Etna, CA Demographics

A map of Etna's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	506	543	78.8%	80.1%
Multiracial	69	63	10.7%	9.3%
Native American/Other	34	22	5.3%	3.2%
Hispanic	26	39	4.0%	5.8%
Black	7	3	1.1%	0.4%
Asian	0	8	0.0%	1.2%

Etna, California has an estimated population of 642, a decrease from the 678 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 78.8% White, 10.7% Multiracial, 5.3% Native American/Other, 4.0% Hispanic, 1.1% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Etna, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Etna 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 Etna, that probability was 34.5% in 2020 and 36.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Etna is ranked the 1167th 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). Etna was ranked the 1165th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Etna's White Population

506 residents of Etna, or 78.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Etna is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Etna ranks 233rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Etna's White population has declined by an estimated 6.8%. White residents' share of Etna's population has decreased from 80.1% to 78.8%.

Etna is more White than neighboring Fort Jones (76.2% White), and Yreka (73.8% White). Etna is less White than neighboring Greenview (100% White), Gazelle (97.7% White), and Grenada (89.4% White).

Etna's Black Population

7 residents of Etna, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Etna is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Etna ranks 1101st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Etna's Black population has grown by an estimated 133.3%. Black residents' share of Etna's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.1%.

Etna is more Black than neighboring Greenview (0% Black), Fort Jones (0% Black), and Gazelle (0% Black). Etna is less Black than neighboring Yreka (1.8% Black), and Grenada (5.5% Black).

Etna's Asian Population

0 residents of Etna, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Etna is significantly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Etna ranks 1081st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Etna's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Etna's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.0%.

Etna is less Asian than neighboring Yreka (0.3% Asian).

Etna's Hispanic Population

26 residents of Etna, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Etna is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Etna ranks 1505th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Etna's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 33.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Etna's population has decreased from 5.8% to 4.0%.

Etna is more Hispanic than neighboring Greenview (0% Hispanic), Gazelle (2.3% Hispanic), and Grenada (2.4% Hispanic). Etna is less Hispanic than neighboring Fort Jones (10.3% Hispanic), and Yreka (14.7% Hispanic).

Etna's Native American/Other Population

34 residents of Etna, or 5.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Etna is slightly higher than in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Etna ranks 211th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Etna's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 54.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Etna's population has increased from 3.2% to 5.3%.

Etna is more Native American/Other than neighboring Greenview (0% Native American/Other), Gazelle (0% Native American/Other), Yreka (4.1% Native American/Other), and Grenada (0% Native American/Other). Etna is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fort Jones (7.3% Native American/Other).

Etna's Multiracial Population

69 residents of Etna, or 10.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Etna is higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Etna ranks 68th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Etna's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 9.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Etna's population has increased from 9.3% to 10.7%.

Etna is more Multiracial than neighboring Greenview (0% Multiracial), Fort Jones (6.2% Multiracial), Gazelle (0% Multiracial), Yreka (5.3% Multiracial), and Grenada (2.8% 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.