Bolinas, CA Demographics

A map of Bolinas's Population by Race

Bolinas, California has an estimated population of 1,334, a large decrease from the 1,483 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.1% White, 12.8% Hispanic, 7.2% Multiracial, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Bolinas, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Bolinas is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Bolinas, that probability was 35.0% in 2020 and 35.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Bolinas is ranked the 992nd 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). Bolinas was ranked the 979th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Bolinas's White Population

1,055 residents of Bolinas, or 79.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bolinas is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Bolinas ranks 248th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bolinas's White population has declined by an estimated 10.7%. White residents' share of Bolinas's population has decreased from 79.7% to 79.1%.

Bolinas is more White than neighboring Lagunitas-Forest Knolls (65.5% White). Bolinas is less White than neighboring Stinson Beach (94.9% White), San Geronimo (86.4% White), Woodacre (84.5% White), and Muir Beach (88.7% White).

Bolinas's Black Population

0 residents of Bolinas, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Bolinas is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Bolinas ranks 839th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

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

Bolinas is less Black than neighboring San Geronimo (0.2% Black), and Lagunitas-Forest Knolls (3.6% Black).

Bolinas's Asian Population

10 residents of Bolinas, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bolinas is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Bolinas ranks 915th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bolinas's Asian population has declined by an estimated 60.0%. Asian residents' share of Bolinas's population has decreased from 1.7% to 0.7%.

Bolinas is more Asian than neighboring Stinson Beach (0% Asian), San Geronimo (0% Asian), Woodacre (0% Asian), and Muir Beach (0% Asian). Bolinas is less Asian than neighboring Lagunitas-Forest Knolls (5.5% Asian).

Bolinas's Hispanic Population

171 residents of Bolinas, or 12.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bolinas is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Bolinas ranks 1246th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bolinas's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 10.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Bolinas's population has increased from 10.5% to 12.8%.

Bolinas is more Hispanic than neighboring Stinson Beach (5.1% Hispanic), San Geronimo (3.4% Hispanic), Woodacre (5.3% Hispanic), and Muir Beach (0% Hispanic). Bolinas is less Hispanic than neighboring Lagunitas-Forest Knolls (17.7% Hispanic).

Bolinas's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Bolinas, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Bolinas is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Bolinas ranks 678th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bolinas's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 90.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Bolinas's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.1%.

Bolinas is more Native American/Other than neighboring Stinson Beach (0% Native American/Other), San Geronimo (0% Native American/Other), Lagunitas-Forest Knolls (0% Native American/Other), and Woodacre (0% Native American/Other). Bolinas is less Native American/Other than neighboring Muir Beach (3.5% Native American/Other).

Bolinas's Multiracial Population

96 residents of Bolinas, or 7.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bolinas is slightly higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Bolinas ranks 492nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bolinas's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 9.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Bolinas's population has increased from 5.9% to 7.2%.

Bolinas is more Multiracial than neighboring Stinson Beach (0% Multiracial). Bolinas is less Multiracial than neighboring San Geronimo (9.9% Multiracial), Lagunitas-Forest Knolls (7.7% Multiracial), Woodacre (10.1% Multiracial), and Muir Beach (7.7% 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.