Fort Bidwell, CA Demographics

A map of Fort Bidwell's Population by Race

Fort Bidwell, California has an estimated population of 190, an increase from the 180 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 43.2% Native American/Other, 37.4% White, 12.1% Hispanic, 7.4% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Fort Bidwell, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Fort Bidwell has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Fort Bidwell, that probability was 60.9% in 2020 and 65.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Fort Bidwell is ranked the 1382nd 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). Fort Bidwell was ranked the 1414th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Fort Bidwell's White Population

71 residents of Fort Bidwell, or 37.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Fort Bidwell is slightly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Fort Bidwell ranks 969th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fort Bidwell's White population has declined by an estimated 17.4%. White residents' share of Fort Bidwell's population has decreased from 47.8% to 37.4%.

Fort Bidwell is less White than neighboring New Pine Creek (100% White), New Pine Creek (100% White), Lake City (100% White), Cedarville (80.2% White), and Lakeview (76.5% White).

Fort Bidwell's Black Population

0 residents of Fort Bidwell, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Fort Bidwell is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Fort Bidwell ranks 1349th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

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

Fort Bidwell is less Black than neighboring Cedarville (0.9% Black).

Fort Bidwell's Asian Population

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

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

Fort Bidwell is less Asian than neighboring Cedarville (1.9% Asian), and Lakeview (0.4% Asian).

Fort Bidwell's Hispanic Population

23 residents of Fort Bidwell, or 12.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Fort Bidwell is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Fort Bidwell ranks 1271st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fort Bidwell's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 27.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Fort Bidwell's population has increased from 10.0% to 12.1%.

Fort Bidwell is more Hispanic than neighboring New Pine Creek (0% Hispanic), New Pine Creek (0% Hispanic), Lake City (0% Hispanic), and Lakeview (7.3% Hispanic). Fort Bidwell is less Hispanic than neighboring Cedarville (13.7% Hispanic).

Fort Bidwell's Native American/Other Population

82 residents of Fort Bidwell, or 43.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Fort Bidwell is significantly higher than in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Fort Bidwell ranks 7th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fort Bidwell's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 17.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Fort Bidwell's population has increased from 38.9% to 43.2%.

Fort Bidwell is more Native American/Other than neighboring New Pine Creek (0% Native American/Other), New Pine Creek (0% Native American/Other), Lake City (0% Native American/Other), Cedarville (0% Native American/Other), and Lakeview (3.4% Native American/Other).

Fort Bidwell's Multiracial Population

14 residents of Fort Bidwell, or 7.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Fort Bidwell is slightly higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Fort Bidwell ranks 1128th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fort Bidwell's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 133.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Fort Bidwell's population has increased from 3.3% to 7.4%.

Fort Bidwell is more Multiracial than neighboring New Pine Creek (0% Multiracial), New Pine Creek (0% Multiracial), Lake City (0% Multiracial), and Cedarville (3.3% Multiracial). Fort Bidwell is less Multiracial than neighboring Lakeview (12.4% 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.