Demographics & People — Vista, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 98,646 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~100,200 |
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| Median Age | 35.9 |
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| Total Households | 31,321 |
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| Family Households | 22,493 |
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| Average Household Size | 3.07 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.5683 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 49,610 |
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| Black or African American | 2,795 |
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| Asian | 5,091 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 49,051 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 53,653 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 48,408 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 44,544 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 17,642 |
| German | 7,908 |
| Irish | 6,451 |
| English | 5,903 |
| Italian | 3,812 |
| French (except Basque) | 2,108 |
| Swedish | 1,913 |
Language
| English Only | 54,657 |
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| Spanish | 32,789 |
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| Population 5+ | 92,543 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 5,148 |
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| Population 18+ | 74,042 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 26.7 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 16.2% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Vista, California.
