El Granada, CA Demographics

A map of El Granada's Population by Race

El Granada, California has an estimated population of 5,232, a decrease from the 5,481 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.2% White, 9.2% Hispanic, 3.6% Multiracial, 2.9% Asian, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of El Granada, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

El Granada 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 El Granada, that probability was 43.0% in 2020 and 28.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

El Granada is ranked the 649th 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). El Granada was ranked the 634th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

El Granada's White Population

4,406 residents of El Granada, or 84.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in El Granada is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. El Granada ranks 450th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, El Granada's White population has grown by an estimated 9.0%. White residents' share of El Granada's population has increased from 73.7% to 84.2%.

El Granada is more White than neighboring Moss Beach (54.9% White), Montara (67.2% White), Half Moon Bay (58.4% White), Pacifica (47% White), and Millbrae (29.4% White).

El Granada's Black Population

0 residents of El Granada, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in El Granada is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. El Granada ranks 1016th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, El Granada's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of El Granada's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

El Granada is less Black than neighboring Moss Beach (0.2% Black), Half Moon Bay (0.5% Black), Pacifica (1.2% Black), and Millbrae (0.8% Black).

El Granada's Asian Population

154 residents of El Granada, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in El Granada is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. El Granada ranks 509th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, El Granada's Asian population has declined by an estimated 38.2%. Asian residents' share of El Granada's population has decreased from 4.5% to 2.9%.

El Granada is more Asian than neighboring Montara (1.8% Asian). El Granada is less Asian than neighboring Moss Beach (4.5% Asian), Half Moon Bay (6% Asian), Pacifica (21.7% Asian), and Millbrae (48.1% Asian).

El Granada's Hispanic Population

483 residents of El Granada, or 9.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in El Granada is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. El Granada ranks 1070th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, El Granada's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 37.5%. Hispanic residents' share of El Granada's population has decreased from 14.1% to 9.2%.

El Granada is less Hispanic than neighboring Moss Beach (37.5% Hispanic), Montara (24.8% Hispanic), Half Moon Bay (28.7% Hispanic), Pacifica (19.6% Hispanic), and Millbrae (13.9% Hispanic).

El Granada's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of El Granada, 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 El Granada is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. El Granada ranks 1425th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, El Granada's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of El Granada's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

El Granada is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pacifica (2.4% Native American/Other), and Millbrae (3% Native American/Other).

El Granada's Multiracial Population

189 residents of El Granada, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in El Granada is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. El Granada ranks 350th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, El Granada's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 47.5%. Multiracial residents' share of El Granada's population has decreased from 6.6% to 3.6%.

El Granada is more Multiracial than neighboring Moss Beach (2.9% Multiracial). El Granada is less Multiracial than neighboring Montara (6.2% Multiracial), Half Moon Bay (6.4% Multiracial), Pacifica (8.1% Multiracial), and Millbrae (4.6% 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.