Callender, CA Demographics

A map of Callender's Population by Race

Callender, California has an estimated population of 2,230, a dramatic increase from the 1,282 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 52.0% White, 29.2% Hispanic, 6.7% Asian, 5.4% Black, 5.0% Multiracial, and 1.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Callender, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Callender has become considerably 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 Callender, that probability was 53.3% in 2020 and 63.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Callender is ranked the 881st 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). Callender was ranked the 1007th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Callender's White Population

1,159 residents of Callender, or 52.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Callender is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Callender ranks 758th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Callender's White population has grown by an estimated 48.4%. White residents' share of Callender's population has decreased from 60.9% to 52.0%.

Callender is less White than neighboring Woodlands (93.7% White), Blacklake (88% White), Los Berros (72.4% White), Oceano (55.3% White), and Arroyo Grande (67.7% White).

Callender's Black Population

121 residents of Callender, or 5.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Callender is comparable to the share in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Callender ranks 914th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Callender's Black population has grown by an estimated 1244.4%. Black residents' share of Callender's population has increased from 0.7% to 5.4%.

Callender is more Black than neighboring Woodlands (0% Black), Blacklake (0% Black), Los Berros (0% Black), Oceano (0.9% Black), and Arroyo Grande (0.3% Black).

Callender's Asian Population

150 residents of Callender, or 6.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Callender is lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Callender ranks 692nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Callender's Asian population has grown by an estimated 328.6%. Asian residents' share of Callender's population has increased from 2.7% to 6.7%.

Callender is more Asian than neighboring Woodlands (1% Asian), Los Berros (3.4% Asian), Oceano (1% Asian), and Arroyo Grande (3.8% Asian). Callender is less Asian than neighboring Blacklake (7.6% Asian).

Callender's Hispanic Population

651 residents of Callender, or 29.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Callender is considerably lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Callender ranks 638th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Callender's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 66.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Callender's population has decreased from 30.6% to 29.2%.

Callender is more Hispanic than neighboring Woodlands (2.1% Hispanic), Blacklake (2.4% Hispanic), Los Berros (24.1% Hispanic), and Arroyo Grande (21% Hispanic). Callender is less Hispanic than neighboring Oceano (36% Hispanic).

Callender's Native American/Other Population

37 residents of Callender, or 1.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Callender is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Callender ranks 1296th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Callender's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 311.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Callender's population has increased from 0.7% to 1.7%.

Callender is more Native American/Other than neighboring Woodlands (0% Native American/Other), Blacklake (0.7% Native American/Other), Los Berros (0% Native American/Other), Oceano (0.1% Native American/Other), and Arroyo Grande (0.4% Native American/Other).

Callender's Multiracial Population

112 residents of Callender, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Callender is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Callender ranks 872nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Callender's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Callender's population has increased from 4.4% to 5.0%.

Callender is more Multiracial than neighboring Woodlands (3.2% Multiracial), Blacklake (1.2% Multiracial), and Los Berros (0% Multiracial). Callender is less Multiracial than neighboring Oceano (6.6% Multiracial), and Arroyo Grande (6.9% 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.