East Niles, CA Demographics

A map of East Niles's Population by Race

East Niles, California has an estimated population of 28,532, a less than 1% change from the 28,390 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 80.7% Hispanic, 11.5% White, 5.0% Black, 1.5% Multiracial, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 0.5% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of East Niles, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

East Niles is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 East Niles, that probability was 33.0% in 2020 and 33.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

East Niles is ranked the 277th 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). East Niles was ranked the 278th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

East Niles's White Population

3,276 residents of East Niles, or 11.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in East Niles is significantly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. East Niles ranks 1386th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Niles's White population has declined by an estimated 15.4%. White residents' share of East Niles's population has decreased from 13.6% to 11.5%.

East Niles is more White than neighboring Potomac Park (8.4% White). East Niles is less White than neighboring Fairfax (14.2% White), Bakersfield Country Club (59.9% White), Hillcrest (14.2% White), and East Bakersfield (12.8% White).

East Niles's Black Population

1,434 residents of East Niles, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in East Niles is comparable to the share in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. East Niles ranks 395th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Niles's Black population has grown by an estimated 122.0%. Black residents' share of East Niles's population has increased from 2.3% to 5.0%.

East Niles is more Black than neighboring Fairfax (3% Black), Bakersfield Country Club (0% Black), Hillcrest (2.3% Black), Potomac Park (4.8% Black), and East Bakersfield (3.5% Black).

East Niles's Asian Population

147 residents of East Niles, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in East Niles is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. East Niles ranks 1302nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Niles's Asian population has declined by an estimated 8.7%. Asian residents' share of East Niles's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

East Niles is more Asian than neighboring Fairfax (0% Asian), Bakersfield Country Club (0% Asian), Hillcrest (0% Asian), and Potomac Park (0.2% Asian). East Niles is less Asian than neighboring East Bakersfield (0.7% Asian).

East Niles's Hispanic Population

23,017 residents of East Niles, or 80.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in East Niles is significantly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. East Niles ranks 142nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Niles's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of East Niles's population has remained roughly unchanged at 80.7%.

East Niles is more Hispanic than neighboring Bakersfield Country Club (30% Hispanic). East Niles is less Hispanic than neighboring Fairfax (81% Hispanic), Hillcrest (81.2% Hispanic), Potomac Park (85.5% Hispanic), and East Bakersfield (82.7% Hispanic).

East Niles's Native American/Other Population

231 residents of East Niles, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in East Niles is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. East Niles ranks 881st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Niles's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 28.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of East Niles's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

East Niles is more Native American/Other than neighboring East Bakersfield (0% Native American/Other). East Niles is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fairfax (1.4% Native American/Other), Bakersfield Country Club (1.2% Native American/Other), Hillcrest (1.2% Native American/Other), and Potomac Park (1% Native American/Other).

East Niles's Multiracial Population

427 residents of East Niles, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in East Niles is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. East Niles ranks 1372nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Niles's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 11.2%. Multiracial residents' share of East Niles's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.5%.

East Niles is more Multiracial than neighboring Fairfax (0.4% Multiracial), Hillcrest (1.2% Multiracial), Potomac Park (0.1% Multiracial), and East Bakersfield (0.3% Multiracial). East Niles is less Multiracial than neighboring Bakersfield Country Club (8.9% 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.