Dunnigan, CA Demographics

A map of Dunnigan's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	292	464	54.4%	33.6%
Hispanic	214	764	39.9%	55.3%
Multiracial	31	48	5.8%	3.5%
Black	0	72	0.0%	5.2%
Asian	0	16	0.0%	1.2%
Native American/Other	0	18	0.0%	1.3%

Dunnigan, California has an estimated population of 537, a dramatic decrease from the 1,382 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 54.4% White, 39.9% Hispanic, 5.8% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Dunnigan, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Dunnigan 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 Dunnigan, that probability was 57.7% in 2020 and 54.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Dunnigan is ranked the 1201st 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). Dunnigan was ranked the 993rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Dunnigan's White Population

292 residents of Dunnigan, or 54.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Dunnigan is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Dunnigan ranks 1139th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dunnigan's White population has declined by an estimated 37.1%. White residents' share of Dunnigan's population has increased from 33.6% to 54.4%.

Dunnigan is more White than neighboring College City (38.4% White), Arbuckle (20% White), Grimes (30% White), Esparto (40.7% White), and Madison (13.9% White).

Dunnigan's Black Population

0 residents of Dunnigan, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Dunnigan is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Dunnigan ranks 200th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dunnigan's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Dunnigan's population has decreased from 5.2% to 0.0%.

Dunnigan is less Black than neighboring Esparto (3.9% Black).

Dunnigan's Asian Population

0 residents of Dunnigan, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Dunnigan is significantly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Dunnigan ranks 1087th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dunnigan's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Dunnigan's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.0%.

Dunnigan is less Asian than neighboring Arbuckle (0.6% Asian), and Esparto (2.7% Asian).

Dunnigan's Hispanic Population

214 residents of Dunnigan, or 39.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Dunnigan is comparable to the share in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Dunnigan ranks 355th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dunnigan's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 72.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Dunnigan's population has decreased from 55.3% to 39.9%.

Dunnigan is less Hispanic than neighboring College City (61.6% Hispanic), Arbuckle (76.7% Hispanic), Grimes (42.1% Hispanic), Esparto (49.2% Hispanic), and Madison (86.1% Hispanic).

Dunnigan's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Dunnigan, 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 Dunnigan is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Dunnigan ranks 744th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dunnigan's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Dunnigan's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.0%.

Dunnigan is less Native American/Other than neighboring Esparto (0.7% Native American/Other).

Dunnigan's Multiracial Population

31 residents of Dunnigan, or 5.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Dunnigan is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Dunnigan ranks 1099th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dunnigan's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 35.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Dunnigan's population has increased from 3.5% to 5.8%.

Dunnigan is more Multiracial than neighboring College City (0% Multiracial), Arbuckle (2.7% Multiracial), Esparto (2.9% Multiracial), and Madison (0% Multiracial). Dunnigan is less Multiracial than neighboring Grimes (27.9% 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.