Del Norte County Demographics

A map of Del Norte County's Population by Race

Del Norte County, California has an estimated population of 27,107, a slight decrease from the 27,743 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 59.9% White, 19.9% Hispanic, 7.6% Multiracial, 6.9% Native American/Other, 3.2% Asian, and 2.5% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Del Norte County, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Del Norte 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 Del Norte County, that probability was 60.5% in 2020 and 59.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Del Norte County is ranked the 49th most populous county in California, out of 58 counties. Del Norte County was ranked the 49th most populous county in the 2020 Census.

Del Norte County's White Population

16,229 residents of Del Norte County, or 59.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Del Norte County is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Del Norte County ranks 24th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 58 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Del Norte County's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Del Norte County's population has increased from 58.6% to 59.9%.

Del Norte County is less White than neighboring Josephine County (82.9% White), Curry County (82.2% White), Humboldt County (69.5% White), Trinity County (77.4% White), and Jackson County (76.8% White).

Del Norte County's Black Population

682 residents of Del Norte County, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Del Norte County is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Del Norte County ranks 16th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 58 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Del Norte County's Black population has declined by an estimated 18.9%. Black residents' share of Del Norte County's population has decreased from 3.0% to 2.5%.

Del Norte County is more Black than neighboring Josephine County (0.4% Black), Curry County (0% Black), Humboldt County (1.3% Black), Trinity County (1.1% Black), and Jackson County (0.6% Black).

Del Norte County's Asian Population

873 residents of Del Norte County, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Del Norte County is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Del Norte County ranks 37th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 58 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Del Norte County's Asian population has grown by an estimated 5.7%. Asian residents' share of Del Norte County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.2%.

Del Norte County is more Asian than neighboring Josephine County (0.8% Asian), Curry County (0.9% Asian), Humboldt County (3% Asian), Trinity County (0.6% Asian), and Jackson County (1% Asian).

Del Norte County's Hispanic Population

5,396 residents of Del Norte County, or 19.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Del Norte County is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Del Norte County ranks 40th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 58 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Del Norte County's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 1.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Del Norte County's population has increased from 19.2% to 19.9%.

Del Norte County is more Hispanic than neighboring Josephine County (8.8% Hispanic), Curry County (7.7% Hispanic), Humboldt County (14.2% Hispanic), Trinity County (6.1% Hispanic), and Jackson County (14.6% Hispanic).

Del Norte County's Native American/Other Population

1,865 residents of Del Norte County, or 6.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Del Norte County is higher than in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Del Norte County ranks 3rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 58 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Del Norte County's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 18.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Del Norte County's population has decreased from 8.2% to 6.9%.

Del Norte County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Josephine County (1.3% Native American/Other), Curry County (2% Native American/Other), Humboldt County (4.1% Native American/Other), and Jackson County (0.9% Native American/Other). Del Norte County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Trinity County (7.9% Native American/Other).

Del Norte County's Multiracial Population

2,062 residents of Del Norte County, or 7.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Del Norte County is slightly higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Del Norte County ranks 1st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 58 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Del Norte County's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 6.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Del Norte County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.6%.

Del Norte County is more Multiracial than neighboring Josephine County (5.8% Multiracial), Curry County (7% Multiracial), Trinity County (6.9% Multiracial), and Jackson County (6% Multiracial). Del Norte County is less Multiracial than neighboring Humboldt County (8% 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.