Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA Demographics

A map of Carmel-by-the-Sea's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,678	2,793	84.7%	86.7%
Multiracial	257	89	8.1%	2.8%
Hispanic	143	192	4.5%	6.0%
Asian	52	104	1.6%	3.2%
Black	32	13	1.0%	0.4%
Native American/Other	0	29	0.0%	0.9%

Carmel-by-the-Sea, California has an estimated population of 3,162, a slight decrease from the 3,220 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.7% White, 8.1% Multiracial, 4.5% Hispanic, 1.6% Asian, 1.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Carmel-by-the-Sea, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Carmel-by-the-Sea has become 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 Carmel-by-the-Sea, that probability was 24.2% in 2020 and 27.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Carmel-by-the-Sea is ranked the 780th 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). Carmel-by-the-Sea was ranked the 785th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Carmel-by-the-Sea's White Population

2,678 residents of Carmel-by-the-Sea, or 84.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Carmel-by-the-Sea is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Carmel-by-the-Sea ranks 66th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Carmel-by-the-Sea's White population has declined by an estimated 4.1%. White residents' share of Carmel-by-the-Sea's population has decreased from 86.7% to 84.7%.

Carmel-by-the-Sea is more White than neighboring Monterey (60.7% White), Pacific Grove (70.8% White), Sand City (34.4% White), and Del Rey Oaks (65.3% White). Carmel-by-the-Sea is less White than neighboring Del Monte Forest (85.2% White).

Carmel-by-the-Sea's Black Population

32 residents of Carmel-by-the-Sea, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Carmel-by-the-Sea is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Carmel-by-the-Sea ranks 1137th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Carmel-by-the-Sea's Black population has grown by an estimated 146.2%. Black residents' share of Carmel-by-the-Sea's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.0%.

Carmel-by-the-Sea is more Black than neighboring Del Monte Forest (0% Black). Carmel-by-the-Sea is less Black than neighboring Monterey (2.3% Black), Pacific Grove (1.1% Black), Sand City (4% Black), and Del Rey Oaks (2.3% Black).

Carmel-by-the-Sea's Asian Population

52 residents of Carmel-by-the-Sea, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Carmel-by-the-Sea is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Carmel-by-the-Sea ranks 633rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Carmel-by-the-Sea's Asian population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Asian residents' share of Carmel-by-the-Sea's population has decreased from 3.2% to 1.6%.

Carmel-by-the-Sea is less Asian than neighboring Del Monte Forest (7.3% Asian), Monterey (6.7% Asian), Pacific Grove (7.8% Asian), Sand City (1.7% Asian), and Del Rey Oaks (6.7% Asian).

Carmel-by-the-Sea's Hispanic Population

143 residents of Carmel-by-the-Sea, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Carmel-by-the-Sea is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Carmel-by-the-Sea ranks 1500th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Carmel-by-the-Sea's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 25.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Carmel-by-the-Sea's population has decreased from 6.0% to 4.5%.

Carmel-by-the-Sea is less Hispanic than neighboring Del Monte Forest (4.8% Hispanic), Monterey (23.6% Hispanic), Pacific Grove (13% Hispanic), Sand City (46.5% Hispanic), and Del Rey Oaks (12.9% Hispanic).

Carmel-by-the-Sea's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Carmel-by-the-Sea, 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 Carmel-by-the-Sea is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Carmel-by-the-Sea ranks 1119th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Carmel-by-the-Sea's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Carmel-by-the-Sea's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Carmel-by-the-Sea is less Native American/Other than neighboring Del Monte Forest (0.6% Native American/Other), Monterey (2.3% Native American/Other), Pacific Grove (0.8% Native American/Other), Sand City (0.7% Native American/Other), and Del Rey Oaks (3% Native American/Other).

Carmel-by-the-Sea's Multiracial Population

257 residents of Carmel-by-the-Sea, or 8.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Carmel-by-the-Sea is slightly higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Carmel-by-the-Sea ranks 1214th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Carmel-by-the-Sea's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 188.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Carmel-by-the-Sea's population has increased from 2.8% to 8.1%.

Carmel-by-the-Sea is more Multiracial than neighboring Del Monte Forest (2% Multiracial), Monterey (4.4% Multiracial), and Pacific Grove (6.4% Multiracial). Carmel-by-the-Sea is less Multiracial than neighboring Sand City (12.6% Multiracial), and Del Rey Oaks (9.8% 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.