Calpine, CA Demographics

A map of Calpine's Population by Race

Calpine, California has an estimated population of 356, a dramatic increase from the 223 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 96.6% White, 3.4% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Calpine, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Calpine 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 Calpine, that probability was 20.4% in 2020 and 6.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Calpine is ranked the 1284th 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). Calpine was ranked the 1371st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Calpine's White Population

344 residents of Calpine, or 96.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Calpine is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Calpine ranks 41st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Calpine's White population has grown by an estimated 73.7%. White residents' share of Calpine's population has increased from 88.8% to 96.6%.

Calpine is more White than neighboring Sattley (0% White), Sierraville (41.9% White), and Iron Horse (79.7% White). Calpine is less White than neighboring Gold Mountain (100% White), and Whitehawk (100% White).

Calpine's Black Population

0 residents of Calpine, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Calpine is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Calpine ranks 1349th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Calpine's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Calpine's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Calpine's Asian Population

0 residents of Calpine, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Calpine is significantly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Calpine ranks 1439th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Calpine's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Calpine's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Calpine's Hispanic Population

12 residents of Calpine, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Calpine is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Calpine ranks 1371st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Calpine's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 33.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Calpine's population has decreased from 8.1% to 3.4%.

Calpine is more Hispanic than neighboring Sattley (0% Hispanic), Gold Mountain (0% Hispanic), and Whitehawk (0% Hispanic). Calpine is less Hispanic than neighboring Sierraville (58.1% Hispanic), and Iron Horse (20.3% Hispanic).

Calpine's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Calpine, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Calpine is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Calpine ranks 1445th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Calpine's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Calpine's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Calpine's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Calpine, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Calpine is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Calpine ranks 1225th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Calpine's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Calpine's population has decreased from 2.7% to 0.0%.

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.