California City, CA Demographics

A map of California City's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	5,715	5,494	39.6%	36.7%
White	4,069	4,601	28.2%	30.7%
Black	3,387	3,385	23.5%	22.6%
Multiracial	742	889	5.1%	5.9%
Asian	282	377	2.0%	2.5%
Native American/Other	219	227	1.5%	1.5%

California City, California has an estimated population of 14,414, a decrease from the 14,973 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 39.6% Hispanic, 28.2% White, 23.5% Black, 5.1% Multiracial, 2.0% Asian, and 1.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of California City, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

California City has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is slightly 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 California City, that probability was 71.5% in 2020 and 70.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

California City is ranked the 411th 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). California City was ranked the 406th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

California City's White Population

4,069 residents of California City, or 28.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in California City is lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. California City ranks 1169th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, California City's White population has declined by an estimated 11.6%. White residents' share of California City's population has decreased from 30.7% to 28.2%.

California City is more White than neighboring Johannesburg (0% White). California City is less White than neighboring North Edwards (42.9% White), Boron (32.8% White), Edwards AFB (56.6% White), and Randsburg (100% White).

California City's Black Population

3,387 residents of California City, or 23.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in California City is significantly higher than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. California City ranks 10th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, California City's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of California City's population has increased from 22.6% to 23.5%.

California City is more Black than neighboring North Edwards (7.9% Black), Boron (7.3% Black), Edwards AFB (10.1% Black), Randsburg (0% Black), and Johannesburg (0% Black).

California City's Asian Population

282 residents of California City, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in California City is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. California City ranks 726th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, California City's Asian population has declined by an estimated 25.2%. Asian residents' share of California City's population has decreased from 2.5% to 2.0%.

California City is more Asian than neighboring North Edwards (0% Asian), Edwards AFB (1.8% Asian), and Randsburg (0% Asian). California City is less Asian than neighboring Boron (2.9% Asian), and Johannesburg (100% Asian).

California City's Hispanic Population

5,715 residents of California City, or 39.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in California City is comparable to the share in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. California City ranks 531st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, California City's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 4.0%. Hispanic residents' share of California City's population has increased from 36.7% to 39.6%.

California City is more Hispanic than neighboring North Edwards (16.3% Hispanic), Boron (35.3% Hispanic), Edwards AFB (21.4% Hispanic), Randsburg (0% Hispanic), and Johannesburg (0% Hispanic).

California City's Native American/Other Population

219 residents of California City, or 1.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in California City is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. California City ranks 620th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, California City's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 3.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of California City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.5%.

California City is more Native American/Other than neighboring Edwards AFB (1.2% Native American/Other), Randsburg (0% Native American/Other), and Johannesburg (0% Native American/Other). California City is less Native American/Other than neighboring North Edwards (2% Native American/Other), and Boron (6% Native American/Other).

California City's Multiracial Population

742 residents of California City, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in California City is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. California City ranks 489th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, California City's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 16.5%. Multiracial residents' share of California City's population has decreased from 5.9% to 5.1%.

California City is more Multiracial than neighboring Randsburg (0% Multiracial), and Johannesburg (0% Multiracial). California City is less Multiracial than neighboring North Edwards (31% Multiracial), Boron (15.8% Multiracial), and Edwards AFB (9% 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.