Bay Point, CA Demographics

A map of Bay Point's Population by Race

Bay Point, California has an estimated population of 24,231, a slight increase from the 23,896 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 67.9% Hispanic, 11.0% Asian, 10.0% White, 7.6% Black, 1.9% Multiracial, and 1.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Bay Point, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Bay Point 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 Bay Point, that probability was 57.3% in 2020 and 51.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Bay Point is ranked the 312th 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). Bay Point was ranked the 315th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Bay Point's White Population

2,428 residents of Bay Point, or 10.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bay Point is significantly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Bay Point ranks 1393rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bay Point's White population has declined by an estimated 24.1%. White residents' share of Bay Point's population has decreased from 13.4% to 10.0%.

Bay Point is less White than neighboring Pittsburg (15.8% White), Clyde (60.6% White), Concord (41.6% White), Clayton (63% White), and Pacheco (53% White).

Bay Point's Black Population

1,843 residents of Bay Point, or 7.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Bay Point is slightly higher than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Bay Point ranks 90th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bay Point's Black population has declined by an estimated 15.7%. Black residents' share of Bay Point's population has decreased from 9.1% to 7.6%.

Bay Point is more Black than neighboring Clyde (0% Black), Concord (3.7% Black), Clayton (0.4% Black), and Pacheco (7.5% Black). Bay Point is less Black than neighboring Pittsburg (13.7% Black).

Bay Point's Asian Population

2,672 residents of Bay Point, or 11.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bay Point is slightly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Bay Point ranks 290th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bay Point's Asian population has grown by an estimated 6.4%. Asian residents' share of Bay Point's population has increased from 10.5% to 11.0%.

Bay Point is more Asian than neighboring Clyde (2.5% Asian), and Pacheco (10.7% Asian). Bay Point is less Asian than neighboring Pittsburg (19.5% Asian), Concord (13.7% Asian), and Clayton (12.7% Asian).

Bay Point's Hispanic Population

16,453 residents of Bay Point, or 67.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bay Point is significantly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Bay Point ranks 299th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bay Point's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 10.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Bay Point's population has increased from 62.4% to 67.9%.

Bay Point is more Hispanic than neighboring Pittsburg (43% Hispanic), Clyde (28.5% Hispanic), Concord (32.4% Hispanic), Clayton (13.5% Hispanic), and Pacheco (20.4% Hispanic).

Bay Point's Native American/Other Population

379 residents of Bay Point, or 1.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Bay Point is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Bay Point ranks 711th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bay Point's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 15.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Bay Point's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.6%.

Bay Point is more Native American/Other than neighboring Clyde (0% Native American/Other), Concord (1.4% Native American/Other), Clayton (0.8% Native American/Other), and Pacheco (0.1% Native American/Other). Bay Point is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pittsburg (2.6% Native American/Other).

Bay Point's Multiracial Population

456 residents of Bay Point, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bay Point is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Bay Point ranks 1150th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bay Point's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 40.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Bay Point's population has decreased from 3.2% to 1.9%.

Bay Point is less Multiracial than neighboring Pittsburg (5.4% Multiracial), Clyde (8.4% Multiracial), Concord (7.1% Multiracial), Clayton (9.5% Multiracial), and Pacheco (8.3% 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.