Buckhorn, CA Demographics

A map of Buckhorn's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,768	2,091	79.0%	80.5%
Hispanic	436	252	12.4%	9.7%
Multiracial	199	154	5.7%	5.9%
Asian	70	37	2.0%	1.4%
Black	19	12	0.5%	0.5%
Native American/Other	12	51	0.3%	2.0%

Buckhorn, California has an estimated population of 3,504, a dramatic increase from the 2,597 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.0% White, 12.4% Hispanic, 5.7% Multiracial, 2.0% Asian, 0.5% Black, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Buckhorn, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Buckhorn has become 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 Buckhorn, that probability was 33.8% in 2020 and 35.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Buckhorn is ranked the 746th 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). Buckhorn was ranked the 844th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Buckhorn's White Population

2,768 residents of Buckhorn, or 79.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Buckhorn is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Buckhorn ranks 217th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buckhorn's White population has grown by an estimated 32.4%. White residents' share of Buckhorn's population has decreased from 80.5% to 79.0%.

Buckhorn is more White than neighboring West Point (45.4% White), Pioneer (73.1% White), and Red Corral (63.7% White). Buckhorn is less White than neighboring Amador Pines (87% White), and Lockwood CDP (Amador County) (86.7% White).

Buckhorn's Black Population

19 residents of Buckhorn, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Buckhorn is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Buckhorn ranks 1086th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buckhorn's Black population has grown by an estimated 58.3%. Black residents' share of Buckhorn's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Buckhorn is more Black than neighboring Amador Pines (0% Black), West Point (0% Black), Pioneer (0% Black), Lockwood CDP (Amador County) (0% Black), and Red Corral (0% Black).

Buckhorn's Asian Population

70 residents of Buckhorn, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Buckhorn is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Buckhorn ranks 998th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buckhorn's Asian population has grown by an estimated 89.2%. Asian residents' share of Buckhorn's population has increased from 1.4% to 2.0%.

Buckhorn is more Asian than neighboring Amador Pines (0% Asian), West Point (0% Asian), Pioneer (0% Asian), and Red Corral (0% Asian). Buckhorn is less Asian than neighboring Lockwood CDP (Amador County) (4.9% Asian).

Buckhorn's Hispanic Population

436 residents of Buckhorn, or 12.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Buckhorn is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Buckhorn ranks 1281st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buckhorn's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 73.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Buckhorn's population has increased from 9.7% to 12.4%.

Buckhorn is more Hispanic than neighboring Amador Pines (3.8% Hispanic), and Lockwood CDP (Amador County) (0% Hispanic). Buckhorn is less Hispanic than neighboring West Point (38.1% Hispanic), Pioneer (21.1% Hispanic), and Red Corral (30.2% Hispanic).

Buckhorn's Native American/Other Population

12 residents of Buckhorn, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Buckhorn is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Buckhorn ranks 424th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buckhorn's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 76.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Buckhorn's population has decreased from 2.0% to 0.3%.

Buckhorn is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lockwood CDP (Amador County) (0% Native American/Other), and Red Corral (0% Native American/Other). Buckhorn is less Native American/Other than neighboring Amador Pines (3.4% Native American/Other), West Point (16.5% Native American/Other), and Pioneer (5.6% Native American/Other).

Buckhorn's Multiracial Population

199 residents of Buckhorn, or 5.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Buckhorn is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Buckhorn ranks 494th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buckhorn's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 29.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Buckhorn's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.7%.

Buckhorn is more Multiracial than neighboring West Point (0% Multiracial), and Pioneer (0.2% Multiracial). Buckhorn is less Multiracial than neighboring Amador Pines (5.8% Multiracial), Lockwood CDP (Amador County) (8.4% Multiracial), and Red Corral (6.1% 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.