Big Pine, CA Demographics

A map of Big Pine's Population by Race

Big Pine, California has an estimated population of 1,615, a large decrease from the 1,875 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 51.0% White, 23.0% Native American/Other, 14.6% Hispanic, 10.3% Multiracial, 1.1% Asian, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Big Pine, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Big Pine has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Pine, that probability was 62.3% in 2020 and 65.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Big Pine is ranked the 946th 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 Pine was ranked the 918th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Big Pine's White Population

824 residents of Big Pine, or 51.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Big Pine is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Big Pine ranks 885th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Pine's White population has declined by an estimated 18.3%. White residents' share of Big Pine's population has decreased from 53.8% to 51.0%.

Big Pine is less White than neighboring Wilkerson (68.9% White), Bishop (77.1% White), West Bishop (74.6% White), Dixon Lane-MeadowCreek (56.2% White), and Independence (65.9% White).

Big Pine's Black Population

0 residents of Big Pine, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Big Pine is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Big Pine ranks 1324th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Pine's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Big Pine's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Big Pine is less Black than neighboring Independence (6.2% Black).

Big Pine's Asian Population

18 residents of Big Pine, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Big Pine is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Big Pine ranks 1097th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Pine's Asian population has declined by an estimated 14.3%. Asian residents' share of Big Pine's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Big Pine is more Asian than neighboring West Bishop (0.9% Asian), and Independence (0% Asian). Big Pine is less Asian than neighboring Wilkerson (2.3% Asian), Bishop (2.7% Asian), and Dixon Lane-MeadowCreek (3.2% Asian).

Big Pine's Hispanic Population

235 residents of Big Pine, or 14.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Big Pine is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Big Pine ranks 967th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Pine's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 25.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Big Pine's population has decreased from 16.9% to 14.6%.

Big Pine is more Hispanic than neighboring West Bishop (11.1% Hispanic), and Independence (12.1% Hispanic). Big Pine is less Hispanic than neighboring Wilkerson (26.4% Hispanic), Bishop (15.5% Hispanic), and Dixon Lane-MeadowCreek (36.5% Hispanic).

Big Pine's Native American/Other Population

371 residents of Big Pine, or 23.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Big Pine is significantly higher than in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Big Pine ranks 12th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Pine's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 17.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Big Pine's population has decreased from 23.9% to 23.0%.

Big Pine is more Native American/Other than neighboring Wilkerson (1.4% Native American/Other), Bishop (0.4% Native American/Other), West Bishop (5.3% Native American/Other), Dixon Lane-MeadowCreek (0% Native American/Other), and Independence (6.4% Native American/Other).

Big Pine's Multiracial Population

167 residents of Big Pine, or 10.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Big Pine is higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Big Pine ranks 912th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Pine's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 111.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Big Pine's population has increased from 4.2% to 10.3%.

Big Pine is more Multiracial than neighboring Wilkerson (1% Multiracial), Bishop (4.2% Multiracial), West Bishop (8.1% Multiracial), Dixon Lane-MeadowCreek (4% Multiracial), and Independence (9.5% 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.