Avenal, CA Demographics

A map of Avenal's Population by Race

Avenal, California has an estimated population of 13,608, a less than 1% change from the 13,696 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.6% Hispanic, 8.1% White, 2.9% Black, 1.0% Asian, 0.8% Multiracial, and 0.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Avenal, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Avenal 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 Avenal, that probability was 27.3% in 2020 and 24.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Avenal is ranked the 423rd 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). Avenal was ranked the 425th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Avenal's White Population

1,096 residents of Avenal, or 8.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Avenal is significantly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Avenal ranks 1405th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Avenal's White population has declined by an estimated 36.3%. White residents' share of Avenal's population has decreased from 12.6% to 8.1%.

Avenal is more White than neighboring Kettleman City (0% White), and Huron (0.3% White). Avenal is less White than neighboring Coalinga (23.3% White), Lemoore Station (50.4% White), and Stratford (15.8% White).

Avenal's Black Population

397 residents of Avenal, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Avenal is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Avenal ranks 875th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Avenal's Black population has grown by an estimated 289.2%. Black residents' share of Avenal's population has increased from 0.7% to 2.9%.

Avenal is more Black than neighboring Kettleman City (0% Black), Huron (0.4% Black), and Stratford (0% Black). Avenal is less Black than neighboring Coalinga (4.7% Black), and Lemoore Station (11.5% Black).

Avenal's Asian Population

131 residents of Avenal, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Avenal is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Avenal ranks 1287th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Avenal's Asian population has grown by an estimated 57.8%. Asian residents' share of Avenal's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Avenal is more Asian than neighboring Kettleman City (0% Asian), Huron (0% Asian), and Stratford (0% Asian). Avenal is less Asian than neighboring Coalinga (3.9% Asian), and Lemoore Station (10.8% Asian).

Avenal's Hispanic Population

11,784 residents of Avenal, or 86.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Avenal is significantly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Avenal ranks 123rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Avenal's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 2.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Avenal's population has increased from 84.3% to 86.6%.

Avenal is more Hispanic than neighboring Coalinga (64.5% Hispanic), Lemoore Station (21.3% Hispanic), and Stratford (82.8% Hispanic). Avenal is less Hispanic than neighboring Kettleman City (100% Hispanic), and Huron (99.3% Hispanic).

Avenal's Native American/Other Population

94 residents of Avenal, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Avenal is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Avenal ranks 1097th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Avenal's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 25.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Avenal's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Avenal is more Native American/Other than neighboring Kettleman City (0% Native American/Other), and Huron (0% Native American/Other). Avenal is less Native American/Other than neighboring Coalinga (1.7% Native American/Other), Lemoore Station (1.5% Native American/Other), and Stratford (1.3% Native American/Other).

Avenal's Multiracial Population

106 residents of Avenal, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Avenal is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Avenal ranks 1485th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Avenal's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 10.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Avenal's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Avenal is more Multiracial than neighboring Kettleman City (0% Multiracial), Huron (0% Multiracial), and Stratford (0% Multiracial). Avenal is less Multiracial than neighboring Coalinga (1.9% Multiracial), and Lemoore Station (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.