Fort Hunter Liggett, CA Demographics

A map of Fort Hunter Liggett's Population by Race

Fort Hunter Liggett, California has an estimated population of 1,119, a dramatic increase from the 250 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 65.7% White, 19.0% Hispanic, 7.9% Multiracial, 6.0% Asian, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 0.4% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Fort Hunter Liggett, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Fort Hunter Liggett 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 Fort Hunter Liggett, that probability was 68.8% in 2020 and 52.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Fort Hunter Liggett is ranked the 1034th 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 Hunter Liggett was ranked the 1348th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Fort Hunter Liggett's White Population

735 residents of Fort Hunter Liggett, or 65.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Fort Hunter Liggett is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Fort Hunter Liggett ranks 952nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fort Hunter Liggett's White population has grown by an estimated 497.6%. White residents' share of Fort Hunter Liggett's population has increased from 49.2% to 65.7%.

Fort Hunter Liggett is more White than neighboring Lockwood CDP (Monterey County) (55% White), Pine Canyon (40.4% White), King City (6.9% White), San Lucas (11.9% White), and Greenfield (1.9% White).

Fort Hunter Liggett's Black Population

5 residents of Fort Hunter Liggett, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Fort Hunter Liggett is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Fort Hunter Liggett ranks 88th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fort Hunter Liggett's Black population has declined by an estimated 78.3%. Black residents' share of Fort Hunter Liggett's population has decreased from 9.2% to 0.4%.

Fort Hunter Liggett is more Black than neighboring Lockwood CDP (Monterey County) (0% Black), Pine Canyon (0% Black), King City (0.1% Black), and San Lucas (0% Black). Fort Hunter Liggett is less Black than neighboring Greenfield (0.7% Black).

Fort Hunter Liggett's Asian Population

67 residents of Fort Hunter Liggett, or 6.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Fort Hunter Liggett is lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Fort Hunter Liggett ranks 331st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fort Hunter Liggett's Asian population has grown by an estimated 204.5%. Asian residents' share of Fort Hunter Liggett's population has decreased from 8.8% to 6.0%.

Fort Hunter Liggett is more Asian than neighboring Lockwood CDP (Monterey County) (0% Asian), Pine Canyon (0% Asian), King City (3.7% Asian), San Lucas (0% Asian), and Greenfield (0.8% Asian).

Fort Hunter Liggett's Hispanic Population

213 residents of Fort Hunter Liggett, or 19.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Fort Hunter Liggett is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Fort Hunter Liggett ranks 823rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fort Hunter Liggett's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 294.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Fort Hunter Liggett's population has decreased from 21.6% to 19.0%.

Fort Hunter Liggett is less Hispanic than neighboring Lockwood CDP (Monterey County) (34.6% Hispanic), Pine Canyon (57% Hispanic), King City (88.3% Hispanic), San Lucas (88.1% Hispanic), and Greenfield (96.1% Hispanic).

Fort Hunter Liggett's Native American/Other Population

11 residents of Fort Hunter Liggett, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Fort Hunter Liggett is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Fort Hunter Liggett ranks 44th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fort Hunter Liggett's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 45.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Fort Hunter Liggett's population has decreased from 8.0% to 1.0%.

Fort Hunter Liggett is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lockwood CDP (Monterey County) (0% Native American/Other), King City (0.5% Native American/Other), San Lucas (0% Native American/Other), and Greenfield (0% Native American/Other). Fort Hunter Liggett is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pine Canyon (1.4% Native American/Other).

Fort Hunter Liggett's Multiracial Population

88 residents of Fort Hunter Liggett, or 7.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Fort Hunter Liggett is slightly higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Fort Hunter Liggett ranks 1152nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fort Hunter Liggett's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 1000.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Fort Hunter Liggett's population has increased from 3.2% to 7.9%.

Fort Hunter Liggett is more Multiracial than neighboring Pine Canyon (1.2% Multiracial), King City (0.4% Multiracial), San Lucas (0% Multiracial), and Greenfield (0.5% Multiracial). Fort Hunter Liggett is less Multiracial than neighboring Lockwood CDP (Monterey County) (10.4% 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.