El Nido, CA Demographics
A map of El Nido's Population by Race
El Nido, California has an estimated population of 510, a dramatic increase from the 331 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 75.9% Hispanic, 22.4% White, 1.2% Asian, 0.4% Native American/Other, 0.2% Multiracial, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of El Nido, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
El Nido has become more 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 Nido, that probability was 33.1% in 2020 and 37.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.
El Nido is ranked the 1210th 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 Nido was ranked the 1290th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
El Nido's White Population
114 residents of El Nido, or 22.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in El Nido is considerably lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. El Nido ranks 1322nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, El Nido's White population has grown by an estimated 93.2%. White residents' share of El Nido's population has increased from 17.8% to 22.4%.
El Nido is more White than neighboring Dos Palos Y (17.9% White), Merced (21.1% White), Bear Creek (13% White), Franklin CDP (Merced County) (13% White), and Dos Palos (17% White).
El Nido's Black Population
0 residents of El Nido, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in El Nido is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. El Nido ranks 1349th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, El Nido's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of El Nido's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
El Nido is less Black than neighboring Merced (4.6% Black), Bear Creek (6.6% Black), Franklin CDP (Merced County) (6% Black), and Dos Palos (1.1% Black).
El Nido's Asian Population
6 residents of El Nido, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in El Nido is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. El Nido ranks 1439th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, El Nido's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 6. Asian residents' share of El Nido's population has increased from 0.0% to 1.2%.
El Nido is more Asian than neighboring Dos Palos Y (0% Asian), and Bear Creek (0% Asian). El Nido is less Asian than neighboring Merced (9.4% Asian), Franklin CDP (Merced County) (21.8% Asian), and Dos Palos (4.5% Asian).
El Nido's Hispanic Population
387 residents of El Nido, or 75.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in El Nido is significantly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. El Nido ranks 152nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, El Nido's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 46.6%. Hispanic residents' share of El Nido's population has decreased from 79.8% to 75.9%.
El Nido is more Hispanic than neighboring Dos Palos Y (61.2% Hispanic), Merced (60.1% Hispanic), Franklin CDP (Merced County) (58% Hispanic), and Dos Palos (70.6% Hispanic). El Nido is less Hispanic than neighboring Bear Creek (80.3% Hispanic).
El Nido's Native American/Other Population
2 residents of El Nido, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in El Nido is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. El Nido ranks 1522nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, El Nido's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 2. Native American/Other residents' share of El Nido's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.
El Nido is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dos Palos Y (0% Native American/Other), Bear Creek (0% Native American/Other), Franklin CDP (Merced County) (0% Native American/Other), and Dos Palos (0% Native American/Other). El Nido is less Native American/Other than neighboring Merced (1.2% Native American/Other).
El Nido's Multiracial Population
1 residents of El Nido, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in El Nido is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. El Nido ranks 1260th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, El Nido's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 87.5%. Multiracial residents' share of El Nido's population has decreased from 2.4% to 0.2%.
El Nido is more Multiracial than neighboring Bear Creek (0% Multiracial). El Nido is less Multiracial than neighboring Dos Palos Y (20.9% Multiracial), Merced (3.6% Multiracial), Franklin CDP (Merced County) (1.2% Multiracial), and Dos Palos (6.8% 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.