What is the population of Vista?

The population of Vista, CA is 100,636.

Where is Vista located?

Vista, CA is located at latitude 33.2000400 and longitude -117.2425400. It is in United States.

What is the elevation of Vista?

Vista, CA has an elevation of 100 meters (328 feet) above sea level.

What time zone is Vista in?

Vista, CA is in the America/Los_Angeles time zone.

What state is Vista in?

Vista is in the state of California, United States.

What county is Vista, CA in?

Vista is in San Diego County, California.

How has the population of Vista changed?

The population of Vista, CA has increased from 93,834 (2010) to 100,636 (2020), a change of 7.2%.

Vista, California

Vista: The most populous city in San Diego County, California.

About

Vista is a city located in the county of San Diego in the U.S. state of California. Its population at the 2010 census was 93,834. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 100,636 inhabitants.

The city was created 63 years ago in 1963.

Vista is a city located in San Diego County, California. It has a population of around 100,000 as of 2020. Vista is known for its beautiful parks and scenic views. Some key facts about Vista:

History

The city of Vista was founded in 1882. It was originally named Frazee Town after one of its first settlers, Clyde Frazee. The name was changed to Vista, meaning "view" in Spanish, in 1913.

Vista was mainly an agricultural community until the 1950s when suburbs started developing. More residential areas and shopping centers were constructed in Vista during the 1970s and 1980s.

Some notable historical events in Vista:

The Vista Irrigation District was formed in 1923 to provide water service.
WWII Marine Corps Air Station Camp Kearny was located in what is now Vista.
The Vista Civic Center including the library opened in 1975.

Attractions

Some of the top attractions and things to do in Vista include:

Moonlight Amphitheatre - This outdoor venue hosts concerts and theatrical performances.
Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum - Features exhibitions on antique engines and agricultural equipment.
Vista Strawberry Festival - Annual springtime event celebrating Vista's strawberry farming history.
Wildwood Discovery Park- Park with hiking trails, gardens and interactive exhibits.
Historic Downtown Vista - Area with restaurants, shops and murals depicting Vista history.

Living in Vista

Vista offers a high quality of life with affordable housing prices compared to the rest of Southern California. It has top-rated schools in the Vista Unified School District. Popular neighborhoods include Shadowridge and Village.

The temperate Southern California climate makes Vista an ideal place to enjoy the outdoors year-round. The city has over 50 parks and trails for hiking, biking and sports. Local recreation attractions like the Wave Waterpark provide fun entertainment options.

Vista locator map — Location of Vista on California map.

Quick Facts about Vista

Population	100,636 (2020)
Country	United States of America
State	California (United States)
County	San Diego County
Different from	Chula Vista
Postal code	92081–92085
Water as percent of area	0%
Land as percent of area	100%
Latitude & Longitude	33.2000,-117.2425
Altitude	1,066 feet / 325 meters
Establishment	January 28, 1963 (63 years ago)
Time Zone	Pacific Time Zone
Local time	12:39:54 (15th April 2026)
Population growth	6.76% (2010-2020)
Weather	50℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather

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Geography

Vista is located at 33°12'0"N 117°14'33"W (33.2000400, -117.2425400).

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Demographics

The population of Vista increased by 6.76% in 10 years.

Year	Population	% Change	Method
2010	93,834	-	census
2011	94,355	0.55%	estimation process
2012	95,307	1%	estimation process
2013	96,211	0.94%	estimation process
2014	96,999	0.81%	estimation process
2015	99,623	2.63%	estimation process
2016	100,746	1.11%	estimation process
2017	100,740	-0.01%	estimation process
2018	100,784	0.04%	estimation process
2019	101,638	0.84%	estimation process
2020	100,636	-1%	estimation process

Vista zip code is 92081. County name: San Diego, County fips: 06073

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Where to Stay in Vista

1Hyatt Place San Diego/Vista-Carlsbad

Rating: 4.3 (840)

2645 S Melrose Dr, Vista, CA 92081, United States View details

Phone: +17608148879 | Website available

2La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego Vista

Rating: 3.4 (647)

630 Sycamore Ave, Vista, CA 92083, United States View details

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La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego Vista

3TownePlace Suites by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad/Vista

Rating: 4.5 (370)

2201 S Melrose Dr, Vista, CA 92081, United States View details

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TownePlace Suites by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad/Vista

4Vista Inn

Rating: 3.3 (233)

745 W Vista Way, Vista, CA 92083, United States View details

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5Ayres Hotel Vista / Carlsbad

Rating: 4.6 (163)

2100 Radiance Wy., Vista, CA 92081, United States View details

Phone: +17603350035 | Website available