Coarsegold, CA Demographics

A map of Coarsegold's Population by Race

Coarsegold, California has an estimated population of 3,967, a decrease from the 4,144 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 82.1% White, 9.7% Hispanic, 4.0% Multiracial, 1.8% Black, 1.3% Asian, and 1.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Coarsegold, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Coarsegold 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 Coarsegold, that probability was 45.6% in 2020 and 31.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Coarsegold is ranked the 708th 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). Coarsegold was ranked the 707th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Coarsegold's White Population

3,256 residents of Coarsegold, or 82.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Coarsegold is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Coarsegold ranks 523rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Coarsegold's White population has grown by an estimated 9.4%. White residents' share of Coarsegold's population has increased from 71.8% to 82.1%.

Coarsegold is more White than neighboring Yosemite Lakes (61.4% White), Oakhurst (70.2% White), and Nipinnawasee (71.3% White). Coarsegold is less White than neighboring Ahwahnee (82.3% White), and Bass Lake (91.4% White).

Coarsegold's Black Population

72 residents of Coarsegold, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Coarsegold is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Coarsegold ranks 1149th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Coarsegold's Black population has grown by an estimated 350.0%. Black residents' share of Coarsegold's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.8%.

Coarsegold is more Black than neighboring Ahwahnee (0.3% Black), Bass Lake (0% Black), and Nipinnawasee (0% Black). Coarsegold is less Black than neighboring Yosemite Lakes (2.3% Black), and Oakhurst (2.4% Black).

Coarsegold's Asian Population

52 residents of Coarsegold, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Coarsegold is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Coarsegold ranks 992nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Coarsegold's Asian population has declined by an estimated 13.3%. Asian residents' share of Coarsegold's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.3%.

Coarsegold is more Asian than neighboring Yosemite Lakes (0.9% Asian), Ahwahnee (1.2% Asian), Bass Lake (0% Asian), and Nipinnawasee (0% Asian).

Coarsegold's Hispanic Population

385 residents of Coarsegold, or 9.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Coarsegold is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Coarsegold ranks 1068th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Coarsegold's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 34.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Coarsegold's population has decreased from 14.2% to 9.7%.

Coarsegold is more Hispanic than neighboring Bass Lake (6% Hispanic). Coarsegold is less Hispanic than neighboring Yosemite Lakes (20.3% Hispanic), Ahwahnee (11% Hispanic), Oakhurst (21.8% Hispanic), and Nipinnawasee (14.5% Hispanic).

Coarsegold's Native American/Other Population

43 residents of Coarsegold, or 1.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Coarsegold is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Coarsegold ranks 77th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Coarsegold's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 82.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Coarsegold's population has decreased from 6.0% to 1.1%.

Coarsegold is more Native American/Other than neighboring Yosemite Lakes (0% Native American/Other), Ahwahnee (0.3% Native American/Other), Oakhurst (0.2% Native American/Other), Bass Lake (0% Native American/Other), and Nipinnawasee (0% Native American/Other).

Coarsegold's Multiracial Population

159 residents of Coarsegold, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Coarsegold is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Coarsegold ranks 427th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Coarsegold's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 37.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Coarsegold's population has decreased from 6.2% to 4.0%.

Coarsegold is more Multiracial than neighboring Bass Lake (2.6% Multiracial). Coarsegold is less Multiracial than neighboring Yosemite Lakes (15.2% Multiracial), Ahwahnee (4.9% Multiracial), Oakhurst (4.1% Multiracial), and Nipinnawasee (14.2% 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.