Avila Beach, CA Demographics

A map of Avila Beach's Population by Race

Avila Beach, California has an estimated population of 1,303, a large decrease from the 1,576 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.2% White, 9.9% Hispanic, 3.2% Native American/Other, 0.7% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Avila Beach, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Avila Beach has become considerably 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 Avila Beach, that probability was 30.6% in 2020 and 24.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Avila Beach is ranked the 996th 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). Avila Beach was ranked the 963rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Avila Beach's White Population

1,123 residents of Avila Beach, or 86.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Avila Beach is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Avila Beach ranks 154th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Avila Beach's White population has declined by an estimated 13.7%. White residents' share of Avila Beach's population has increased from 82.6% to 86.2%.

Avila Beach is more White than neighboring Pismo Beach (79.2% White), San Luis Obispo (69.1% White), Los Ranchos (85.1% White), Edna (63.9% White), and California Polytechnic State University (52.2% White).

Avila Beach's Black Population

0 residents of Avila Beach, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Avila Beach is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Avila Beach ranks 1100th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

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

Avila Beach is less Black than neighboring Pismo Beach (0.5% Black), San Luis Obispo (1.2% Black), and California Polytechnic State University (1.2% Black).

Avila Beach's Asian Population

0 residents of Avila Beach, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Avila Beach is significantly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Avila Beach ranks 818th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Avila Beach's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Avila Beach's population has decreased from 2.1% to 0.0%.

Avila Beach is less Asian than neighboring Pismo Beach (3% Asian), San Luis Obispo (5.3% Asian), Los Ranchos (1.5% Asian), Edna (5.8% Asian), and California Polytechnic State University (15.2% Asian).

Avila Beach's Hispanic Population

129 residents of Avila Beach, or 9.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Avila Beach is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Avila Beach ranks 1270th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Avila Beach's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 18.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Avila Beach's population has remained roughly unchanged at 9.9%.

Avila Beach is more Hispanic than neighboring Edna (0% Hispanic). Avila Beach is less Hispanic than neighboring Pismo Beach (10.8% Hispanic), San Luis Obispo (18.4% Hispanic), Los Ranchos (11.6% Hispanic), and California Polytechnic State University (23.8% Hispanic).

Avila Beach's Native American/Other Population

42 residents of Avila Beach, or 3.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Avila Beach is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Avila Beach ranks 768th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Avila Beach's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 110.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Avila Beach's population has increased from 1.3% to 3.2%.

Avila Beach is more Native American/Other than neighboring San Luis Obispo (0.7% Native American/Other), Los Ranchos (0% Native American/Other), Edna (0% Native American/Other), and California Polytechnic State University (0% Native American/Other). Avila Beach is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pismo Beach (3.7% Native American/Other).

Avila Beach's Multiracial Population

9 residents of Avila Beach, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Avila Beach is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Avila Beach ranks 1083rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Avila Beach's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 83.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Avila Beach's population has decreased from 3.6% to 0.7%.

Avila Beach is less Multiracial than neighboring Pismo Beach (2.9% Multiracial), San Luis Obispo (5.3% Multiracial), Los Ranchos (1.8% Multiracial), Edna (30.3% Multiracial), and California Polytechnic State University (7.6% 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.