Escalon, CA Demographics

A map of Escalon's Population by Race

Escalon, California has an estimated population of 7,451, a less than 1% change from the 7,472 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 65.3% White, 27.2% Hispanic, 6.8% Multiracial, 0.5% Asian, 0.2% Black, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Escalon, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Escalon 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 Escalon, that probability was 53.8% in 2020 and 49.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Escalon is ranked the 558th 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). Escalon was ranked the 558th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Escalon's White Population

4,866 residents of Escalon, or 65.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Escalon is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Escalon ranks 770th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Escalon's White population has grown by an estimated 8.4%. White residents' share of Escalon's population has increased from 60.1% to 65.3%.

Escalon is more White than neighboring Del Rio (63.1% White), Riverbank (29.4% White), and Salida (32.5% White). Escalon is less White than neighboring Valley Home (90.2% White), and Farmington (100% White).

Escalon's Black Population

12 residents of Escalon, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Escalon is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Escalon ranks 1078th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Escalon's Black population has declined by an estimated 65.7%. Black residents' share of Escalon's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Escalon is more Black than neighboring Del Rio (0% Black), and Farmington (0% Black). Escalon is less Black than neighboring Riverbank (1.2% Black), Valley Home (4.3% Black), and Salida (1.5% Black).

Escalon's Asian Population

35 residents of Escalon, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Escalon is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Escalon ranks 904th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Escalon's Asian population has declined by an estimated 72.9%. Asian residents' share of Escalon's population has decreased from 1.7% to 0.5%.

Escalon is more Asian than neighboring Farmington (0% Asian). Escalon is less Asian than neighboring Del Rio (17.6% Asian), Riverbank (4.3% Asian), Valley Home (1.8% Asian), and Salida (6.5% Asian).

Escalon's Hispanic Population

2,023 residents of Escalon, or 27.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Escalon is considerably lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Escalon ranks 617th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Escalon's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 13.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Escalon's population has decreased from 31.2% to 27.2%.

Escalon is more Hispanic than neighboring Del Rio (13.3% Hispanic), Valley Home (1.5% Hispanic), and Farmington (0% Hispanic). Escalon is less Hispanic than neighboring Riverbank (60.1% Hispanic), and Salida (52.3% Hispanic).

Escalon's Native American/Other Population

9 residents of Escalon, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Escalon is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Escalon ranks 1173rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Escalon's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 85.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Escalon's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.1%.

Escalon is more Native American/Other than neighboring Del Rio (0% Native American/Other), Valley Home (0% Native American/Other), and Farmington (0% Native American/Other). Escalon is less Native American/Other than neighboring Riverbank (1.3% Native American/Other), and Salida (0.5% Native American/Other).

Escalon's Multiracial Population

506 residents of Escalon, or 6.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Escalon is slightly higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Escalon ranks 557th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Escalon's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 19.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Escalon's population has increased from 5.7% to 6.8%.

Escalon is more Multiracial than neighboring Del Rio (6% Multiracial), Riverbank (3.8% Multiracial), Valley Home (2.1% Multiracial), Salida (6.7% Multiracial), and Farmington (0% 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.