Big Creek, CA Demographics

A map of Big Creek's Population by Race

Big Creek, California has an estimated population of 69, a dramatic decrease from the 151 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 43.5% Hispanic, 42.0% White, 14.5% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Big Creek, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Big Creek has become considerably more 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 Creek, that probability was 38.5% in 2020 and 61.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Big Creek is ranked the 1495th 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 Creek was ranked the 1446th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Big Creek's White Population

29 residents of Big Creek, or 42.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Big Creek is higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Big Creek ranks 318th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Creek's White population has declined by an estimated 75.2%. White residents' share of Big Creek's population has decreased from 77.5% to 42.0%.

Big Creek is less White than neighboring Shaver Lake (86.5% White), Auberry (75.9% White), North Fork (76.4% White), Bass Lake (91.4% White), and Oakhurst (70.2% White).

Big Creek's Black Population

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

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

Big Creek is less Black than neighboring North Fork (0.1% Black), and Oakhurst (2.4% Black).

Big Creek's Asian Population

0 residents of Big Creek, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Big Creek is significantly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Big Creek ranks 837th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Creek's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Big Creek's population has decreased from 2.0% to 0.0%.

Big Creek is less Asian than neighboring Auberry (0.1% Asian), North Fork (0.6% Asian), and Oakhurst (1.3% Asian).

Big Creek's Hispanic Population

30 residents of Big Creek, or 43.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Big Creek is slightly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Big Creek ranks 1381st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Creek's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 150.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Big Creek's population has increased from 7.9% to 43.5%.

Big Creek is more Hispanic than neighboring Shaver Lake (11.9% Hispanic), Auberry (15% Hispanic), North Fork (5.5% Hispanic), Bass Lake (6% Hispanic), and Oakhurst (21.8% Hispanic).

Big Creek's Native American/Other Population

10 residents of Big Creek, or 14.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Big Creek is considerably higher than in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Big Creek ranks 102nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Creek's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 25.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Big Creek's population has increased from 5.3% to 14.5%.

Big Creek is more Native American/Other than neighboring Shaver Lake (0% Native American/Other), Auberry (6% Native American/Other), North Fork (10% Native American/Other), Bass Lake (0% Native American/Other), and Oakhurst (0.2% Native American/Other).

Big Creek's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Big Creek, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Big Creek is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Big Creek ranks 222nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Creek's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Big Creek's population has decreased from 7.3% to 0.0%.

Big Creek is less Multiracial than neighboring Shaver Lake (1.6% Multiracial), Auberry (3.1% Multiracial), North Fork (7.4% Multiracial), Bass Lake (2.6% Multiracial), and Oakhurst (4.1% 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.