Big Lagoon, CA Demographics

A map of Big Lagoon's Population by Race

Big Lagoon, California has an estimated population of 138, a large decrease from the 161 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.7% White, 7.2% Hispanic, 5.1% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Big Lagoon, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Big Lagoon 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 Lagoon, that probability was 58.8% in 2020 and 22.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Big Lagoon is ranked the 1425th 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 Lagoon was ranked the 1429th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Big Lagoon's White Population

121 residents of Big Lagoon, or 87.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Big Lagoon is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Big Lagoon ranks 818th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Lagoon's White population has grown by an estimated 30.1%. White residents' share of Big Lagoon's population has increased from 57.8% to 87.7%.

Big Lagoon is more White than neighboring Trinidad (82.7% White), Westhaven-Moonstone (76.8% White), Orick (58.8% White), and McKinleyville (72.2% White). Big Lagoon is less White than neighboring Fieldbrook (91.8% White).

Big Lagoon's Black Population

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

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

Big Lagoon is less Black than neighboring Westhaven-Moonstone (0.5% Black), and McKinleyville (0.1% Black).

Big Lagoon's Asian Population

0 residents of Big Lagoon, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Big Lagoon is significantly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Big Lagoon ranks 1439th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

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

Big Lagoon is less Asian than neighboring Westhaven-Moonstone (1.4% Asian), Fieldbrook (0.1% Asian), and McKinleyville (2.4% Asian).

Big Lagoon's Hispanic Population

10 residents of Big Lagoon, or 7.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Big Lagoon is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Big Lagoon ranks 1018th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Lagoon's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 60.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Big Lagoon's population has decreased from 15.5% to 7.2%.

Big Lagoon is more Hispanic than neighboring Orick (3% Hispanic), and Fieldbrook (4.3% Hispanic). Big Lagoon is less Hispanic than neighboring Trinidad (13.3% Hispanic), Westhaven-Moonstone (8.5% Hispanic), and McKinleyville (11.1% Hispanic).

Big Lagoon's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Big Lagoon, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Big Lagoon is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Big Lagoon ranks 13th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Lagoon's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Big Lagoon's population has decreased from 23.0% to 0.0%.

Big Lagoon is less Native American/Other than neighboring Trinidad (1.4% Native American/Other), Westhaven-Moonstone (1.3% Native American/Other), Orick (6% Native American/Other), Fieldbrook (0.5% Native American/Other), and McKinleyville (2.9% Native American/Other).

Big Lagoon's Multiracial Population

7 residents of Big Lagoon, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Big Lagoon is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Big Lagoon ranks 1042nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Lagoon's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 16.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Big Lagoon's population has increased from 3.7% to 5.1%.

Big Lagoon is more Multiracial than neighboring Trinidad (2.6% Multiracial), and Fieldbrook (3.1% Multiracial). Big Lagoon is less Multiracial than neighboring Westhaven-Moonstone (11.4% Multiracial), Orick (32.2% Multiracial), and McKinleyville (11.2% 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.