Vista Santa Rosa, California Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Vista Santa Rosa is a small community located in California, within Riverside County. The total population is 2,333. It ranks as the 866th most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.

Age Demographics

The median age in Vista Santa Rosa is 40.4 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 37.9 years. 13.8% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Vista Santa Rosa is $70,474. This is 29% lower than the state median of $99,122. It is also 13% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 5.7%. This is 52% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 3.4%. This is 48% lower than the state rate of 6.6%. The median home value is $427,700. Housing costs are 42% lower than the state median of $734,700. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.1x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 79.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 42% higher than the state average of 55.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Vista Santa Rosa is Hispanic or Latino, making up 83.4% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 14.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (14.1%) is well below the state average of 33.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (83.4% vs 40.2%). The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 15.3%.

Education

18.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 49% lower than the state rate of 37.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 68.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Vista Santa Rosa, California is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against California state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,570 Census-designated places in California. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.