Amesti, CA Demographics

A map of Amesti's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	1,463	1,564	51.9%	59.3%
White	1,240	940	44.0%	35.6%
Multiracial	110	81	3.9%	3.1%
Asian	5	39	0.2%	1.5%
Black	0	3	0.0%	0.1%
Native American/Other	0	10	0.0%	0.4%

Amesti, California has an estimated population of 2,818, an increase from the 2,637 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 51.9% Hispanic, 44.0% White, 3.9% Multiracial, 0.2% Asian, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Amesti, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Amesti 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 Amesti, that probability was 52.0% in 2020 and 53.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Amesti is ranked the 809th 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). Amesti was ranked the 835th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Amesti's White Population

1,240 residents of Amesti, or 44.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Amesti is considerably higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Amesti ranks 1110th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Amesti's White population has grown by an estimated 31.9%. White residents' share of Amesti's population has increased from 35.6% to 44.0%.

Amesti is more White than neighboring Freedom (18.4% White), Watsonville (12.7% White), and Interlaken (15.4% White). Amesti is less White than neighboring Corralitos (57.4% White), and Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley (78.4% White).

Amesti's Black Population

0 residents of Amesti, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Amesti is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Amesti ranks 1319th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Amesti's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Amesti's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Amesti is less Black than neighboring Freedom (1.9% Black), Watsonville (0.4% Black), and Interlaken (0.4% Black).

Amesti's Asian Population

5 residents of Amesti, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Amesti is significantly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Amesti ranks 982nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Amesti's Asian population has declined by an estimated 87.2%. Asian residents' share of Amesti's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.2%.

Amesti is more Asian than neighboring Corralitos (0% Asian). Amesti is less Asian than neighboring Freedom (1.1% Asian), Watsonville (2.5% Asian), Interlaken (0.9% Asian), and Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley (7.1% Asian).

Amesti's Hispanic Population

1,463 residents of Amesti, or 51.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Amesti is considerably higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Amesti ranks 326th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Amesti's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 6.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Amesti's population has decreased from 59.3% to 51.9%.

Amesti is more Hispanic than neighboring Corralitos (39.1% Hispanic), and Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley (13.1% Hispanic). Amesti is less Hispanic than neighboring Freedom (74.2% Hispanic), Watsonville (82.3% Hispanic), and Interlaken (82.2% Hispanic).

Amesti's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Amesti, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Amesti is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Amesti ranks 1473rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Amesti's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Amesti's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Amesti is less Native American/Other than neighboring Freedom (0.1% Native American/Other), Watsonville (0.7% Native American/Other), and Interlaken (0.2% Native American/Other).

Amesti's Multiracial Population

110 residents of Amesti, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Amesti is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Amesti ranks 1171st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Amesti's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 35.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Amesti's population has increased from 3.1% to 3.9%.

Amesti is more Multiracial than neighboring Corralitos (3.5% Multiracial), Watsonville (1.4% Multiracial), Interlaken (0.9% Multiracial), and Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley (1.4% Multiracial). Amesti is less Multiracial than neighboring Freedom (4.3% 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.