Artesia, CA Demographics

A map of Artesia's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Asian	6,859	6,852	43.2%	41.8%
Hispanic	5,261	5,825	33.1%	35.5%
White	2,089	2,608	13.1%	15.9%
Black	827	627	5.2%	3.8%
Native American/Other	667	149	4.2%	0.9%
Multiracial	186	334	1.2%	2.0%

Artesia, California has an estimated population of 15,889, a decrease from the 16,395 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 43.2% Asian, 33.1% Hispanic, 13.1% White, 5.2% Black, 4.2% Native American/Other, and 1.2% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Artesia, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Artesia has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Artesia, that probability was 67.2% in 2020 and 68.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Artesia is ranked the 395th 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). Artesia was ranked the 388th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Artesia's White Population

2,089 residents of Artesia, or 13.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Artesia is significantly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Artesia ranks 1346th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Artesia's White population has declined by an estimated 19.9%. White residents' share of Artesia's population has decreased from 15.9% to 13.1%.

Artesia is more White than neighboring Cerritos (11.7% White), Hawaiian Gardens (6.7% White), and Norwalk (10.3% White). Artesia is less White than neighboring La Palma (20.7% White), and Lakewood (30.4% White).

Artesia's Black Population

827 residents of Artesia, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Artesia is comparable to the share in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Artesia ranks 259th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Artesia's Black population has grown by an estimated 31.9%. Black residents' share of Artesia's population has increased from 3.8% to 5.2%.

Artesia is more Black than neighboring Hawaiian Gardens (3.8% Black), Norwalk (3.8% Black), and La Palma (3.2% Black). Artesia is less Black than neighboring Cerritos (5.7% Black), and Lakewood (7% Black).

Artesia's Asian Population

6,859 residents of Artesia, or 43.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Artesia is significantly higher than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Artesia ranks 39th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Artesia's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Artesia's population has increased from 41.8% to 43.2%.

Artesia is more Asian than neighboring Hawaiian Gardens (12.5% Asian), Norwalk (12.9% Asian), and Lakewood (17% Asian). Artesia is less Asian than neighboring Cerritos (61.7% Asian), and La Palma (54.1% Asian).

Artesia's Hispanic Population

5,261 residents of Artesia, or 33.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Artesia is lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Artesia ranks 551st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Artesia's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 9.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Artesia's population has decreased from 35.5% to 33.1%.

Artesia is more Hispanic than neighboring Cerritos (16% Hispanic), and La Palma (16.5% Hispanic). Artesia is less Hispanic than neighboring Hawaiian Gardens (75.6% Hispanic), Norwalk (70.4% Hispanic), and Lakewood (38.9% Hispanic).

Artesia's Native American/Other Population

667 residents of Artesia, or 4.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Artesia is slightly higher than in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Artesia ranks 1110th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Artesia's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 347.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Artesia's population has increased from 0.9% to 4.2%.

Artesia is more Native American/Other than neighboring Cerritos (0.8% Native American/Other), Hawaiian Gardens (1.1% Native American/Other), Norwalk (1.4% Native American/Other), La Palma (0.6% Native American/Other), and Lakewood (1.7% Native American/Other).

Artesia's Multiracial Population

186 residents of Artesia, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Artesia is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Artesia ranks 1324th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Artesia's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 44.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Artesia's population has decreased from 2.0% to 1.2%.

Artesia is more Multiracial than neighboring Hawaiian Gardens (0.3% Multiracial). Artesia is less Multiracial than neighboring Cerritos (4.1% Multiracial), La Palma (4.9% Multiracial), and Lakewood (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.