Boronda, CA Demographics

A map of Boronda's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	1,020	1,532	75.5%	87.0%
White	159	97	11.8%	5.5%
Asian	153	52	11.3%	3.0%
Multiracial	19	29	1.4%	1.6%
Black	0	11	0.0%	0.6%
Native American/Other	0	39	0.0%	2.2%

Boronda, California has an estimated population of 1,351, a large decrease from the 1,760 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 75.5% Hispanic, 11.8% White, 11.3% Asian, 1.4% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Boronda, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Boronda has become considerably more 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 Boronda, that probability was 23.8% in 2020 and 40.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Boronda is ranked the 987th 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). Boronda was ranked the 931st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Boronda's White Population

159 residents of Boronda, or 11.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Boronda is significantly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Boronda ranks 1511th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Boronda's White population has grown by an estimated 63.9%. White residents' share of Boronda's population has increased from 5.5% to 11.8%.

Boronda is more White than neighboring Salinas (11% White), and Castroville (2.8% White). Boronda is less White than neighboring Spreckels (86.2% White), Prunedale (36.3% White), and Marina (37.9% White).

Boronda's Black Population

0 residents of Boronda, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Boronda is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Boronda ranks 965th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Boronda's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Boronda's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Boronda is less Black than neighboring Salinas (1% Black), Castroville (1.1% Black), Prunedale (1.4% Black), and Marina (7.7% Black).

Boronda's Asian Population

153 residents of Boronda, or 11.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Boronda is slightly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Boronda ranks 662nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Boronda's Asian population has grown by an estimated 194.2%. Asian residents' share of Boronda's population has increased from 3.0% to 11.3%.

Boronda is more Asian than neighboring Salinas (5.4% Asian), Spreckels (0% Asian), Castroville (1.1% Asian), and Prunedale (4.7% Asian). Boronda is less Asian than neighboring Marina (12.7% Asian).

Boronda's Hispanic Population

1,020 residents of Boronda, or 75.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Boronda is significantly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Boronda ranks 105th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Boronda's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 33.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Boronda's population has decreased from 87.0% to 75.5%.

Boronda is more Hispanic than neighboring Spreckels (13.8% Hispanic), Prunedale (50% Hispanic), and Marina (30.1% Hispanic). Boronda is less Hispanic than neighboring Salinas (80.9% Hispanic), and Castroville (91.3% Hispanic).

Boronda's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Boronda, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Boronda is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Boronda ranks 357th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Boronda's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Boronda's population has decreased from 2.2% to 0.0%.

Boronda is less Native American/Other than neighboring Salinas (0.4% Native American/Other), Castroville (0.4% Native American/Other), Prunedale (1.2% Native American/Other), and Marina (4% Native American/Other).

Boronda's Multiracial Population

19 residents of Boronda, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Boronda is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Boronda ranks 1374th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Boronda's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 34.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Boronda's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.

Boronda is more Multiracial than neighboring Salinas (1.3% Multiracial), and Spreckels (0% Multiracial). Boronda is less Multiracial than neighboring Castroville (3.3% Multiracial), Prunedale (6.5% Multiracial), and Marina (7.6% 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.