Brawley, CA Demographics

A map of Brawley's Population by Race

Brawley, California has an estimated population of 27,283, an increase from the 26,416 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.6% Hispanic, 11.1% White, 1.9% Asian, 0.8% Multiracial, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 0.3% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Brawley, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Brawley has become slightly 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 Brawley, that probability was 24.7% in 2020 and 25.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Brawley is ranked the 284th 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). Brawley was ranked the 289th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Brawley's White Population

3,030 residents of Brawley, or 11.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Brawley is significantly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Brawley ranks 1432nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brawley's White population has grown by an estimated 9.0%. White residents' share of Brawley's population has increased from 10.5% to 11.1%.

Brawley is more White than neighboring Westmorland (7.9% White), Imperial (10.5% White), Calipatria (6.8% White), and El Centro (8.1% White). Brawley is less White than neighboring El Centro Naval Air Facility (20.1% White).

Brawley's Black Population

69 residents of Brawley, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Brawley is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Brawley ranks 664th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brawley's Black population has declined by an estimated 77.2%. Black residents' share of Brawley's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.3%.

Brawley is less Black than neighboring Westmorland (2.3% Black), Imperial (0.5% Black), Calipatria (8.7% Black), El Centro (3% Black), and El Centro Naval Air Facility (13.5% Black).

Brawley's Asian Population

511 residents of Brawley, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Brawley is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Brawley ranks 1177th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brawley's Asian population has grown by an estimated 116.5%. Asian residents' share of Brawley's population has increased from 0.9% to 1.9%.

Brawley is more Asian than neighboring Westmorland (0% Asian), Calipatria (0.2% Asian), and El Centro (1% Asian). Brawley is less Asian than neighboring Imperial (2.9% Asian), and El Centro Naval Air Facility (3.4% Asian).

Brawley's Hispanic Population

23,351 residents of Brawley, or 85.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Brawley is significantly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Brawley ranks 113th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brawley's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 2.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Brawley's population has decreased from 86.1% to 85.6%.

Brawley is more Hispanic than neighboring Imperial (85.4% Hispanic), Calipatria (82.5% Hispanic), and El Centro Naval Air Facility (26.9% Hispanic). Brawley is less Hispanic than neighboring Westmorland (89.8% Hispanic), and El Centro (86.7% Hispanic).

Brawley's Native American/Other Population

111 residents of Brawley, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Brawley is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Brawley ranks 1464th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brawley's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 3.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Brawley's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Brawley is more Native American/Other than neighboring Westmorland (0% Native American/Other), Imperial (0.3% Native American/Other), El Centro (0.3% Native American/Other), and El Centro Naval Air Facility (0% Native American/Other). Brawley is less Native American/Other than neighboring Calipatria (1.1% Native American/Other).

Brawley's Multiracial Population

211 residents of Brawley, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Brawley is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Brawley ranks 1479th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brawley's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 12.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Brawley's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Brawley is more Multiracial than neighboring Westmorland (0% Multiracial), and Imperial (0.4% Multiracial). Brawley is less Multiracial than neighboring El Centro (1% Multiracial), and El Centro Naval Air Facility (36.1% 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.