Corcoran, CA Demographics

A map of Corcoran's Population by Race

Corcoran, California has an estimated population of 22,491, a less than 1% change from the 22,339 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 71.6% Hispanic, 13.5% White, 10.2% Black, 2.0% Multiracial, 1.5% Native American/Other, and 1.2% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Corcoran, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Corcoran has become 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 Corcoran, that probability was 47.9% in 2020 and 45.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Corcoran is ranked the 326th 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). Corcoran was ranked the 330th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Corcoran's White Population

3,047 residents of Corcoran, or 13.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Corcoran is significantly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Corcoran ranks 1375th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Corcoran's White population has declined by an estimated 4.0%. White residents' share of Corcoran's population has decreased from 14.2% to 13.5%.

Corcoran is more White than neighboring Alpaugh (9.7% White), Matheny (9.8% White), Home Garden (6% White), and Tipton (9.9% White). Corcoran is less White than neighboring Waukena (25.8% White).

Corcoran's Black Population

2,283 residents of Corcoran, or 10.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Corcoran is slightly higher than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Corcoran ranks 47th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Corcoran's Black population has declined by an estimated 20.0%. Black residents' share of Corcoran's population has decreased from 12.8% to 10.2%.

Corcoran is more Black than neighboring Waukena (0% Black), Alpaugh (0% Black), Matheny (5.2% Black), and Tipton (0.3% Black). Corcoran is less Black than neighboring Home Garden (11.9% Black).

Corcoran's Asian Population

278 residents of Corcoran, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Corcoran is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Corcoran ranks 1197th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Corcoran's Asian population has grown by an estimated 52.7%. Asian residents' share of Corcoran's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Corcoran is more Asian than neighboring Waukena (0% Asian), Alpaugh (0.7% Asian), Matheny (0% Asian), and Tipton (0% Asian). Corcoran is less Asian than neighboring Home Garden (1.7% Asian).

Corcoran's Hispanic Population

16,103 residents of Corcoran, or 71.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Corcoran is significantly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Corcoran ranks 245th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Corcoran's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 3.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Corcoran's population has increased from 69.6% to 71.6%.

Corcoran is less Hispanic than neighboring Waukena (74.2% Hispanic), Alpaugh (86.7% Hispanic), Matheny (83.7% Hispanic), Home Garden (73.1% Hispanic), and Tipton (89.8% Hispanic).

Corcoran's Native American/Other Population

331 residents of Corcoran, or 1.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Corcoran is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Corcoran ranks 717th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Corcoran's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 8.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Corcoran's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.5%.

Corcoran is more Native American/Other than neighboring Waukena (0% Native American/Other), Alpaugh (0% Native American/Other), Matheny (0% Native American/Other), Home Garden (0% Native American/Other), and Tipton (0% Native American/Other).

Corcoran's Multiracial Population

449 residents of Corcoran, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Corcoran is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Corcoran ranks 1434th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Corcoran's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 56.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Corcoran's population has increased from 1.3% to 2.0%.

Corcoran is more Multiracial than neighboring Waukena (0% Multiracial), Matheny (1.2% Multiracial), and Tipton (0% Multiracial). Corcoran is less Multiracial than neighboring Alpaugh (2.9% Multiracial), and Home Garden (7.3% 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.