Armona, CA Demographics
A map of Armona's Population by Race
Armona, California has an estimated population of 3,890, a decrease from the 4,274 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 76.4% Hispanic, 11.7% White, 5.7% Asian, 2.6% Multiracial, 1.9% Native American/Other, and 1.8% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Armona, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Armona 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 Armona, that probability was 41.3% in 2020 and 39.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Armona is ranked the 714th 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). Armona was ranked the 697th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Armona's White Population
454 residents of Armona, or 11.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Armona is significantly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Armona ranks 1320th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Armona's White population has declined by an estimated 41.1%. White residents' share of Armona's population has decreased from 18.0% to 11.7%.
Armona is more White than neighboring Home Garden (6% White). Armona is less White than neighboring Grangeville (51.5% White), Hanford (34.7% White), Hardwick (60.3% White), and Lemoore (30.3% White).
Armona's Black Population
69 residents of Armona, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Armona is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Armona ranks 344th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Armona's Black population has declined by an estimated 39.5%. Black residents' share of Armona's population has decreased from 2.7% to 1.8%.
Armona is less Black than neighboring Grangeville (2.1% Black), Hanford (5.6% Black), Home Garden (11.9% Black), Hardwick (39.7% Black), and Lemoore (5.7% Black).
Armona's Asian Population
223 residents of Armona, or 5.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Armona is lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Armona ranks 895th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Armona's Asian population has grown by an estimated 193.4%. Asian residents' share of Armona's population has increased from 1.8% to 5.7%.
Armona is more Asian than neighboring Grangeville (0% Asian), Hanford (3.9% Asian), Home Garden (1.7% Asian), and Hardwick (0% Asian). Armona is less Asian than neighboring Lemoore (6.4% Asian).
Armona's Hispanic Population
2,971 residents of Armona, or 76.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Armona is significantly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Armona ranks 205th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Armona's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 6.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Armona's population has increased from 74.3% to 76.4%.
Armona is more Hispanic than neighboring Grangeville (44.7% Hispanic), Hanford (51.4% Hispanic), Home Garden (73.1% Hispanic), Hardwick (0% Hispanic), and Lemoore (52.6% Hispanic).
Armona's Native American/Other Population
73 residents of Armona, or 1.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Armona is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Armona ranks 1447th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Armona's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 284.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Armona's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.9%.
Armona is more Native American/Other than neighboring Grangeville (0% Native American/Other), Hanford (0.7% Native American/Other), Home Garden (0% Native American/Other), Hardwick (0% Native American/Other), and Lemoore (0.5% Native American/Other).
Armona's Multiracial Population
100 residents of Armona, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Armona is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Armona ranks 1215th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Armona's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 15.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Armona's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.6%.
Armona is more Multiracial than neighboring Grangeville (1.8% Multiracial), and Hardwick (0% Multiracial). Armona is less Multiracial than neighboring Hanford (3.7% Multiracial), Home Garden (7.3% Multiracial), and Lemoore (4.5% 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.