Covelo, CA Demographics

A map of Covelo's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	569	488	44.2%	35.0%
White	382	472	29.7%	33.9%
Native American/Other	186	347	14.5%	24.9%
Multiracial	144	85	11.2%	6.1%
Asian	4	1	0.3%	0.1%
Black	1	1	0.1%	0.1%

Covelo, California has an estimated population of 1,286, a decrease from the 1,394 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 44.2% Hispanic, 29.7% White, 14.5% Native American/Other, 11.2% Multiracial, 0.3% Asian, and 0.1% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Covelo, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Covelo has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Covelo, that probability was 69.7% in 2020 and 68.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Covelo is ranked the 1001st 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). Covelo was ranked the 989th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Covelo's White Population

382 residents of Covelo, or 29.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Covelo is slightly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Covelo ranks 1135th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Covelo's White population has declined by an estimated 19.1%. White residents' share of Covelo's population has decreased from 33.9% to 29.7%.

Covelo is less White than neighboring Laytonville (74.4% White), Brooktrails (59% White), Willits (53.3% White), Leggett (58.3% White), and Ruth (97.1% White).

Covelo's Black Population

1 residents of Covelo, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Covelo is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Covelo ranks 1336th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Covelo's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Covelo's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Covelo is more Black than neighboring Brooktrails (0% Black), Willits (0% Black), Leggett (0% Black), and Ruth (0% Black). Covelo is less Black than neighboring Laytonville (2.6% Black).

Covelo's Asian Population

4 residents of Covelo, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Covelo is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Covelo ranks 1438th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Covelo's Asian population has grown by an estimated 300.0%. Asian residents' share of Covelo's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Covelo is more Asian than neighboring Leggett (0% Asian), and Ruth (0% Asian). Covelo is less Asian than neighboring Laytonville (4.9% Asian), Brooktrails (3.7% Asian), and Willits (1.4% Asian).

Covelo's Hispanic Population

569 residents of Covelo, or 44.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Covelo is slightly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Covelo ranks 559th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Covelo's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 16.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Covelo's population has increased from 35.0% to 44.2%.

Covelo is more Hispanic than neighboring Laytonville (3.6% Hispanic), Brooktrails (26.3% Hispanic), Willits (37.2% Hispanic), Leggett (41.7% Hispanic), and Ruth (2.9% Hispanic).

Covelo's Native American/Other Population

186 residents of Covelo, or 14.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Covelo is considerably higher than in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Covelo ranks 11th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Covelo's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 46.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Covelo's population has decreased from 24.9% to 14.5%.

Covelo is more Native American/Other than neighboring Laytonville (13.9% Native American/Other), Brooktrails (2.5% Native American/Other), Willits (4.1% Native American/Other), Leggett (0% Native American/Other), and Ruth (0% Native American/Other).

Covelo's Multiracial Population

144 residents of Covelo, or 11.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Covelo is higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Covelo ranks 445th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Covelo's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 69.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Covelo's population has increased from 6.1% to 11.2%.

Covelo is more Multiracial than neighboring Laytonville (0.6% Multiracial), Brooktrails (8.5% Multiracial), Willits (3.9% Multiracial), Leggett (0% Multiracial), and Ruth (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.