Acalanes Ridge, CA Demographics

A map of Acalanes Ridge's Population by Race

Acalanes Ridge, California has an estimated population of 1,006, a large decrease from the 1,285 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.6% White, 7.2% Hispanic, 6.7% Asian, 1.4% Multiracial, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Acalanes Ridge, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Acalanes Ridge has become considerably less racially diverse since 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 Acalanes Ridge, that probability was 46.1% in 2020 and 27.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Acalanes Ridge is ranked the 1061st 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). Acalanes Ridge was ranked the 1006th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Acalanes Ridge's White Population

851 residents of Acalanes Ridge, or 84.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Acalanes Ridge is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Acalanes Ridge ranks 533rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Acalanes Ridge's White population has declined by an estimated 7.3%. White residents' share of Acalanes Ridge's population has increased from 71.4% to 84.6%.

Acalanes Ridge is more White than neighboring Saranap (57.6% White), Contra Costa Centre (40.8% White), Castle Hill (72.3% White), Walnut Creek (61.3% White), and Lafayette (71.8% White).

Acalanes Ridge's Black Population

0 residents of Acalanes Ridge, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Acalanes Ridge is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Acalanes Ridge ranks 915th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Acalanes Ridge's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Acalanes Ridge's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Acalanes Ridge is less Black than neighboring Saranap (2% Black), Contra Costa Centre (6% Black), Walnut Creek (1.8% Black), and Lafayette (0.8% Black).

Acalanes Ridge's Asian Population

67 residents of Acalanes Ridge, or 6.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Acalanes Ridge is lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Acalanes Ridge ranks 213th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Acalanes Ridge's Asian population has declined by an estimated 61.7%. Asian residents' share of Acalanes Ridge's population has decreased from 13.6% to 6.7%.

Acalanes Ridge is less Asian than neighboring Saranap (11% Asian), Contra Costa Centre (26.4% Asian), Castle Hill (15.7% Asian), Walnut Creek (17.1% Asian), and Lafayette (10.1% Asian).

Acalanes Ridge's Hispanic Population

72 residents of Acalanes Ridge, or 7.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Acalanes Ridge is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Acalanes Ridge ranks 1351st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Acalanes Ridge's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 32.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Acalanes Ridge's population has decreased from 8.3% to 7.2%.

Acalanes Ridge is more Hispanic than neighboring Castle Hill (0% Hispanic). Acalanes Ridge is less Hispanic than neighboring Saranap (19.3% Hispanic), Contra Costa Centre (19.4% Hispanic), Walnut Creek (12.4% Hispanic), and Lafayette (8% Hispanic).

Acalanes Ridge's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Acalanes Ridge, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Acalanes Ridge is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Acalanes Ridge ranks 1298th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Acalanes Ridge's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 77.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Acalanes Ridge's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Acalanes Ridge is more Native American/Other than neighboring Castle Hill (0% Native American/Other). Acalanes Ridge is less Native American/Other than neighboring Saranap (3.8% Native American/Other), Contra Costa Centre (2.2% Native American/Other), Walnut Creek (1% Native American/Other), and Lafayette (0.3% Native American/Other).

Acalanes Ridge's Multiracial Population

14 residents of Acalanes Ridge, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Acalanes Ridge is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Acalanes Ridge ranks 667th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Acalanes Ridge's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 79.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Acalanes Ridge's population has decreased from 5.2% to 1.4%.

Acalanes Ridge is less Multiracial than neighboring Saranap (6.3% Multiracial), Contra Costa Centre (5.2% Multiracial), Castle Hill (12% Multiracial), Walnut Creek (6.5% Multiracial), and Lafayette (9% 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.