Cotati, CA Demographics

A map of Cotati's Population by Race

Cotati, California has an estimated population of 7,489, a slight decrease from the 7,584 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 67.4% White, 20.7% Hispanic, 7.6% Multiracial, 2.8% Asian, 1.2% Black, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Cotati, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Cotati 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 Cotati, that probability was 53.1% in 2020 and 49.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Cotati is ranked the 557th 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). Cotati was ranked the 553rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Cotati's White Population

5,044 residents of Cotati, or 67.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Cotati is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Cotati ranks 690th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cotati's White population has grown by an estimated 3.7%. White residents' share of Cotati's population has increased from 64.2% to 67.4%.

Cotati is more White than neighboring Rohnert Park (51.4% White), Sonoma State University (38.2% White), Petaluma Center (39.1% White), and Santa Rosa (48.7% White). Cotati is less White than neighboring Penngrove (80.6% White).

Cotati's Black Population

87 residents of Cotati, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Cotati is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Cotati ranks 592nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cotati's Black population has declined by an estimated 15.5%. Black residents' share of Cotati's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Cotati is less Black than neighboring Rohnert Park (2.1% Black), Sonoma State University (10.3% Black), Penngrove (1.7% Black), Petaluma Center (7.6% Black), and Santa Rosa (1.9% Black).

Cotati's Asian Population

211 residents of Cotati, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Cotati is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Cotati ranks 572nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cotati's Asian population has declined by an estimated 27.7%. Asian residents' share of Cotati's population has decreased from 3.9% to 2.8%.

Cotati is more Asian than neighboring Penngrove (0.7% Asian), and Petaluma Center (2.4% Asian). Cotati is less Asian than neighboring Rohnert Park (6.5% Asian), Sonoma State University (12.7% Asian), and Santa Rosa (6.3% Asian).

Cotati's Hispanic Population

1,548 residents of Cotati, or 20.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Cotati is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Cotati ranks 804th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cotati's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 10.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Cotati's population has decreased from 22.7% to 20.7%.

Cotati is more Hispanic than neighboring Penngrove (7.7% Hispanic). Cotati is less Hispanic than neighboring Rohnert Park (32.8% Hispanic), Sonoma State University (29.9% Hispanic), Petaluma Center (39.8% Hispanic), and Santa Rosa (37.4% Hispanic).

Cotati's Native American/Other Population

32 residents of Cotati, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Cotati is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Cotati ranks 560th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cotati's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 74.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Cotati's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.4%.

Cotati is more Native American/Other than neighboring Penngrove (0% Native American/Other), and Petaluma Center (0% Native American/Other). Cotati is less Native American/Other than neighboring Rohnert Park (1.9% Native American/Other), Sonoma State University (1% Native American/Other), and Santa Rosa (1.3% Native American/Other).

Cotati's Multiracial Population

567 residents of Cotati, or 7.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Cotati is slightly higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Cotati ranks 396th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cotati's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 18.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Cotati's population has increased from 6.3% to 7.6%.

Cotati is more Multiracial than neighboring Rohnert Park (5.3% Multiracial), and Santa Rosa (4.5% Multiracial). Cotati is less Multiracial than neighboring Sonoma State University (8% Multiracial), Penngrove (9.3% Multiracial), and Petaluma Center (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.