Elfin Forest, CA Demographics

A map of Elfin Forest's Population by Race

Elfin Forest, California has an estimated population of 592, a slight decrease from the 600 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 83.4% White, 13.3% Multiracial, 3.2% Asian, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Elfin Forest, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Elfin Forest 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 Elfin Forest, that probability was 30.6% in 2020 and 28.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Elfin Forest is ranked the 1181st 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). Elfin Forest was ranked the 1189th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Elfin Forest's White Population

494 residents of Elfin Forest, or 83.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Elfin Forest is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Elfin Forest ranks 158th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elfin Forest's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Elfin Forest's population has increased from 82.5% to 83.4%.

Elfin Forest is more White than neighboring Harmony Grove (45.8% White), Lake San Marcos (66.1% White), San Marcos (43.8% White), and Rancho Santa Fe (66.7% White). Elfin Forest is less White than neighboring Del Dios (90.5% White).

Elfin Forest's Black Population

0 residents of Elfin Forest, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Elfin Forest is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Elfin Forest ranks 605th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elfin Forest's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Elfin Forest's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.0%.

Elfin Forest is less Black than neighboring Lake San Marcos (0.4% Black), San Marcos (1.2% Black), and Rancho Santa Fe (3.1% Black).

Elfin Forest's Asian Population

19 residents of Elfin Forest, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Elfin Forest is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Elfin Forest ranks 1265th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elfin Forest's Asian population has grown by an estimated 375.0%. Asian residents' share of Elfin Forest's population has increased from 0.7% to 3.2%.

Elfin Forest is more Asian than neighboring Del Dios (0% Asian). Elfin Forest is less Asian than neighboring Harmony Grove (13.3% Asian), Lake San Marcos (5.2% Asian), San Marcos (11.7% Asian), and Rancho Santa Fe (4% Asian).

Elfin Forest's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Elfin Forest, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Elfin Forest is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Elfin Forest ranks 1241st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elfin Forest's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Elfin Forest's population has decreased from 10.5% to 0.0%.

Elfin Forest is less Hispanic than neighboring Harmony Grove (20.6% Hispanic), Lake San Marcos (22.3% Hispanic), San Marcos (36.8% Hispanic), Del Dios (6.3% Hispanic), and Rancho Santa Fe (11.1% Hispanic).

Elfin Forest's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Elfin Forest, 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 Elfin Forest is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Elfin Forest ranks 856th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elfin Forest's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Elfin Forest's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.0%.

Elfin Forest is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lake San Marcos (0.3% Native American/Other), San Marcos (0.7% Native American/Other), and Rancho Santa Fe (1.1% Native American/Other).

Elfin Forest's Multiracial Population

79 residents of Elfin Forest, or 13.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Elfin Forest is higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Elfin Forest ranks 1010th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elfin Forest's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 243.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Elfin Forest's population has increased from 3.8% to 13.3%.

Elfin Forest is more Multiracial than neighboring Lake San Marcos (5.8% Multiracial), San Marcos (5.9% Multiracial), and Del Dios (3.2% Multiracial). Elfin Forest is less Multiracial than neighboring Harmony Grove (20.3% Multiracial), and Rancho Santa Fe (14% 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.