Rosemead, CA Demographics

A map of Rosemead's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Asian	32,885	32,758	65.8%	64.0%
Hispanic	14,542	15,906	29.1%	31.1%
White	1,591	1,664	3.2%	3.3%
Native American/Other	474	192	0.9%	0.4%
Multiracial	373	444	0.7%	0.9%
Black	148	221	0.3%	0.4%

Rosemead, California has an estimated population of 50,013, a slight decrease from the 51,185 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 65.8% Asian, 29.1% Hispanic, 3.2% White, 0.9% Native American/Other, 0.7% Multiracial, and 0.3% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Rosemead, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Rosemead has become less 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 Rosemead, that probability was 49.3% in 2020 and 48.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Rosemead is ranked the 188th 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). Rosemead was ranked the 186th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Rosemead's White Population

1,591 residents of Rosemead, or 3.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Rosemead is significantly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Rosemead ranks 1548th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rosemead's White population has declined by an estimated 4.4%. White residents' share of Rosemead's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.2%.

Rosemead is less White than neighboring South San Gabriel (4.8% White), San Gabriel (9.6% White), South El Monte (3.4% White), Temple City (12.1% White), and East San Gabriel (14.2% White).

Rosemead's Black Population

148 residents of Rosemead, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Rosemead is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Rosemead ranks 1114th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rosemead's Black population has declined by an estimated 33.0%. Black residents' share of Rosemead's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Rosemead is less Black than neighboring San Gabriel (1.4% Black), South El Monte (0.9% Black), Temple City (0.5% Black), and East San Gabriel (1.4% Black).

Rosemead's Asian Population

32,885 residents of Rosemead, or 65.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Rosemead is significantly higher than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Rosemead ranks 7th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rosemead's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Rosemead's population has increased from 64.0% to 65.8%.

Rosemead is more Asian than neighboring San Gabriel (59.5% Asian), South El Monte (20.5% Asian), Temple City (63.3% Asian), and East San Gabriel (55.3% Asian). Rosemead is less Asian than neighboring South San Gabriel (66.8% Asian).

Rosemead's Hispanic Population

14,542 residents of Rosemead, or 29.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Rosemead is considerably lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Rosemead ranks 620th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rosemead's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 8.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Rosemead's population has decreased from 31.1% to 29.1%.

Rosemead is more Hispanic than neighboring South San Gabriel (26.3% Hispanic), San Gabriel (26% Hispanic), Temple City (20.9% Hispanic), and East San Gabriel (26.4% Hispanic). Rosemead is less Hispanic than neighboring South El Monte (74.3% Hispanic).

Rosemead's Native American/Other Population

474 residents of Rosemead, or 0.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Rosemead is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Rosemead ranks 1475th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rosemead's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 146.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Rosemead's population has increased from 0.4% to 0.9%.

Rosemead is more Native American/Other than neighboring South San Gabriel (0.4% Native American/Other), South El Monte (0.5% Native American/Other), Temple City (0.5% Native American/Other), and East San Gabriel (0.1% Native American/Other). Rosemead is less Native American/Other than neighboring San Gabriel (1.5% Native American/Other).

Rosemead's Multiracial Population

373 residents of Rosemead, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Rosemead is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Rosemead ranks 1486th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rosemead's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 16.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Rosemead's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Rosemead is more Multiracial than neighboring South El Monte (0.4% Multiracial). Rosemead is less Multiracial than neighboring South San Gabriel (1.5% Multiracial), San Gabriel (2% Multiracial), Temple City (2.6% Multiracial), and East San Gabriel (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.