Rosedale, CA Demographics

A map of Rosedale's Population by Race

Rosedale, California has an estimated population of 18,877, a slight increase from the 18,639 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 64.3% White, 21.9% Hispanic, 6.2% Multiracial, 4.9% Asian, 1.6% Black, and 1.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Rosedale, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Rosedale has become slightly 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 Rosedale, that probability was 52.4% in 2020 and 53.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Rosedale is ranked the 364th 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). Rosedale was ranked the 371st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Rosedale's White Population

12,131 residents of Rosedale, or 64.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Rosedale is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Rosedale ranks 681st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rosedale's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Rosedale's population has remained roughly unchanged at 64.3%.

Rosedale is more White than neighboring Greenacres (51.2% White), Shafter (14.8% White), Mexican Colony (4.1% White), and Stebbins (33.3% White). Rosedale is less White than neighboring Cherokee Strip (70.3% White).

Rosedale's Black Population

295 residents of Rosedale, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Rosedale is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Rosedale ranks 490th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rosedale's Black population has declined by an estimated 9.2%. Black residents' share of Rosedale's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.6%.

Rosedale is more Black than neighboring Greenacres (0.6% Black), Shafter (1.3% Black), Cherokee Strip (0% Black), Mexican Colony (0% Black), and Stebbins (1.4% Black).

Rosedale's Asian Population

925 residents of Rosedale, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Rosedale is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Rosedale ranks 585th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rosedale's Asian population has grown by an estimated 33.9%. Asian residents' share of Rosedale's population has increased from 3.7% to 4.9%.

Rosedale is more Asian than neighboring Greenacres (0.7% Asian), Shafter (2.5% Asian), Cherokee Strip (0% Asian), Mexican Colony (0% Asian), and Stebbins (0% Asian).

Rosedale's Hispanic Population

4,140 residents of Rosedale, or 21.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Rosedale is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Rosedale ranks 786th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rosedale's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 6.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Rosedale's population has decreased from 23.7% to 21.9%.

Rosedale is less Hispanic than neighboring Greenacres (38.3% Hispanic), Shafter (80.6% Hispanic), Cherokee Strip (29.7% Hispanic), Mexican Colony (95.9% Hispanic), and Stebbins (62.6% Hispanic).

Rosedale's Native American/Other Population

224 residents of Rosedale, 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 Rosedale is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Rosedale ranks 654th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rosedale's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 17.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Rosedale's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Rosedale is more Native American/Other than neighboring Greenacres (0% Native American/Other), Shafter (0.1% Native American/Other), Cherokee Strip (0% Native American/Other), Mexican Colony (0% Native American/Other), and Stebbins (0% Native American/Other).

Rosedale's Multiracial Population

1,162 residents of Rosedale, or 6.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Rosedale is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Rosedale ranks 747th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rosedale's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 27.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Rosedale's population has increased from 4.9% to 6.2%.

Rosedale is more Multiracial than neighboring Shafter (0.8% Multiracial), Cherokee Strip (0% Multiracial), Mexican Colony (0% Multiracial), and Stebbins (2.7% Multiracial). Rosedale is less Multiracial than neighboring Greenacres (9.2% 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.