Fortuna, CA Demographics

A map of Fortuna's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	7,540	8,488	61.2%	67.8%
Hispanic	3,297	2,590	26.7%	20.7%
Multiracial	616	770	5.0%	6.2%
Asian	348	153	2.8%	1.2%
Native American/Other	284	451	2.3%	3.6%
Black	241	64	2.0%	0.5%

Fortuna, California has an estimated population of 12,326, a slight decrease from the 12,516 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 61.2% White, 26.7% Hispanic, 5.0% Multiracial, 2.8% Asian, 2.3% Native American/Other, and 2.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Fortuna, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Fortuna 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 Fortuna, that probability was 49.2% in 2020 and 55.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Fortuna is ranked the 444th 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). Fortuna was ranked the 444th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Fortuna's White Population

7,540 residents of Fortuna, or 61.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Fortuna is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Fortuna ranks 615th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fortuna's White population has declined by an estimated 11.2%. White residents' share of Fortuna's population has decreased from 67.8% to 61.2%.

Fortuna is more White than neighboring Rio Dell (55.8% White), and Scotia (54.6% White). Fortuna is less White than neighboring Hydesville (74% White), Loleta (77.7% White), and Ferndale (77.5% White).

Fortuna's Black Population

241 residents of Fortuna, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Fortuna is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Fortuna ranks 1045th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fortuna's Black population has grown by an estimated 276.6%. Black residents' share of Fortuna's population has increased from 0.5% to 2.0%.

Fortuna is more Black than neighboring Hydesville (0% Black), Loleta (0% Black), Scotia (0% Black), and Ferndale (0% Black).

Fortuna's Asian Population

348 residents of Fortuna, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Fortuna is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Fortuna ranks 1067th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fortuna's Asian population has grown by an estimated 127.5%. Asian residents' share of Fortuna's population has increased from 1.2% to 2.8%.

Fortuna is more Asian than neighboring Hydesville (1.4% Asian), Rio Dell (2.7% Asian), Loleta (0% Asian), Scotia (0% Asian), and Ferndale (2.2% Asian).

Fortuna's Hispanic Population

3,297 residents of Fortuna, or 26.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Fortuna is considerably lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Fortuna ranks 844th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fortuna's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 27.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Fortuna's population has increased from 20.7% to 26.7%.

Fortuna is more Hispanic than neighboring Hydesville (18.5% Hispanic), Loleta (3.7% Hispanic), Scotia (12.8% Hispanic), and Ferndale (10.9% Hispanic). Fortuna is less Hispanic than neighboring Rio Dell (27.7% Hispanic).

Fortuna's Native American/Other Population

284 residents of Fortuna, or 2.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Fortuna is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Fortuna ranks 178th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fortuna's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 37.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Fortuna's population has decreased from 3.6% to 2.3%.

Fortuna is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hydesville (0.1% Native American/Other), and Ferndale (0.1% Native American/Other). Fortuna is less Native American/Other than neighboring Rio Dell (2.4% Native American/Other), Loleta (7.1% Native American/Other), and Scotia (8.9% Native American/Other).

Fortuna's Multiracial Population

616 residents of Fortuna, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Fortuna is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Fortuna ranks 429th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fortuna's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 20.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Fortuna's population has decreased from 6.2% to 5.0%.

Fortuna is less Multiracial than neighboring Hydesville (6% Multiracial), Rio Dell (9.4% Multiracial), Loleta (11.5% Multiracial), Scotia (23.7% Multiracial), and Ferndale (9.3% 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.