Sage, CA Demographics

A map of Sage's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,903	2,079	50.3%	61.7%
Hispanic	1,492	983	39.5%	29.2%
Asian	198	82	5.2%	2.4%
Multiracial	139	133	3.7%	3.9%
Black	42	55	1.1%	1.6%
Native American/Other	7	38	0.2%	1.1%

Sage, California has an estimated population of 3,781, a large increase from the 3,370 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 50.3% White, 39.5% Hispanic, 5.2% Asian, 3.7% Multiracial, 1.1% Black, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Sage, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Sage 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 Sage, that probability was 53.2% in 2020 and 58.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Sage is ranked the 722nd 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). Sage was ranked the 764th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Sage's White Population

1,903 residents of Sage, or 50.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Sage is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Sage ranks 744th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sage's White population has declined by an estimated 8.5%. White residents' share of Sage's population has decreased from 61.7% to 50.3%.

Sage is more White than neighboring Lake Riverside (49.7% White), East Hemet (35.4% White), Valle Vista (41.8% White), and Hemet (32.7% White). Sage is less White than neighboring Aguanga (82.8% White).

Sage's Black Population

42 residents of Sage, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Sage is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Sage ranks 517th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sage's Black population has declined by an estimated 23.6%. Black residents' share of Sage's population has decreased from 1.6% to 1.1%.

Sage is more Black than neighboring Lake Riverside (0% Black), and Aguanga (0% Black). Sage is less Black than neighboring East Hemet (3% Black), Valle Vista (4.6% Black), and Hemet (9.8% Black).

Sage's Asian Population

198 residents of Sage, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Sage is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Sage ranks 746th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sage's Asian population has grown by an estimated 141.5%. Asian residents' share of Sage's population has increased from 2.4% to 5.2%.

Sage is more Asian than neighboring Lake Riverside (1.7% Asian), East Hemet (1.8% Asian), Valle Vista (1.1% Asian), Aguanga (0.9% Asian), and Hemet (3.4% Asian).

Sage's Hispanic Population

1,492 residents of Sage, or 39.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Sage is comparable to the share in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Sage ranks 675th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sage's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 51.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Sage's population has increased from 29.2% to 39.5%.

Sage is more Hispanic than neighboring Lake Riverside (24.1% Hispanic), and Aguanga (14.8% Hispanic). Sage is less Hispanic than neighboring East Hemet (54.8% Hispanic), Valle Vista (49.2% Hispanic), and Hemet (48.2% Hispanic).

Sage's Native American/Other Population

7 residents of Sage, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Sage is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Sage ranks 891st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sage's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 81.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Sage's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.2%.

Sage is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lake Riverside (0% Native American/Other), and Aguanga (0% Native American/Other). Sage is less Native American/Other than neighboring East Hemet (0.8% Native American/Other), Valle Vista (1% Native American/Other), and Hemet (1.4% Native American/Other).

Sage's Multiracial Population

139 residents of Sage, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Sage is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Sage ranks 980th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sage's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 4.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Sage's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.7%.

Sage is more Multiracial than neighboring Valle Vista (2.2% Multiracial), and Aguanga (1.5% Multiracial). Sage is less Multiracial than neighboring Lake Riverside (24.5% Multiracial), East Hemet (4.2% Multiracial), and Hemet (4.5% 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.