Ahwahnee, CA Demographics

A map of Ahwahnee's Population by Race

Ahwahnee, California has an estimated population of 1,453, a dramatic decrease from the 2,296 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 82.3% White, 11.0% Hispanic, 4.9% Multiracial, 1.2% Asian, 0.3% Black, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Ahwahnee, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Ahwahnee has become 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 Ahwahnee, that probability was 35.1% in 2020 and 30.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ahwahnee is ranked the 972nd 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). Ahwahnee was ranked the 878th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ahwahnee's White Population

1,196 residents of Ahwahnee, or 82.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ahwahnee is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Ahwahnee ranks 256th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ahwahnee's White population has declined by an estimated 34.5%. White residents' share of Ahwahnee's population has increased from 79.5% to 82.3%.

Ahwahnee is more White than neighboring Nipinnawasee (71.3% White), Oakhurst (70.2% White), Coarsegold (82.1% White), and Fish Camp (0% White). Ahwahnee is less White than neighboring Bass Lake (91.4% White).

Ahwahnee's Black Population

4 residents of Ahwahnee, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ahwahnee is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Ahwahnee ranks 1180th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ahwahnee's Black population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Black residents' share of Ahwahnee's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Ahwahnee is more Black than neighboring Nipinnawasee (0% Black), Fish Camp (0% Black), and Bass Lake (0% Black). Ahwahnee is less Black than neighboring Oakhurst (2.4% Black), and Coarsegold (1.8% Black).

Ahwahnee's Asian Population

17 residents of Ahwahnee, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ahwahnee is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Ahwahnee ranks 1144th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ahwahnee's Asian population has declined by an estimated 26.1%. Asian residents' share of Ahwahnee's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Ahwahnee is more Asian than neighboring Nipinnawasee (0% Asian), Fish Camp (0% Asian), and Bass Lake (0% Asian). Ahwahnee is less Asian than neighboring Oakhurst (1.3% Asian), and Coarsegold (1.3% Asian).

Ahwahnee's Hispanic Population

160 residents of Ahwahnee, or 11.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ahwahnee is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Ahwahnee ranks 1188th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ahwahnee's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 38.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Ahwahnee's population has remained roughly unchanged at 11.0%.

Ahwahnee is more Hispanic than neighboring Coarsegold (9.7% Hispanic), Fish Camp (0% Hispanic), and Bass Lake (6% Hispanic). Ahwahnee is less Hispanic than neighboring Nipinnawasee (14.5% Hispanic), and Oakhurst (21.8% Hispanic).

Ahwahnee's Native American/Other Population

5 residents of Ahwahnee, 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 Ahwahnee is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Ahwahnee ranks 384th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ahwahnee's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 89.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ahwahnee's population has decreased from 2.1% to 0.3%.

Ahwahnee is more Native American/Other than neighboring Nipinnawasee (0% Native American/Other), Oakhurst (0.2% Native American/Other), Fish Camp (0% Native American/Other), and Bass Lake (0% Native American/Other). Ahwahnee is less Native American/Other than neighboring Coarsegold (1.1% Native American/Other).

Ahwahnee's Multiracial Population

71 residents of Ahwahnee, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ahwahnee is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Ahwahnee ranks 563rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ahwahnee's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 45.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Ahwahnee's population has decreased from 5.7% to 4.9%.

Ahwahnee is more Multiracial than neighboring Oakhurst (4.1% Multiracial), Coarsegold (4% Multiracial), Fish Camp (0% Multiracial), and Bass Lake (2.6% Multiracial). Ahwahnee is less Multiracial than neighboring Nipinnawasee (14.2% 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.