Elk Creek, CA Demographics

A map of Elk Creek's Population by Race

Elk Creek, California has an estimated population of 36, a dramatic decrease from the 138 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Elk Creek, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Elk Creek 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 Elk Creek, that probability was 23.7% in 2020 and 0.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Elk Creek is ranked the 1534th 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). Elk Creek was ranked the 1457th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Elk Creek's White Population

36 residents of Elk Creek, or 100.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Elk Creek is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Elk Creek ranks 60th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elk Creek's White population has declined by an estimated 70.0%. White residents' share of Elk Creek's population has increased from 87.0% to 100.0%.

Elk Creek is more White than neighboring Stonyford (60.4% White), Paskenta (85.2% White), Lodoga (67.2% White), Flournoy (76.1% White), and Willows (57.2% White).

Elk Creek's Black Population

0 residents of Elk Creek, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Elk Creek is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Elk Creek ranks 891st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elk Creek's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Elk Creek's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Elk Creek is less Black than neighboring Stonyford (0.9% Black), Lodoga (6.6% Black), and Willows (0.3% Black).

Elk Creek's Asian Population

0 residents of Elk Creek, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Elk Creek is significantly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Elk Creek ranks 1439th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elk Creek's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Elk Creek's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Elk Creek is less Asian than neighboring Stonyford (1.8% Asian), Lodoga (3.5% Asian), and Willows (2.9% Asian).

Elk Creek's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Elk Creek, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Elk Creek is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Elk Creek ranks 1504th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elk Creek's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Elk Creek's population has decreased from 5.8% to 0.0%.

Elk Creek is less Hispanic than neighboring Stonyford (9% Hispanic), Paskenta (8.2% Hispanic), Lodoga (18.1% Hispanic), Flournoy (22.8% Hispanic), and Willows (36.5% Hispanic).

Elk Creek's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Elk Creek, 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 Elk Creek is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Elk Creek ranks 1279th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elk Creek's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Elk Creek's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Elk Creek is less Native American/Other than neighboring Stonyford (14.4% Native American/Other), Lodoga (3.5% Native American/Other), and Willows (0.2% Native American/Other).

Elk Creek's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Elk Creek, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Elk Creek is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Elk Creek ranks 525th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elk Creek's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Elk Creek's population has decreased from 5.8% to 0.0%.

Elk Creek is less Multiracial than neighboring Stonyford (13.5% Multiracial), Paskenta (6.6% Multiracial), Lodoga (1.2% Multiracial), Flournoy (1.1% Multiracial), and Willows (2.9% 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.