Coalinga, CA Demographics

A map of Coalinga's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	11,099	11,243	64.5%	63.9%
White	4,009	4,748	23.3%	27.0%
Black	812	665	4.7%	3.8%
Asian	671	377	3.9%	2.1%
Multiracial	327	351	1.9%	2.0%
Native American/Other	285	206	1.7%	1.2%

Coalinga, California has an estimated population of 17,203, a slight decrease from the 17,590 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 64.5% Hispanic, 23.3% White, 4.7% Black, 3.9% Asian, 1.9% Multiracial, and 1.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Coalinga, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Coalinga has become slightly 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 Coalinga, that probability was 51.6% in 2020 and 52.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Coalinga is ranked the 380th 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). Coalinga was ranked the 376th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Coalinga's White Population

4,009 residents of Coalinga, or 23.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Coalinga is considerably lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Coalinga ranks 1223rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Coalinga's White population has declined by an estimated 15.6%. White residents' share of Coalinga's population has decreased from 27.0% to 23.3%.

Coalinga is more White than neighboring Avenal (8.1% White), Huron (0.3% White), Westside (0% White), Cantua Creek (1.4% White), and Three Rocks (0% White).

Coalinga's Black Population

812 residents of Coalinga, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Coalinga is comparable to the share in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Coalinga ranks 261st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Coalinga's Black population has grown by an estimated 22.1%. Black residents' share of Coalinga's population has increased from 3.8% to 4.7%.

Coalinga is more Black than neighboring Avenal (2.9% Black), Huron (0.4% Black), Westside (0% Black), Cantua Creek (0% Black), and Three Rocks (0% Black).

Coalinga's Asian Population

671 residents of Coalinga, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Coalinga is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Coalinga ranks 806th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Coalinga's Asian population has grown by an estimated 78.0%. Asian residents' share of Coalinga's population has increased from 2.1% to 3.9%.

Coalinga is more Asian than neighboring Avenal (1% Asian), Huron (0% Asian), Westside (0% Asian), Cantua Creek (0% Asian), and Three Rocks (0% Asian).

Coalinga's Hispanic Population

11,099 residents of Coalinga, or 64.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Coalinga is significantly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Coalinga ranks 286th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Coalinga's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 1.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Coalinga's population has increased from 63.9% to 64.5%.

Coalinga is less Hispanic than neighboring Avenal (86.6% Hispanic), Huron (99.3% Hispanic), Westside (100% Hispanic), Cantua Creek (98.6% Hispanic), and Three Rocks (100% Hispanic).

Coalinga's Native American/Other Population

285 residents of Coalinga, 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 Coalinga is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Coalinga ranks 849th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Coalinga's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 38.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Coalinga's population has increased from 1.2% to 1.7%.

Coalinga is more Native American/Other than neighboring Avenal (0.7% Native American/Other), Huron (0% Native American/Other), Westside (0% Native American/Other), Cantua Creek (0% Native American/Other), and Three Rocks (0% Native American/Other).

Coalinga's Multiracial Population

327 residents of Coalinga, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Coalinga is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Coalinga ranks 1331st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Coalinga's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 6.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Coalinga's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.9%.

Coalinga is more Multiracial than neighboring Avenal (0.8% Multiracial), Huron (0% Multiracial), Westside (0% Multiracial), Cantua Creek (0% Multiracial), and Three Rocks (0% 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.