Cuyama, CA Demographics

A map of Cuyama's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	13	17	61.9%	45.9%
White	8	14	38.1%	37.8%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Native American/Other	0	2	0.0%	5.4%
Multiracial	0	4	0.0%	10.8%

Cuyama, California has an estimated population of 21, a dramatic decrease from the 37 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 61.9% Hispanic, 38.1% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Cuyama, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Cuyama 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 Cuyama, that probability was 63.1% in 2020 and 47.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Cuyama is ranked the 1552nd 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). Cuyama was ranked the 1572nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Cuyama's White Population

8 residents of Cuyama, or 38.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Cuyama is slightly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Cuyama ranks 1084th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cuyama's White population has declined by an estimated 42.9%. White residents' share of Cuyama's population has remained roughly unchanged at 38.1%.

Cuyama is more White than neighboring New Cuyama (29.2% White), and South Taft (28.2% White). Cuyama is less White than neighboring Maricopa (65.1% White), Taft Heights (41.1% White), and Fellows (78.9% White).

Cuyama's Black Population

0 residents of Cuyama, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Cuyama is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Cuyama ranks 1349th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cuyama's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Cuyama's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Cuyama is less Black than neighboring Maricopa (0.3% Black).

Cuyama's Asian Population

0 residents of Cuyama, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Cuyama is significantly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Cuyama ranks 1439th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cuyama's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Cuyama's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Cuyama is less Asian than neighboring Taft Heights (2.5% Asian).

Cuyama's Hispanic Population

13 residents of Cuyama, or 61.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Cuyama is significantly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Cuyama ranks 428th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cuyama's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 23.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Cuyama's population has increased from 45.9% to 61.9%.

Cuyama is more Hispanic than neighboring New Cuyama (58.2% Hispanic), Maricopa (21.6% Hispanic), Taft Heights (52.9% Hispanic), and Fellows (0% Hispanic). Cuyama is less Hispanic than neighboring South Taft (67% Hispanic).

Cuyama's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Cuyama, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Cuyama is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Cuyama ranks 97th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cuyama's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Cuyama's population has decreased from 5.4% to 0.0%.

Cuyama is less Native American/Other than neighboring New Cuyama (4.5% Native American/Other), Maricopa (2.3% Native American/Other), and Taft Heights (1.5% Native American/Other).

Cuyama's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Cuyama, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Cuyama is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Cuyama ranks 35th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cuyama's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Cuyama's population has decreased from 10.8% to 0.0%.

Cuyama is less Multiracial than neighboring New Cuyama (8.1% Multiracial), Maricopa (10.6% Multiracial), Taft Heights (2% Multiracial), South Taft (4.8% Multiracial), and Fellows (21.1% 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.