Woodcrest, CA Demographics

A map of Woodcrest's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	6,783	5,680	39.1%	36.9%
White	6,454	7,158	37.2%	46.5%
Black	1,642	757	9.5%	4.9%
Asian	1,200	975	6.9%	6.3%
Multiracial	1,077	628	6.2%	4.1%
Native American/Other	212	180	1.2%	1.2%

Woodcrest, California has an estimated population of 17,368, a large increase from the 15,378 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 39.1% Hispanic, 37.2% White, 9.5% Black, 6.9% Asian, 6.2% Multiracial, and 1.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Woodcrest, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Woodcrest has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is about as diverse as California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Woodcrest, that probability was 63.9% in 2020 and 69.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Woodcrest is ranked the 378th 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). Woodcrest was ranked the 400th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Woodcrest's White Population

6,454 residents of Woodcrest, or 37.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Woodcrest is slightly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Woodcrest ranks 986th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Woodcrest's White population has declined by an estimated 9.8%. White residents' share of Woodcrest's population has decreased from 46.5% to 37.2%.

Woodcrest is more White than neighboring Lake Mathews (36.7% White), Riverside (26.1% White), and Mead Valley (9.5% White). Woodcrest is less White than neighboring March ARB (37.5% White), and El Sobrante CDP (Riverside County) (39.1% White).

Woodcrest's Black Population

1,642 residents of Woodcrest, or 9.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Woodcrest is slightly higher than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Woodcrest ranks 211th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Woodcrest's Black population has grown by an estimated 116.9%. Black residents' share of Woodcrest's population has increased from 4.9% to 9.5%.

Woodcrest is more Black than neighboring Riverside (5.9% Black), El Sobrante CDP (Riverside County) (3.4% Black), and Mead Valley (2.7% Black). Woodcrest is less Black than neighboring Lake Mathews (10.6% Black), and March ARB (10.8% Black).

Woodcrest's Asian Population

1,200 residents of Woodcrest, or 6.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Woodcrest is lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Woodcrest ranks 405th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Woodcrest's Asian population has grown by an estimated 23.1%. Asian residents' share of Woodcrest's population has increased from 6.3% to 6.9%.

Woodcrest is more Asian than neighboring Lake Mathews (2% Asian), and Mead Valley (0.7% Asian). Woodcrest is less Asian than neighboring Riverside (8% Asian), March ARB (16.8% Asian), and El Sobrante CDP (Riverside County) (16.7% Asian).

Woodcrest's Hispanic Population

6,783 residents of Woodcrest, or 39.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Woodcrest is comparable to the share in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Woodcrest ranks 523rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Woodcrest's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 19.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Woodcrest's population has increased from 36.9% to 39.1%.

Woodcrest is more Hispanic than neighboring March ARB (17.9% Hispanic), and El Sobrante CDP (Riverside County) (36% Hispanic). Woodcrest is less Hispanic than neighboring Lake Mathews (45.7% Hispanic), Riverside (55.6% Hispanic), and Mead Valley (85% Hispanic).

Woodcrest's Native American/Other Population

212 residents of Woodcrest, 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 Woodcrest is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Woodcrest ranks 851st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Woodcrest's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 17.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Woodcrest's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Woodcrest is more Native American/Other than neighboring Riverside (0.9% Native American/Other), El Sobrante CDP (Riverside County) (0.2% Native American/Other), and Mead Valley (0.9% Native American/Other). Woodcrest is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lake Mathews (2.3% Native American/Other), and March ARB (1.6% Native American/Other).

Woodcrest's Multiracial Population

1,077 residents of Woodcrest, or 6.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Woodcrest is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Woodcrest ranks 952nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Woodcrest's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 71.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Woodcrest's population has increased from 4.1% to 6.2%.

Woodcrest is more Multiracial than neighboring Lake Mathews (2.7% Multiracial), Riverside (3.5% Multiracial), El Sobrante CDP (Riverside County) (4.7% Multiracial), and Mead Valley (1.2% Multiracial). Woodcrest is less Multiracial than neighboring March ARB (15.4% 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.