Calexico, CA Demographics

A map of Calexico's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	37,573	37,548	97.4%	97.2%
White	442	538	1.1%	1.4%
Asian	392	313	1.0%	0.8%
Multiracial	100	83	0.3%	0.2%
Black	45	43	0.1%	0.1%
Native American/Other	33	108	0.1%	0.3%

Calexico, California has an estimated population of 38,585, a less than 1% change from the 38,633 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 97.4% Hispanic, 1.1% White, 1.0% Asian, 0.3% Multiracial, 0.1% Black, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Calexico, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Calexico 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 Calexico, that probability was 5.5% in 2020 and 5.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Calexico is ranked the 222nd 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). Calexico was ranked the 222nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Calexico's White Population

442 residents of Calexico, or 1.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Calexico is significantly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Calexico ranks 1588th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Calexico's White population has declined by an estimated 17.8%. White residents' share of Calexico's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Calexico is more White than neighboring Heber (0.5% White). Calexico is less White than neighboring El Centro (8.1% White), Imperial (10.5% White), Holtville (11.4% White), and Seeley (3% White).

Calexico's Black Population

45 residents of Calexico, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Calexico is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Calexico ranks 1320th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Calexico's Black population has grown by an estimated 4.7%. Black residents' share of Calexico's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Calexico is less Black than neighboring Heber (2.9% Black), El Centro (3% Black), Imperial (0.5% Black), Holtville (0.6% Black), and Seeley (6.2% Black).

Calexico's Asian Population

392 residents of Calexico, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Calexico is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Calexico ranks 1205th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Calexico's Asian population has grown by an estimated 25.2%. Asian residents' share of Calexico's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Calexico is more Asian than neighboring Heber (0% Asian), Holtville (0.8% Asian), and Seeley (0% Asian). Calexico is less Asian than neighboring Imperial (2.9% Asian).

Calexico's Hispanic Population

37,573 residents of Calexico, or 97.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Calexico is significantly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Calexico ranks 13th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Calexico's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Calexico's population has remained roughly unchanged at 97.4%.

Calexico is more Hispanic than neighboring Heber (94.5% Hispanic), El Centro (86.7% Hispanic), Imperial (85.4% Hispanic), Holtville (85.8% Hispanic), and Seeley (80.2% Hispanic).

Calexico's Native American/Other Population

33 residents of Calexico, 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 Calexico is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Calexico ranks 1499th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Calexico's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 69.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Calexico's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Calexico is more Native American/Other than neighboring Seeley (0% Native American/Other). Calexico is less Native American/Other than neighboring Heber (1.2% Native American/Other), El Centro (0.3% Native American/Other), Imperial (0.3% Native American/Other), and Holtville (0.4% Native American/Other).

Calexico's Multiracial Population

100 residents of Calexico, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Calexico is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Calexico ranks 1570th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Calexico's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 20.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Calexico's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Calexico is less Multiracial than neighboring Heber (0.9% Multiracial), El Centro (1% Multiracial), Imperial (0.4% Multiracial), Holtville (1% Multiracial), and Seeley (10.7% 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.