanic than neighboring South El Monte (74.3% Hispanic), West Whittier-Los Nietos (89% Hispanic), Whittier (67.1% Hispanic), Pico Rivera (90.1% Hispanic), and Avocado Heights (84.4% Hispanic).

Rose Hills's Native American/Other Population

43 residents of Rose Hills, 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 Rose Hills is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Rose Hills ranks 1382nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rose Hills's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 152.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Rose Hills's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.9%.

Rose Hills is more Native American/Other than neighboring South El Monte (0.5% Native American/Other), West Whittier-Los Nietos (0.6% Native American/Other), Pico Rivera (0.4% Native American/Other), and Avocado Heights (0.3% Native American/Other). Rose Hills is less Native American/Other than neighboring Whittier (2.1% Native American/Other).

Rose Hills's Multiracial Population

104 residents of Rose Hills, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Rose Hills is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Rose Hills ranks 1287th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rose Hills's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 57.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Rose Hills's population has increased from 2.3% to 4.5%.

Rose Hills is more Multiracial than neighboring South El Monte (0.4% Multiracial), West Whittier-Los Nietos (0.4% Multiracial), Whittier (2.3% Multiracial), Pico Rivera (0.3% Multiracial), and Avocado Heights (0.5% 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.