Denair, CA Demographics

A map of Denair's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,295	2,730	67.1%	56.1%
Hispanic	1,488	1,772	30.3%	36.4%
Multiracial	91	250	1.9%	5.1%
Native American/Other	17	44	0.3%	0.9%
Black	15	23	0.3%	0.5%
Asian	8	46	0.2%	0.9%

Denair, California has an estimated population of 4,914, a slight increase from the 4,865 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 67.1% White, 30.3% Hispanic, 1.9% Multiracial, 0.3% Black, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 0.2% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Denair, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Denair 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 Denair, that probability was 55.0% in 2020 and 45.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Denair is ranked the 667th 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). Denair was ranked the 669th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Denair's White Population

3,295 residents of Denair, or 67.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Denair is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Denair ranks 842nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Denair's White population has grown by an estimated 20.7%. White residents' share of Denair's population has increased from 56.1% to 67.1%.

Denair is more White than neighboring Turlock (41.5% White), Delhi (17.2% White), Hughson (47% White), Hickman (44.5% White), and Keyes (15.7% White).

Denair's Black Population

15 residents of Denair, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Denair is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Denair ranks 1075th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Denair's Black population has declined by an estimated 34.8%. Black residents' share of Denair's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Denair is more Black than neighboring Delhi (0% Black), and Hickman (0% Black). Denair is less Black than neighboring Turlock (1.7% Black), and Hughson (2.5% Black).

Denair's Asian Population

8 residents of Denair, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Denair is significantly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Denair ranks 1160th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Denair's Asian population has declined by an estimated 82.6%. Asian residents' share of Denair's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.2%.

Denair is less Asian than neighboring Turlock (5.6% Asian), Delhi (3.4% Asian), Hickman (1.8% Asian), and Keyes (5.6% Asian).

Denair's Hispanic Population

1,488 residents of Denair, or 30.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Denair is lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Denair ranks 534th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Denair's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 16.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Denair's population has decreased from 36.4% to 30.3%.

Denair is less Hispanic than neighboring Turlock (46.1% Hispanic), Delhi (77.7% Hispanic), Hughson (46.9% Hispanic), Hickman (49.4% Hispanic), and Keyes (78.4% Hispanic).

Denair's Native American/Other Population

17 residents of Denair, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Denair is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Denair ranks 1113th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Denair's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 61.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Denair's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.3%.

Denair is more Native American/Other than neighboring Keyes (0% Native American/Other). Denair is less Native American/Other than neighboring Turlock (0.8% Native American/Other), Delhi (0.5% Native American/Other), Hughson (0.9% Native American/Other), and Hickman (1.2% Native American/Other).

Denair's Multiracial Population

91 residents of Denair, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Denair is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Denair ranks 692nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Denair's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 63.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Denair's population has decreased from 5.1% to 1.9%.

Denair is more Multiracial than neighboring Delhi (1.2% Multiracial), and Keyes (0% Multiracial). Denair is less Multiracial than neighboring Turlock (4.3% Multiracial), Hughson (2.4% Multiracial), and Hickman (3.1% 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.