Dunsmuir, CA Demographics

A map of Dunsmuir's Population by Race

Dunsmuir, California has an estimated population of 1,407, a large decrease from the 1,707 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.2% White, 9.1% Hispanic, 8.0% Multiracial, 1.6% Asian, 1.4% Black, and 0.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Dunsmuir, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Dunsmuir 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 Dunsmuir, that probability was 38.2% in 2020 and 35.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Dunsmuir is ranked the 978th 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). Dunsmuir was ranked the 940th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Dunsmuir's White Population

1,114 residents of Dunsmuir, or 79.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Dunsmuir is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Dunsmuir ranks 322nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dunsmuir's White population has declined by an estimated 15.7%. White residents' share of Dunsmuir's population has increased from 77.4% to 79.2%.

Dunsmuir is more White than neighboring Castella (76% White), and Weed (62.4% White). Dunsmuir is less White than neighboring Mount Shasta (80.6% White), McCloud (79.7% White), and Carrick (100% White).

Dunsmuir's Black Population

20 residents of Dunsmuir, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Dunsmuir is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Dunsmuir ranks 832nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dunsmuir's Black population has grown by an estimated 42.9%. Black residents' share of Dunsmuir's population has increased from 0.8% to 1.4%.

Dunsmuir is more Black than neighboring Castella (1% Black), Mount Shasta (0.6% Black), McCloud (0.1% Black), and Carrick (0% Black). Dunsmuir is less Black than neighboring Weed (3.3% Black).

Dunsmuir's Asian Population

23 residents of Dunsmuir, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Dunsmuir is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Dunsmuir ranks 1017th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dunsmuir's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Dunsmuir's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.6%.

Dunsmuir is more Asian than neighboring Castella (0% Asian), McCloud (0% Asian), and Carrick (0% Asian). Dunsmuir is less Asian than neighboring Mount Shasta (1.7% Asian), and Weed (7.6% Asian).

Dunsmuir's Hispanic Population

128 residents of Dunsmuir, or 9.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Dunsmuir is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Dunsmuir ranks 1163rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dunsmuir's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 36.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Dunsmuir's population has decreased from 11.8% to 9.1%.

Dunsmuir is more Hispanic than neighboring Mount Shasta (5.3% Hispanic), McCloud (5.3% Hispanic), and Carrick (0% Hispanic). Dunsmuir is less Hispanic than neighboring Castella (15.2% Hispanic), and Weed (17.7% Hispanic).

Dunsmuir's Native American/Other Population

10 residents of Dunsmuir, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Dunsmuir is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Dunsmuir ranks 353rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dunsmuir's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 73.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Dunsmuir's population has decreased from 2.2% to 0.7%.

Dunsmuir is more Native American/Other than neighboring Carrick (0% Native American/Other). Dunsmuir is less Native American/Other than neighboring Castella (1.5% Native American/Other), Mount Shasta (4.1% Native American/Other), McCloud (2.7% Native American/Other), and Weed (3.3% Native American/Other).

Dunsmuir's Multiracial Population

112 residents of Dunsmuir, or 8.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Dunsmuir is slightly higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Dunsmuir ranks 384th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dunsmuir's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 2.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Dunsmuir's population has increased from 6.4% to 8.0%.

Dunsmuir is more Multiracial than neighboring Castella (6.4% Multiracial), Mount Shasta (7.7% Multiracial), Weed (5.8% Multiracial), and Carrick (0% Multiracial). Dunsmuir is less Multiracial than neighboring McCloud (12.2% 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.