Aromas, CA Demographics

A map of Aromas's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,630	1,351	50.2%	49.9%
Hispanic	1,383	1,105	42.6%	40.8%
Multiracial	220	106	6.8%	3.9%
Black	12	15	0.4%	0.6%
Asian	0	79	0.0%	2.9%
Native American/Other	0	52	0.0%	1.9%

Aromas, California has an estimated population of 3,245, a large increase from the 2,708 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 50.2% White, 42.6% Hispanic, 6.8% Multiracial, 0.4% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Aromas, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Aromas 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 Aromas, that probability was 58.2% in 2020 and 56.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Aromas is ranked the 772nd 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). Aromas was ranked the 829th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Aromas's White Population

1,630 residents of Aromas, or 50.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Aromas is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Aromas ranks 942nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Aromas's White population has grown by an estimated 20.7%. White residents' share of Aromas's population has remained roughly unchanged at 50.2%.

Aromas is more White than neighboring Prunedale (36.3% White), Las Lomas (3.2% White), Pajaro (2.4% White), and San Juan Bautista (36.1% White). Aromas is less White than neighboring Elkhorn (50.6% White).

Aromas's Black Population

12 residents of Aromas, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Aromas is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Aromas ranks 1012th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Aromas's Black population has declined by an estimated 20.0%. Black residents' share of Aromas's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Aromas is more Black than neighboring Las Lomas (0% Black), and Elkhorn (0% Black). Aromas is less Black than neighboring Prunedale (1.4% Black), Pajaro (2.3% Black), and San Juan Bautista (1.1% Black).

Aromas's Asian Population

0 residents of Aromas, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Aromas is significantly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Aromas ranks 671st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Aromas's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Aromas's population has decreased from 2.9% to 0.0%.

Aromas is less Asian than neighboring Prunedale (4.7% Asian), Pajaro (0.2% Asian), Elkhorn (1.9% Asian), and San Juan Bautista (0.2% Asian).

Aromas's Hispanic Population

1,383 residents of Aromas, or 42.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Aromas is slightly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Aromas ranks 474th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Aromas's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 25.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Aromas's population has increased from 40.8% to 42.6%.

Aromas is more Hispanic than neighboring Elkhorn (36.7% Hispanic). Aromas is less Hispanic than neighboring Prunedale (50% Hispanic), Las Lomas (96.8% Hispanic), Pajaro (95% Hispanic), and San Juan Bautista (50.8% Hispanic).

Aromas's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Aromas, 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 Aromas is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Aromas ranks 439th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Aromas's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Aromas's population has decreased from 1.9% to 0.0%.

Aromas is less Native American/Other than neighboring Prunedale (1.2% Native American/Other), and San Juan Bautista (0.6% Native American/Other).

Aromas's Multiracial Population

220 residents of Aromas, or 6.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Aromas is slightly higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Aromas ranks 988th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Aromas's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 107.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Aromas's population has increased from 3.9% to 6.8%.

Aromas is more Multiracial than neighboring Prunedale (6.5% Multiracial), Las Lomas (0% Multiracial), and Pajaro (0% Multiracial). Aromas is less Multiracial than neighboring Elkhorn (10.9% Multiracial), and San Juan Bautista (11.3% 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.