Calipatria, CA Demographics

A map of Calipatria's Population by Race

Calipatria, California has an estimated population of 6,548, a less than 1% change from the 6,515 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 82.5% Hispanic, 8.7% Black, 6.8% White, 1.1% Native American/Other, 0.8% Multiracial, and 0.2% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Calipatria, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Calipatria has become considerably less 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 Calipatria, that probability was 39.4% in 2020 and 30.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Calipatria is ranked the 597th 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). Calipatria was ranked the 592nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Calipatria's White Population

445 residents of Calipatria, or 6.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Calipatria is significantly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Calipatria ranks 1497th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Calipatria's White population has grown by an estimated 1.1%. White residents' share of Calipatria's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.8%.

Calipatria is more White than neighboring Niland (1.7% White). Calipatria is less White than neighboring Westmorland (7.9% White), Brawley (11.1% White), Bombay Beach (60.4% White), and Imperial (10.5% White).

Calipatria's Black Population

568 residents of Calipatria, or 8.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Calipatria is slightly higher than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Calipatria ranks 35th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Calipatria's Black population has declined by an estimated 41.4%. Black residents' share of Calipatria's population has decreased from 14.9% to 8.7%.

Calipatria is more Black than neighboring Westmorland (2.3% Black), Brawley (0.3% Black), and Imperial (0.5% Black). Calipatria is less Black than neighboring Niland (11.1% Black), and Bombay Beach (29.2% Black).

Calipatria's Asian Population

12 residents of Calipatria, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Calipatria is significantly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Calipatria ranks 1357th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Calipatria's Asian population has declined by an estimated 55.6%. Asian residents' share of Calipatria's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Calipatria is more Asian than neighboring Niland (0% Asian), Westmorland (0% Asian), and Bombay Beach (0% Asian). Calipatria is less Asian than neighboring Brawley (1.9% Asian), and Imperial (2.9% Asian).

Calipatria's Hispanic Population

5,400 residents of Calipatria, or 82.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Calipatria is significantly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Calipatria ranks 184th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Calipatria's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 8.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Calipatria's population has increased from 76.1% to 82.5%.

Calipatria is more Hispanic than neighboring Bombay Beach (0% Hispanic). Calipatria is less Hispanic than neighboring Niland (87.2% Hispanic), Westmorland (89.8% Hispanic), Brawley (85.6% Hispanic), and Imperial (85.4% Hispanic).

Calipatria's Native American/Other Population

69 residents of Calipatria, or 1.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Calipatria is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Calipatria ranks 1157th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Calipatria's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 23.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Calipatria's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Calipatria is more Native American/Other than neighboring Niland (0% Native American/Other), Westmorland (0% Native American/Other), Brawley (0.4% Native American/Other), Bombay Beach (0% Native American/Other), and Imperial (0.3% Native American/Other).

Calipatria's Multiracial Population

54 residents of Calipatria, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Calipatria is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Calipatria ranks 1470th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Calipatria's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 14.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Calipatria's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Calipatria is more Multiracial than neighboring Niland (0% Multiracial), Westmorland (0% Multiracial), and Imperial (0.4% Multiracial). Calipatria is less Multiracial than neighboring Bombay Beach (10.4% 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.