Felton, CA Demographics

A map of Felton's Population by Race

Felton, California has an estimated population of 4,093, a decrease from the 4,489 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 70.4% White, 13.7% Hispanic, 9.5% Multiracial, 3.2% Native American/Other, 3.1% Asian, and 0.1% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Felton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Felton has become considerably 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 Felton, that probability was 39.6% in 2020 and 47.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Felton is ranked the 702nd 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). Felton was ranked the 683rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Felton's White Population

2,882 residents of Felton, or 70.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Felton is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Felton ranks 367th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Felton's White population has declined by an estimated 15.8%. White residents' share of Felton's population has decreased from 76.2% to 70.4%.

Felton is more White than neighboring Zayante (57.6% White). Felton is less White than neighboring Mount Hermon (80.8% White), Ben Lomond (81.7% White), Paradise Park (88.3% White), and Bonny Doon (75.5% White).

Felton's Black Population

6 residents of Felton, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Felton is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Felton ranks 923rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Felton's Black population has declined by an estimated 80.6%. Black residents' share of Felton's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.1%.

Felton is more Black than neighboring Mount Hermon (0% Black), Ben Lomond (0% Black), Paradise Park (0% Black), Bonny Doon (0% Black), and Zayante (0% Black).

Felton's Asian Population

125 residents of Felton, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Felton is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Felton ranks 930th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Felton's Asian population has grown by an estimated 68.9%. Asian residents' share of Felton's population has increased from 1.6% to 3.1%.

Felton is more Asian than neighboring Ben Lomond (2.1% Asian), and Paradise Park (0% Asian). Felton is less Asian than neighboring Mount Hermon (3.7% Asian), Bonny Doon (4.1% Asian), and Zayante (6.8% Asian).

Felton's Hispanic Population

561 residents of Felton, or 13.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Felton is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Felton ranks 1099th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Felton's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 6.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Felton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 13.7%.

Felton is more Hispanic than neighboring Mount Hermon (10.6% Hispanic), Ben Lomond (11.7% Hispanic), Paradise Park (0% Hispanic), and Bonny Doon (11.6% Hispanic). Felton is less Hispanic than neighboring Zayante (20.1% Hispanic).

Felton's Native American/Other Population

129 residents of Felton, or 3.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Felton is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Felton ranks 648th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Felton's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 95.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Felton's population has increased from 1.5% to 3.2%.

Felton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Mount Hermon (0% Native American/Other), Ben Lomond (0.3% Native American/Other), Paradise Park (1.9% Native American/Other), and Zayante (0% Native American/Other). Felton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bonny Doon (3.4% Native American/Other).

Felton's Multiracial Population

390 residents of Felton, or 9.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Felton is higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Felton ranks 332nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Felton's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 30.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Felton's population has increased from 6.7% to 9.5%.

Felton is more Multiracial than neighboring Mount Hermon (4.8% Multiracial), Ben Lomond (4.2% Multiracial), and Bonny Doon (5.5% Multiracial). Felton is less Multiracial than neighboring Paradise Park (9.8% Multiracial), and Zayante (15.5% 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.