Upland, CA Demographics

A map of Upland's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	34,366	35,190	43.4%	44.5%
White	27,103	27,742	34.2%	35.1%
Asian	8,799	7,782	11.1%	9.8%
Black	4,715	4,784	5.9%	6.1%
Multiracial	3,252	2,752	4.1%	3.5%
Native American/Other	1,022	790	1.3%	1.0%

Upland, California has an estimated population of 79,257, a less than 1% change from the 79,040 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 43.4% Hispanic, 34.2% White, 11.1% Asian, 5.9% Black, 4.1% Multiracial, and 1.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Upland, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Upland has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Upland, that probability was 66.4% in 2020 and 67.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Upland is ranked the 111th 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). Upland was ranked the 116th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Upland's White Population

27,103 residents of Upland, or 34.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Upland is comparable to the share in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Upland ranks 1117th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Upland's White population has declined by an estimated 2.3%. White residents' share of Upland's population has decreased from 35.1% to 34.2%.

Upland is more White than neighboring Montclair (9.7% White), Rancho Cucamonga (33.4% White), and Ontario (12.3% White). Upland is less White than neighboring San Antonio Heights (56.8% White), and Claremont (44% White).

Upland's Black Population

4,715 residents of Upland, or 5.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Upland is comparable to the share in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Upland ranks 166th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Upland's Black population has declined by an estimated 1.4%. Black residents' share of Upland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.9%.

Upland is more Black than neighboring San Antonio Heights (1.4% Black), and Ontario (5.8% Black). Upland is less Black than neighboring Claremont (6.9% Black), and Rancho Cucamonga (8.3% Black).

Upland's Asian Population

8,799 residents of Upland, or 11.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Upland is slightly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Upland ranks 310th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Upland's Asian population has grown by an estimated 13.1%. Asian residents' share of Upland's population has increased from 9.8% to 11.1%.

Upland is more Asian than neighboring San Antonio Heights (9.8% Asian), Montclair (10.1% Asian), and Ontario (9.6% Asian). Upland is less Asian than neighboring Claremont (14.4% Asian), and Rancho Cucamonga (15% Asian).

Upland's Hispanic Population

34,366 residents of Upland, or 43.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Upland is slightly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Upland ranks 439th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Upland's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 2.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Upland's population has decreased from 44.5% to 43.4%.

Upland is more Hispanic than neighboring San Antonio Heights (29% Hispanic), Claremont (28.8% Hispanic), and Rancho Cucamonga (38.1% Hispanic). Upland is less Hispanic than neighboring Montclair (72.5% Hispanic), and Ontario (68.6% Hispanic).

Upland's Native American/Other Population

1,022 residents of Upland, or 1.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Upland is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Upland ranks 1025th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Upland's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 29.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Upland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.3%.

Upland is more Native American/Other than neighboring San Antonio Heights (0.2% Native American/Other), Claremont (1% Native American/Other), Montclair (0.5% Native American/Other), Rancho Cucamonga (1.2% Native American/Other), and Ontario (0.8% Native American/Other).

Upland's Multiracial Population

3,252 residents of Upland, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Upland is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Upland ranks 1095th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Upland's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 18.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Upland's population has increased from 3.5% to 4.1%.

Upland is more Multiracial than neighboring San Antonio Heights (2.7% Multiracial), Montclair (1.3% Multiracial), Rancho Cucamonga (4% Multiracial), and Ontario (2.9% Multiracial). Upland is less Multiracial than neighboring Claremont (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.