Firebaugh, CA Demographics

A map of Firebaugh's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	8,039	7,486	95.8%	92.5%
White	251	499	3.0%	6.2%
Multiracial	55	30	0.7%	0.4%
Black	18	32	0.2%	0.4%
Native American/Other	15	33	0.2%	0.4%
Asian	14	16	0.2%	0.2%

Firebaugh, California has an estimated population of 8,392, an increase from the 8,096 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.8% Hispanic, 3.0% White, 0.7% Multiracial, 0.2% Black, 0.2% Asian, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Firebaugh, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Firebaugh 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 Firebaugh, that probability was 14.1% in 2020 and 8.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Firebaugh is ranked the 531st 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). Firebaugh was ranked the 539th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Firebaugh's White Population

251 residents of Firebaugh, or 3.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Firebaugh is significantly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Firebaugh ranks 1505th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Firebaugh's White population has declined by an estimated 49.7%. White residents' share of Firebaugh's population has decreased from 6.2% to 3.0%.

Firebaugh is more White than neighboring Mendota (2% White). Firebaugh is less White than neighboring Dos Palos (17% White), South Dos Palos (11.9% White), Dos Palos Y (17.9% White), and El Nido (22.4% White).

Firebaugh's Black Population

18 residents of Firebaugh, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Firebaugh is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Firebaugh ranks 1142nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Firebaugh's Black population has declined by an estimated 43.8%. Black residents' share of Firebaugh's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Firebaugh is more Black than neighboring Mendota (0% Black), Dos Palos Y (0% Black), and El Nido (0% Black). Firebaugh is less Black than neighboring Dos Palos (1.1% Black), and South Dos Palos (1.9% Black).

Firebaugh's Asian Population

14 residents of Firebaugh, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Firebaugh is significantly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Firebaugh ranks 1413th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Firebaugh's Asian population has declined by an estimated 12.5%. Asian residents' share of Firebaugh's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Firebaugh is more Asian than neighboring South Dos Palos (0% Asian), and Dos Palos Y (0% Asian). Firebaugh is less Asian than neighboring Mendota (0.3% Asian), Dos Palos (4.5% Asian), and El Nido (1.2% Asian).

Firebaugh's Hispanic Population

8,039 residents of Firebaugh, or 95.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Firebaugh is significantly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Firebaugh ranks 56th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Firebaugh's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 7.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Firebaugh's population has increased from 92.5% to 95.8%.

Firebaugh is more Hispanic than neighboring Dos Palos (70.6% Hispanic), South Dos Palos (86.2% Hispanic), Dos Palos Y (61.2% Hispanic), and El Nido (75.9% Hispanic). Firebaugh is less Hispanic than neighboring Mendota (97% Hispanic).

Firebaugh's Native American/Other Population

15 residents of Firebaugh, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Firebaugh is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Firebaugh ranks 1462nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Firebaugh's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 54.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Firebaugh's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Firebaugh is more Native American/Other than neighboring Mendota (0.1% Native American/Other), Dos Palos (0% Native American/Other), South Dos Palos (0% Native American/Other), and Dos Palos Y (0% Native American/Other). Firebaugh is less Native American/Other than neighboring El Nido (0.4% Native American/Other).

Firebaugh's Multiracial Population

55 residents of Firebaugh, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Firebaugh is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Firebaugh ranks 1552nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Firebaugh's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 83.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Firebaugh's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Firebaugh is more Multiracial than neighboring Mendota (0.6% Multiracial), South Dos Palos (0% Multiracial), and El Nido (0.2% Multiracial). Firebaugh is less Multiracial than neighboring Dos Palos (6.8% Multiracial), and Dos Palos Y (20.9% 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.