Big River, CA Demographics

A map of Big River's Population by Race

Big River, California has an estimated population of 1,140, an increase from the 1,084 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 80.2% White, 15.8% Hispanic, 2.5% Multiracial, 1.6% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Big River, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Big River 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 River, that probability was 43.6% in 2020 and 33.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Big River is ranked the 1027th 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 River was ranked the 1054th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Big River's White Population

914 residents of Big River, or 80.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Big River is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Big River ranks 473rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big River's White population has grown by an estimated 15.3%. White residents' share of Big River's population has increased from 73.2% to 80.2%.

Big River is more White than neighboring Bluewater (68.5% White), Poston (0% White), Cienega Springs (70.4% White), and Parker (25.8% White). Big River is less White than neighboring Bluewater (93.2% White).

Big River's Black Population

0 residents of Big River, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Big River is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Big River ranks 822nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big River's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Big River's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Big River is less Black than neighboring Cienega Springs (5.2% Black), and Parker (1.7% Black).

Big River's Asian Population

0 residents of Big River, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Big River is significantly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Big River ranks 1168th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big River's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Big River's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Big River is less Asian than neighboring Bluewater (10.6% Asian), Cienega Springs (0.4% Asian), and Parker (3.1% Asian).

Big River's Hispanic Population

180 residents of Big River, or 15.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Big River is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Big River ranks 1024th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big River's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 7.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Big River's population has remained roughly unchanged at 15.8%.

Big River is more Hispanic than neighboring Bluewater (0% Hispanic), and Poston (7.6% Hispanic). Big River is less Hispanic than neighboring Bluewater (17.1% Hispanic), Cienega Springs (17.9% Hispanic), and Parker (48.9% Hispanic).

Big River's Native American/Other Population

18 residents of Big River, 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 Big River is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Big River ranks 83rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big River's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 71.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Big River's population has decreased from 5.8% to 1.6%.

Big River is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bluewater (0% Native American/Other), Bluewater (0% Native American/Other), and Cienega Springs (0.5% Native American/Other). Big River is less Native American/Other than neighboring Poston (56.2% Native American/Other), and Parker (15.8% Native American/Other).

Big River's Multiracial Population

28 residents of Big River, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Big River is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Big River ranks 996th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big River's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 33.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Big River's population has decreased from 3.9% to 2.5%.

Big River is less Multiracial than neighboring Bluewater (3.9% Multiracial), Bluewater (6.8% Multiracial), Poston (36.2% Multiracial), Cienega Springs (5.7% Multiracial), and Parker (4.7% 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.