Biggs, CA Demographics

A map of Biggs's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,493	980	64.7%	49.9%
Hispanic	633	778	27.4%	39.6%
Multiracial	109	72	4.7%	3.7%
Native American/Other	63	38	2.7%	1.9%
Asian	9	77	0.4%	3.9%
Black	0	19	0.0%	1.0%

Biggs, California has an estimated population of 2,307, a large increase from the 1,964 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 64.7% White, 27.4% Hispanic, 4.7% Multiracial, 2.7% Native American/Other, 0.4% Asian, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Biggs, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Biggs 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 Biggs, that probability was 59.1% in 2020 and 50.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Biggs is ranked the 868th 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). Biggs was ranked the 910th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Biggs's White Population

1,493 residents of Biggs, or 64.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Biggs is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Biggs ranks 941st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Biggs's White population has grown by an estimated 52.3%. White residents' share of Biggs's population has increased from 49.9% to 64.7%.

Biggs is more White than neighboring Gridley (47.3% White), Richvale (56.6% White), Thermalito (50.1% White), Live Oak (28.9% White), and Oroville (54.6% White).

Biggs's Black Population

0 residents of Biggs, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Biggs is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Biggs ranks 737th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Biggs's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Biggs's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Biggs is less Black than neighboring Thermalito (0.3% Black), Live Oak (1.9% Black), and Oroville (3.5% Black).

Biggs's Asian Population

9 residents of Biggs, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Biggs is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Biggs ranks 563rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Biggs's Asian population has declined by an estimated 88.3%. Asian residents' share of Biggs's population has decreased from 3.9% to 0.4%.

Biggs is more Asian than neighboring Richvale (0% Asian). Biggs is less Asian than neighboring Gridley (1.2% Asian), Thermalito (23.8% Asian), Live Oak (20.7% Asian), and Oroville (10.2% Asian).

Biggs's Hispanic Population

633 residents of Biggs, or 27.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Biggs is considerably lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Biggs ranks 489th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Biggs's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 18.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Biggs's population has decreased from 39.6% to 27.4%.

Biggs is more Hispanic than neighboring Richvale (11% Hispanic), Thermalito (16.7% Hispanic), and Oroville (21.7% Hispanic). Biggs is less Hispanic than neighboring Gridley (46.5% Hispanic), and Live Oak (41.7% Hispanic).

Biggs's Native American/Other Population

63 residents of Biggs, or 2.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Biggs is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Biggs ranks 431st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Biggs's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 65.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Biggs's population has increased from 1.9% to 2.7%.

Biggs is more Native American/Other than neighboring Gridley (1.7% Native American/Other), Thermalito (2.6% Native American/Other), and Oroville (2.4% Native American/Other). Biggs is less Native American/Other than neighboring Richvale (16.6% Native American/Other), and Live Oak (2.9% Native American/Other).

Biggs's Multiracial Population

109 residents of Biggs, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Biggs is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Biggs ranks 1054th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Biggs's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 51.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Biggs's population has increased from 3.7% to 4.7%.

Biggs is more Multiracial than neighboring Gridley (3.3% Multiracial), and Live Oak (3.9% Multiracial). Biggs is less Multiracial than neighboring Richvale (15.9% Multiracial), Thermalito (6.6% Multiracial), and Oroville (7.5% 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.