Big Bend, CA Demographics

A map of Big Bend's Population by Race

Big Bend, California has an estimated population of 67, a large decrease from the 79 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 83.6% White, 7.5% Asian, 4.5% Native American/Other, 4.5% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Big Bend, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Big Bend 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 Big Bend, that probability was 51.0% in 2020 and 29.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Big Bend is ranked the 1499th 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). Big Bend was ranked the 1522nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Big Bend's White Population

56 residents of Big Bend, or 83.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Big Bend is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Big Bend ranks 625th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Bend's White population has grown by an estimated 5.7%. White residents' share of Big Bend's population has increased from 67.1% to 83.6%.

Big Bend is more White than neighboring Montgomery Creek (46.3% White), Burney (80.9% White), and McCloud (79.7% White). Big Bend is less White than neighboring Round Mountain (84% White), and Johnson Park (90.6% White).

Big Bend's Black Population

0 residents of Big Bend, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Big Bend is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Big Bend ranks 1349th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Bend's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Big Bend's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Big Bend is less Black than neighboring Burney (0.8% Black), and McCloud (0.1% Black).

Big Bend's Asian Population

5 residents of Big Bend, or 7.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Big Bend is lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Big Bend ranks 1439th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Bend's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 5. Asian residents' share of Big Bend's population has increased from 0.0% to 7.5%.

Big Bend is more Asian than neighboring Montgomery Creek (0% Asian), Round Mountain (0% Asian), Burney (0.4% Asian), Johnson Park (0% Asian), and McCloud (0% Asian).

Big Bend's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Big Bend, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Big Bend is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Big Bend ranks 1490th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Bend's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Big Bend's population has decreased from 6.3% to 0.0%.

Big Bend is less Hispanic than neighboring Montgomery Creek (43.3% Hispanic), Burney (6.4% Hispanic), Johnson Park (9.4% Hispanic), and McCloud (5.3% Hispanic).

Big Bend's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Big Bend, or 4.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Big Bend is slightly higher than in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Big Bend ranks 18th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Bend's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 72.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Big Bend's population has decreased from 13.9% to 4.5%.

Big Bend is more Native American/Other than neighboring Johnson Park (0% Native American/Other), and McCloud (2.7% Native American/Other). Big Bend is less Native American/Other than neighboring Montgomery Creek (10.4% Native American/Other), Round Mountain (7.7% Native American/Other), and Burney (6.3% Native American/Other).

Big Bend's Multiracial Population

3 residents of Big Bend, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Big Bend is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Big Bend ranks 22nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Bend's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 70.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Big Bend's population has decreased from 12.7% to 4.5%.

Big Bend is more Multiracial than neighboring Montgomery Creek (0% Multiracial), and Johnson Park (0% Multiracial). Big Bend is less Multiracial than neighboring Round Mountain (8.3% Multiracial), Burney (5.3% Multiracial), and McCloud (12.2% 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.