Rowland Heights, CA Demographics

A map of Rowland Heights's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Asian	27,920	29,583	60.8%	61.3%
Hispanic	13,529	13,515	29.5%	28.0%
White	2,870	3,467	6.3%	7.2%
Black	665	655	1.4%	1.4%
Multiracial	504	769	1.1%	1.6%
Native American/Other	423	242	0.9%	0.5%

Rowland Heights, California has an estimated population of 45,911, a decrease from the 48,231 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 60.8% Asian, 29.5% Hispanic, 6.3% White, 1.4% Black, 1.1% Multiracial, and 0.9% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Rowland Heights, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Rowland Heights is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Rowland Heights, that probability was 54.0% in 2020 and 53.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Rowland Heights is ranked the 203rd 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). Rowland Heights was ranked the 197th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Rowland Heights's White Population

2,870 residents of Rowland Heights, or 6.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Rowland Heights is significantly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Rowland Heights ranks 1488th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rowland Heights's White population has declined by an estimated 17.2%. White residents' share of Rowland Heights's population has decreased from 7.2% to 6.3%.

Rowland Heights is more White than neighboring South San Jose Hills (2.8% White). Rowland Heights is less White than neighboring Brea (35.4% White), Industry (31.4% White), La Habra Heights (44.4% White), and Walnut (9.1% White).

Rowland Heights's Black Population

665 residents of Rowland Heights, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Rowland Heights is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Rowland Heights ranks 593rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rowland Heights's Black population has grown by an estimated 1.5%. Black residents' share of Rowland Heights's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.

Rowland Heights is more Black than neighboring South San Jose Hills (1.2% Black). Rowland Heights is less Black than neighboring Brea (1.6% Black), Industry (4.8% Black), and Walnut (1.9% Black).

Rowland Heights's Asian Population

27,920 residents of Rowland Heights, or 60.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Rowland Heights is significantly higher than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Rowland Heights ranks 12th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rowland Heights's Asian population has declined by an estimated 5.6%. Asian residents' share of Rowland Heights's population has decreased from 61.3% to 60.8%.

Rowland Heights is more Asian than neighboring South San Jose Hills (11% Asian), Brea (27.7% Asian), Industry (17.6% Asian), and La Habra Heights (20.1% Asian). Rowland Heights is less Asian than neighboring Walnut (68.7% Asian).

Rowland Heights's Hispanic Population

13,529 residents of Rowland Heights, or 29.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Rowland Heights is considerably lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Rowland Heights ranks 692nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rowland Heights's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Rowland Heights's population has increased from 28.0% to 29.5%.

Rowland Heights is more Hispanic than neighboring La Habra Heights (19.4% Hispanic), and Walnut (17.2% Hispanic). Rowland Heights is less Hispanic than neighboring South San Jose Hills (84.6% Hispanic), Brea (29.9% Hispanic), and Industry (45.7% Hispanic).

Rowland Heights's Native American/Other Population

423 residents of Rowland Heights, 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 Rowland Heights is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Rowland Heights ranks 1421st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rowland Heights's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 74.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Rowland Heights's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Rowland Heights is more Native American/Other than neighboring South San Jose Hills (0.1% Native American/Other), Brea (0.5% Native American/Other), and Industry (0.5% Native American/Other). Rowland Heights is less Native American/Other than neighboring La Habra Heights (7% Native American/Other), and Walnut (1.1% Native American/Other).

Rowland Heights's Multiracial Population

504 residents of Rowland Heights, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Rowland Heights is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Rowland Heights ranks 1383rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rowland Heights's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 34.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Rowland Heights's population has decreased from 1.6% to 1.1%.

Rowland Heights is more Multiracial than neighboring South San Jose Hills (0.3% Multiracial), and Industry (0% Multiracial). Rowland Heights is less Multiracial than neighboring Brea (4.9% Multiracial), La Habra Heights (7.7% Multiracial), and Walnut (1.9% 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.