Acton, CA Demographics

A map of Acton's Population by Race

Acton, California has an estimated population of 7,880, an increase from the 7,431 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 54.3% White, 39.1% Hispanic, 3.5% Multiracial, 2.3% Asian, 0.3% Black, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Acton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Acton has become more 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 Acton, that probability was 51.4% in 2020 and 55.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Acton is ranked the 546th 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). Acton was ranked the 559th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Acton's White Population

4,282 residents of Acton, or 54.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Acton is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Acton ranks 700th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Acton's White population has declined by an estimated 9.6%. White residents' share of Acton's population has decreased from 63.7% to 54.3%.

Acton is more White than neighboring Desert View Highlands (14.1% White), Palmdale (15.5% White), and Quartz Hill (47% White). Acton is less White than neighboring Agua Dulce (63.9% White), and Leona Valley (66% White).

Acton's Black Population

26 residents of Acton, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Acton is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Acton ranks 735th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Acton's Black population has declined by an estimated 63.9%. Black residents' share of Acton's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.3%.

Acton is more Black than neighboring Agua Dulce (0.2% Black), and Leona Valley (0% Black). Acton is less Black than neighboring Desert View Highlands (11.1% Black), Palmdale (12.8% Black), and Quartz Hill (7.9% Black).

Acton's Asian Population

184 residents of Acton, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Acton is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Acton ranks 827th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Acton's Asian population has grown by an estimated 20.3%. Asian residents' share of Acton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.3%.

Acton is more Asian than neighboring Agua Dulce (1.2% Asian). Acton is less Asian than neighboring Desert View Highlands (8.3% Asian), Palmdale (4.6% Asian), Quartz Hill (2.4% Asian), and Leona Valley (12.6% Asian).

Acton's Hispanic Population

3,084 residents of Acton, or 39.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Acton is comparable to the share in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Acton ranks 694th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Acton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 48.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Acton's population has increased from 27.9% to 39.1%.

Acton is more Hispanic than neighboring Agua Dulce (28.5% Hispanic), Quartz Hill (37.6% Hispanic), and Leona Valley (17.7% Hispanic). Acton is less Hispanic than neighboring Desert View Highlands (62.8% Hispanic), and Palmdale (63.5% Hispanic).

Acton's Native American/Other Population

27 residents of Acton, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Acton is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Acton ranks 638th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Acton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 75.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Acton's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.3%.

Acton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Desert View Highlands (0% Native American/Other), and Agua Dulce (0% Native American/Other). Acton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Palmdale (1.1% Native American/Other), Quartz Hill (0.8% Native American/Other), and Leona Valley (2.1% Native American/Other).

Acton's Multiracial Population

277 residents of Acton, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Acton is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Acton ranks 1019th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Acton's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 2.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Acton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.5%.

Acton is more Multiracial than neighboring Palmdale (2.5% Multiracial), and Leona Valley (1.6% Multiracial). Acton is less Multiracial than neighboring Desert View Highlands (3.6% Multiracial), Agua Dulce (6.1% Multiracial), and Quartz Hill (4.4% 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.