Ballard, CA Demographics

A map of Ballard's Population by Race

Ballard, California has an estimated population of 863, a large increase from the 768 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.3% White, 7.6% Hispanic, 6.1% Multiracial, 4.1% Asian, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Ballard, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Ballard 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 Ballard, that probability was 41.1% in 2020 and 32.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ballard is ranked the 1106th 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). Ballard was ranked the 1139th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ballard's White Population

702 residents of Ballard, or 81.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ballard is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Ballard ranks 439th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ballard's White population has grown by an estimated 23.6%. White residents' share of Ballard's population has increased from 74.0% to 81.3%.

Ballard is more White than neighboring Santa Ynez (75.9% White), Solvang (61.1% White), and Buellton (65.9% White). Ballard is less White than neighboring Los Olivos (84.2% White), and Los Alamos (94.7% White).

Ballard's Black Population

0 residents of Ballard, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ballard is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Ballard ranks 702nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ballard's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Ballard's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Ballard is less Black than neighboring Los Olivos (0.7% Black), Santa Ynez (0.3% Black), Solvang (2.7% Black), and Buellton (0.9% Black).

Ballard's Asian Population

35 residents of Ballard, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ballard is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Ballard ranks 1319th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ballard's Asian population has grown by an estimated 775.0%. Asian residents' share of Ballard's population has increased from 0.5% to 4.1%.

Ballard is more Asian than neighboring Los Olivos (2.4% Asian), Santa Ynez (1% Asian), Solvang (2.9% Asian), Buellton (1.6% Asian), and Los Alamos (0.9% Asian).

Ballard's Hispanic Population

66 residents of Ballard, or 7.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ballard is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Ballard ranks 858th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ballard's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 57.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Ballard's population has decreased from 20.1% to 7.6%.

Ballard is more Hispanic than neighboring Los Olivos (6.9% Hispanic), and Los Alamos (4.4% Hispanic). Ballard is less Hispanic than neighboring Santa Ynez (19.8% Hispanic), Solvang (25.4% Hispanic), and Buellton (26.1% Hispanic).

Ballard's Native American/Other Population

7 residents of Ballard, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Ballard is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Ballard ranks 976th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ballard's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 12.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ballard's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Ballard is more Native American/Other than neighboring Los Olivos (0% Native American/Other), Santa Ynez (0% Native American/Other), Buellton (0.4% Native American/Other), and Los Alamos (0% Native American/Other). Ballard is less Native American/Other than neighboring Solvang (1.5% Native American/Other).

Ballard's Multiracial Population

53 residents of Ballard, or 6.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ballard is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Ballard ranks 1115th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ballard's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 103.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Ballard's population has increased from 3.4% to 6.1%.

Ballard is more Multiracial than neighboring Los Olivos (5.8% Multiracial), Santa Ynez (3% Multiracial), Buellton (5% Multiracial), and Los Alamos (0% Multiracial). Ballard is less Multiracial than neighboring Solvang (6.4% 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.