Boron, CA Demographics

A map of Boron's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	952	542	35.3%	26.0%
White	885	1,145	32.8%	54.9%
Multiracial	425	144	15.8%	6.9%
Black	197	167	7.3%	8.0%
Native American/Other	162	44	6.0%	2.1%
Asian	77	44	2.9%	2.1%

Boron, California has an estimated population of 2,698, a large increase from the 2,086 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 35.3% Hispanic, 32.8% White, 15.8% Multiracial, 7.3% Black, 6.0% Native American/Other, and 2.9% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Boron, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Boron has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more 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 Boron, that probability was 61.9% in 2020 and 73.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Boron is ranked the 825th 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). Boron was ranked the 897th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Boron's White Population

885 residents of Boron, or 32.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Boron is comparable to the share in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Boron ranks 866th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Boron's White population has declined by an estimated 22.7%. White residents' share of Boron's population has decreased from 54.9% to 32.8%.

Boron is more White than neighboring California City (28.2% White), and Johannesburg (0% White). Boron is less White than neighboring North Edwards (42.9% White), Edwards AFB (56.6% White), and Randsburg (100% White).

Boron's Black Population

197 residents of Boron, or 7.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Boron is slightly higher than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Boron ranks 114th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Boron's Black population has grown by an estimated 18.0%. Black residents' share of Boron's population has decreased from 8.0% to 7.3%.

Boron is more Black than neighboring Randsburg (0% Black), and Johannesburg (0% Black). Boron is less Black than neighboring North Edwards (7.9% Black), California City (23.5% Black), and Edwards AFB (10.1% Black).

Boron's Asian Population

77 residents of Boron, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Boron is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Boron ranks 815th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Boron's Asian population has grown by an estimated 75.0%. Asian residents' share of Boron's population has increased from 2.1% to 2.9%.

Boron is more Asian than neighboring North Edwards (0% Asian), California City (2% Asian), Edwards AFB (1.8% Asian), and Randsburg (0% Asian). Boron is less Asian than neighboring Johannesburg (100% Asian).

Boron's Hispanic Population

952 residents of Boron, or 35.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Boron is slightly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Boron ranks 736th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Boron's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 75.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Boron's population has increased from 26.0% to 35.3%.

Boron is more Hispanic than neighboring North Edwards (16.3% Hispanic), Edwards AFB (21.4% Hispanic), Randsburg (0% Hispanic), and Johannesburg (0% Hispanic). Boron is less Hispanic than neighboring California City (39.6% Hispanic).

Boron's Native American/Other Population

162 residents of Boron, or 6.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Boron is slightly higher than in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Boron ranks 380th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Boron's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 268.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Boron's population has increased from 2.1% to 6.0%.

Boron is more Native American/Other than neighboring North Edwards (2% Native American/Other), California City (1.5% Native American/Other), Edwards AFB (1.2% Native American/Other), Randsburg (0% Native American/Other), and Johannesburg (0% Native American/Other).

Boron's Multiracial Population

425 residents of Boron, or 15.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Boron is considerably higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Boron ranks 289th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Boron's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 195.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Boron's population has increased from 6.9% to 15.8%.

Boron is more Multiracial than neighboring California City (5.1% Multiracial), Edwards AFB (9% Multiracial), Randsburg (0% Multiracial), and Johannesburg (0% Multiracial). Boron is less Multiracial than neighboring North Edwards (31% 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.