Running Springs, CA Demographics

A map of Running Springs's Population by Race

Running Springs, California has an estimated population of 4,917, a decrease from the 5,268 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 68.1% White, 23.1% Hispanic, 6.0% Multiracial, 2.4% Asian, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Running Springs, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Running Springs has become 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 Running Springs, that probability was 46.2% in 2020 and 47.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Running Springs is ranked the 666th 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). Running Springs was ranked the 647th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Running Springs's White Population

3,348 residents of Running Springs, or 68.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Running Springs is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Running Springs ranks 565th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Running Springs's White population has declined by an estimated 9.6%. White residents' share of Running Springs's population has decreased from 70.3% to 68.1%.

Running Springs is more White than neighboring Lake Arrowhead (63.9% White), Highland (24.2% White), Mentone (45.4% White), Redlands (40.6% White), and Crestline (62.7% White).

Running Springs's Black Population

0 residents of Running Springs, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Running Springs is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Running Springs ranks 748th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Running Springs's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Running Springs's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Running Springs is less Black than neighboring Lake Arrowhead (1.5% Black), Highland (5.5% Black), Mentone (4.8% Black), Redlands (5.6% Black), and Crestline (2.6% Black).

Running Springs's Asian Population

118 residents of Running Springs, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Running Springs is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Running Springs ranks 1016th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Running Springs's Asian population has grown by an estimated 66.2%. Asian residents' share of Running Springs's population has increased from 1.3% to 2.4%.

Running Springs is more Asian than neighboring Crestline (1.1% Asian). Running Springs is less Asian than neighboring Lake Arrowhead (3% Asian), Highland (8.7% Asian), Mentone (6.5% Asian), and Redlands (8.2% Asian).

Running Springs's Hispanic Population

1,135 residents of Running Springs, or 23.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Running Springs is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Running Springs ranks 854th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Running Springs's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 6.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Running Springs's population has increased from 20.2% to 23.1%.

Running Springs is less Hispanic than neighboring Lake Arrowhead (26.4% Hispanic), Highland (57.2% Hispanic), Mentone (40.5% Hispanic), Redlands (39.5% Hispanic), and Crestline (28.1% Hispanic).

Running Springs's Native American/Other Population

22 residents of Running Springs, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Running Springs is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Running Springs ranks 475th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Running Springs's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 76.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Running Springs's population has decreased from 1.8% to 0.4%.

Running Springs is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lake Arrowhead (1.3% Native American/Other), Highland (1.2% Native American/Other), Mentone (1.1% Native American/Other), Redlands (0.8% Native American/Other), and Crestline (1.3% Native American/Other).

Running Springs's Multiracial Population

294 residents of Running Springs, or 6.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Running Springs is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Running Springs ranks 613th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Running Springs's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 2.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Running Springs's population has increased from 5.4% to 6.0%.

Running Springs is more Multiracial than neighboring Lake Arrowhead (3.9% Multiracial), Highland (3.1% Multiracial), Mentone (1.7% Multiracial), Redlands (5.3% Multiracial), and Crestline (4.3% 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.