Sunnyside, CA Demographics

A map of Sunnyside's Population by Race

Sunnyside, California has an estimated population of 4,639, a less than 1% change from the 4,627 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 50.1% Hispanic, 32.7% White, 13.0% Asian, 2.9% Black, 0.9% Multiracial, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Sunnyside, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Sunnyside 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 Sunnyside, that probability was 66.5% in 2020 and 62.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Sunnyside is ranked the 679th 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). Sunnyside was ranked the 678th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Sunnyside's White Population

1,517 residents of Sunnyside, or 32.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Sunnyside is comparable to the share in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Sunnyside ranks 1118th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sunnyside's White population has declined by an estimated 6.0%. White residents' share of Sunnyside's population has decreased from 34.9% to 32.7%.

Sunnyside is more White than neighboring Malaga (9.2% White), Calwa (0% White), and Mayfair (22.3% White). Sunnyside is less White than neighboring Tarpey Village (38.4% White), and Clovis (45% White).

Sunnyside's Black Population

135 residents of Sunnyside, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Sunnyside is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Sunnyside ranks 328th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sunnyside's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Sunnyside's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.9%.

Sunnyside is more Black than neighboring Malaga (0% Black), Tarpey Village (0% Black), Calwa (0% Black), Mayfair (0.2% Black), and Clovis (1.8% Black).

Sunnyside's Asian Population

604 residents of Sunnyside, or 13.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Sunnyside is slightly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Sunnyside ranks 201st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sunnyside's Asian population has declined by an estimated 8.9%. Asian residents' share of Sunnyside's population has decreased from 14.3% to 13.0%.

Sunnyside is more Asian than neighboring Malaga (1.2% Asian), Calwa (1.9% Asian), and Mayfair (6.3% Asian). Sunnyside is less Asian than neighboring Tarpey Village (19.3% Asian), and Clovis (13.3% Asian).

Sunnyside's Hispanic Population

2,324 residents of Sunnyside, or 50.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Sunnyside is higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Sunnyside ranks 448th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sunnyside's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 15.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Sunnyside's population has increased from 43.6% to 50.1%.

Sunnyside is more Hispanic than neighboring Tarpey Village (32% Hispanic), and Clovis (33.8% Hispanic). Sunnyside is less Hispanic than neighboring Malaga (89.6% Hispanic), Calwa (98.1% Hispanic), and Mayfair (67.8% Hispanic).

Sunnyside's Native American/Other Population

16 residents of Sunnyside, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Sunnyside is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Sunnyside ranks 1174th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sunnyside's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 59.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Sunnyside's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.3%.

Sunnyside is more Native American/Other than neighboring Malaga (0% Native American/Other), Calwa (0% Native American/Other), and Mayfair (0.1% Native American/Other). Sunnyside is less Native American/Other than neighboring Tarpey Village (3% Native American/Other), and Clovis (1.3% Native American/Other).

Sunnyside's Multiracial Population

43 residents of Sunnyside, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Sunnyside is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Sunnyside ranks 1109th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sunnyside's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 73.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Sunnyside's population has decreased from 3.4% to 0.9%.

Sunnyside is more Multiracial than neighboring Malaga (0% Multiracial), and Calwa (0% Multiracial). Sunnyside is less Multiracial than neighboring Tarpey Village (7.3% Multiracial), Mayfair (3.4% Multiracial), and Clovis (4.8% 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.