Caspar, CA Demographics
A map of Caspar's Population by Race
Caspar, California has an estimated population of 279, a dramatic decrease from the 500 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 73.1% White, 12.5% Hispanic, 10.0% Multiracial, 3.9% Asian, 0.4% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Caspar, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Caspar 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 Caspar, that probability was 37.4% in 2020 and 43.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Caspar is ranked the 1327th 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). Caspar was ranked the 1223rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Caspar's White Population
204 residents of Caspar, or 73.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Caspar is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Caspar ranks 309th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Caspar's White population has declined by an estimated 47.6%. White residents' share of Caspar's population has decreased from 77.8% to 73.1%.
Caspar is more White than neighboring Fort Bragg (59.4% White), Little River (21.3% White), and Cleone (56.1% White). Caspar is less White than neighboring Mendocino (85.5% White), and Albion (90.4% White).
Caspar's Black Population
1 residents of Caspar, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Caspar is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Caspar ranks 1285th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Caspar's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Caspar's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.
Caspar is more Black than neighboring Mendocino (0% Black), Little River (0% Black), Cleone (0% Black), and Albion (0% Black). Caspar is less Black than neighboring Fort Bragg (0.6% Black).
Caspar's Asian Population
11 residents of Caspar, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Caspar is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Caspar ranks 1289th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Caspar's Asian population has grown by an estimated 266.7%. Asian residents' share of Caspar's population has increased from 0.6% to 3.9%.
Caspar is more Asian than neighboring Mendocino (1.9% Asian), Fort Bragg (1.9% Asian), Little River (0% Asian), and Cleone (1.1% Asian). Caspar is less Asian than neighboring Albion (4.8% Asian).
Caspar's Hispanic Population
35 residents of Caspar, or 12.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Caspar is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Caspar ranks 1218th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Caspar's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 36.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Caspar's population has increased from 11.0% to 12.5%.
Caspar is more Hispanic than neighboring Albion (0% Hispanic). Caspar is less Hispanic than neighboring Fort Bragg (30.4% Hispanic), Little River (78.7% Hispanic), and Cleone (31.6% Hispanic).
Caspar's Native American/Other Population
0 residents of Caspar, 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 Caspar is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Caspar ranks 692nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Caspar's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Caspar's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.0%.
Caspar is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fort Bragg (1.6% Native American/Other).
Caspar's Multiracial Population
28 residents of Caspar, or 10.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Caspar is higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Caspar ranks 78th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Caspar's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 37.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Caspar's population has increased from 9.0% to 10.0%.
Caspar is more Multiracial than neighboring Mendocino (0% Multiracial), Fort Bragg (6.2% Multiracial), Little River (0% Multiracial), and Albion (4.8% Multiracial). Caspar is less Multiracial than neighboring Cleone (11.1% 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.