East Porterville, CA Demographics

A map of East Porterville's Population by Race

East Porterville, California has an estimated population of 5,066, a decrease from the 5,549 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.6% Hispanic, 6.4% White, 2.9% Native American/Other, 1.8% Multiracial, 0.1% Black, and 0.1% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of East Porterville, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

East Porterville 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 East Porterville, that probability was 33.0% in 2020 and 20.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

East Porterville is ranked the 659th 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 Porterville was ranked the 629th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

East Porterville's White Population

326 residents of East Porterville, or 6.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in East Porterville is significantly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. East Porterville ranks 1378th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Porterville's White population has declined by an estimated 57.6%. White residents' share of East Porterville's population has decreased from 13.8% to 6.4%.

East Porterville is more White than neighboring Woodville Farm Labor Camp (0% White). East Porterville is less White than neighboring Porterville (18.6% White), Terra Bella (10.1% White), Strathmore (7.9% White), and Springville (75.1% White).

East Porterville's Black Population

4 residents of East Porterville, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in East Porterville is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. East Porterville ranks 1289th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Porterville's Black population has declined by an estimated 60.0%. Black residents' share of East Porterville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

East Porterville is more Black than neighboring Strathmore (0% Black), Springville (0% Black), and Woodville Farm Labor Camp (0% Black). East Porterville is less Black than neighboring Porterville (1.4% Black), and Terra Bella (1.1% Black).

East Porterville's Asian Population

6 residents of East Porterville, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in East Porterville is significantly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. East Porterville ranks 1116th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Porterville's Asian population has declined by an estimated 90.0%. Asian residents' share of East Porterville's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.1%.

East Porterville is more Asian than neighboring Strathmore (0% Asian), Springville (0% Asian), and Woodville Farm Labor Camp (0% Asian). East Porterville is less Asian than neighboring Porterville (3% Asian), and Terra Bella (0.2% Asian).

East Porterville's Hispanic Population

4,491 residents of East Porterville, or 88.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in East Porterville is significantly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. East Porterville ranks 144th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Porterville's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of East Porterville's population has increased from 80.6% to 88.6%.

East Porterville is more Hispanic than neighboring Porterville (73.6% Hispanic), Terra Bella (86.9% Hispanic), and Springville (1.8% Hispanic). East Porterville is less Hispanic than neighboring Strathmore (91.8% Hispanic), and Woodville Farm Labor Camp (100% Hispanic).

East Porterville's Native American/Other Population

147 residents of East Porterville, or 2.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in East Porterville is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. East Porterville ranks 207th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Porterville's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 19.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of East Porterville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.9%.

East Porterville is more Native American/Other than neighboring Porterville (1.2% Native American/Other), Terra Bella (1.7% Native American/Other), Strathmore (0.3% Native American/Other), and Woodville Farm Labor Camp (0% Native American/Other). East Porterville is less Native American/Other than neighboring Springville (8% Native American/Other).

East Porterville's Multiracial Population

92 residents of East Porterville, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in East Porterville is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. East Porterville ranks 1468th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Porterville's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 70.4%. Multiracial residents' share of East Porterville's population has increased from 1.0% to 1.8%.

East Porterville is more Multiracial than neighboring Terra Bella (0% Multiracial), Strathmore (0% Multiracial), and Woodville Farm Labor Camp (0% Multiracial). East Porterville is less Multiracial than neighboring Porterville (2.1% Multiracial), and Springville (15.2% 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.