West Covina, CA Demographics

A map of West Covina's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	56,967	58,102	53.2%	53.1%
Asian	32,890	33,097	30.7%	30.2%
White	10,187	11,793	9.5%	10.8%
Black	4,072	3,713	3.8%	3.4%
Multiracial	1,655	1,889	1.5%	1.7%
Native American/Other	1,266	907	1.2%	0.8%

West Covina, California has an estimated population of 107,037, a slight decrease from the 109,501 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 53.2% Hispanic, 30.7% Asian, 9.5% White, 3.8% Black, 1.5% Multiracial, and 1.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Covina, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Covina 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 West Covina, that probability was 61.4% in 2020 and 61.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Covina is ranked the 65th 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). West Covina was ranked the 64th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Covina's White Population

10,187 residents of West Covina, or 9.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Covina is significantly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. West Covina ranks 1426th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Covina's White population has declined by an estimated 13.6%. White residents' share of West Covina's population has decreased from 10.8% to 9.5%.

West Covina is more White than neighboring Valinda (7% White), South San Jose Hills (2.8% White), and Vincent (6.6% White). West Covina is less White than neighboring Industry (31.4% White), and Covina (19.2% White).

West Covina's Black Population

4,072 residents of West Covina, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Covina is comparable to the share in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. West Covina ranks 289th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Covina's Black population has grown by an estimated 9.7%. Black residents' share of West Covina's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.8%.

West Covina is more Black than neighboring Valinda (1% Black), South San Jose Hills (1.2% Black), and Vincent (2.7% Black). West Covina is less Black than neighboring Industry (4.8% Black), and Covina (4.2% Black).

West Covina's Asian Population

32,890 residents of West Covina, or 30.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Covina is significantly higher than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. West Covina ranks 78th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Covina's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of West Covina's population has increased from 30.2% to 30.7%.

West Covina is more Asian than neighboring Valinda (18.5% Asian), Industry (17.6% Asian), South San Jose Hills (11% Asian), Vincent (16.3% Asian), and Covina (13.4% Asian).

West Covina's Hispanic Population

56,967 residents of West Covina, or 53.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Covina is considerably higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. West Covina ranks 372nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Covina's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 2.0%. Hispanic residents' share of West Covina's population has remained roughly unchanged at 53.2%.

West Covina is more Hispanic than neighboring Industry (45.7% Hispanic). West Covina is less Hispanic than neighboring Valinda (71.7% Hispanic), South San Jose Hills (84.6% Hispanic), Vincent (71.5% Hispanic), and Covina (59.4% Hispanic).

West Covina's Native American/Other Population

1,266 residents of West Covina, or 1.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in West Covina is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. West Covina ranks 1188th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Covina's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 39.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Covina's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

West Covina is more Native American/Other than neighboring Valinda (0.7% Native American/Other), Industry (0.5% Native American/Other), South San Jose Hills (0.1% Native American/Other), and Vincent (1% Native American/Other). West Covina is less Native American/Other than neighboring Covina (1.4% Native American/Other).

West Covina's Multiracial Population

1,655 residents of West Covina, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Covina is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. West Covina ranks 1365th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Covina's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 12.4%. Multiracial residents' share of West Covina's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.5%.

West Covina is more Multiracial than neighboring Valinda (1% Multiracial), Industry (0% Multiracial), and South San Jose Hills (0.3% Multiracial). West Covina is less Multiracial than neighboring Vincent (1.9% Multiracial), and Covina (2.4% 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.