French Camp, CA Demographics
A map of French Camp's Population by Race
French Camp, California has an estimated population of 3,264, a large decrease from the 3,770 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 56.2% Hispanic, 19.6% White, 11.1% Black, 5.7% Multiracial, 4.4% Asian, and 3.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of French Camp, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
French Camp 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 French Camp, that probability was 55.6% in 2020 and 62.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.
French Camp is ranked the 771st 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). French Camp was ranked the 723rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.
French Camp's White Population
639 residents of French Camp, or 19.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in French Camp is considerably lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. French Camp ranks 1296th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, French Camp's White population has declined by an estimated 15.1%. White residents' share of French Camp's population has remained roughly unchanged at 19.6%.
French Camp is more White than neighboring Taft Mosswood (0% White), Kennedy (4.3% White), Lathrop (15.8% White), Garden Acres (11.8% White), and August (11% White).
French Camp's Black Population
363 residents of French Camp, or 11.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in French Camp is higher than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. French Camp ranks 70th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, French Camp's Black population has declined by an estimated 6.2%. Black residents' share of French Camp's population has increased from 10.3% to 11.1%.
French Camp is more Black than neighboring Kennedy (2.7% Black), Lathrop (6.9% Black), Garden Acres (1.2% Black), and August (0.5% Black). French Camp is less Black than neighboring Taft Mosswood (21.3% Black).
French Camp's Asian Population
145 residents of French Camp, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in French Camp is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. French Camp ranks 463rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, French Camp's Asian population has declined by an estimated 26.4%. Asian residents' share of French Camp's population has decreased from 5.2% to 4.4%.
French Camp is more Asian than neighboring Garden Acres (2.3% Asian), and August (0.4% Asian). French Camp is less Asian than neighboring Taft Mosswood (16.2% Asian), Kennedy (18.9% Asian), and Lathrop (33.6% Asian).
French Camp's Hispanic Population
1,833 residents of French Camp, or 56.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in French Camp is significantly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. French Camp ranks 297th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, French Camp's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 22.2%. Hispanic residents' share of French Camp's population has decreased from 62.5% to 56.2%.
French Camp is more Hispanic than neighboring Lathrop (35.4% Hispanic). French Camp is less Hispanic than neighboring Taft Mosswood (62.5% Hispanic), Kennedy (73.8% Hispanic), Garden Acres (83.4% Hispanic), and August (83.4% Hispanic).
French Camp's Native American/Other Population
99 residents of French Camp, or 3.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in French Camp is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. French Camp ranks 1368th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, French Camp's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 330.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of French Camp's population has increased from 0.6% to 3.0%.
French Camp is more Native American/Other than neighboring Taft Mosswood (0% Native American/Other), Kennedy (0% Native American/Other), Lathrop (1.3% Native American/Other), Garden Acres (0.3% Native American/Other), and August (0.2% Native American/Other).
French Camp's Multiracial Population
185 residents of French Camp, or 5.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in French Camp is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. French Camp ranks 1413th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, French Camp's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 249.1%. Multiracial residents' share of French Camp's population has increased from 1.4% to 5.7%.
French Camp is more Multiracial than neighboring Taft Mosswood (0% Multiracial), Kennedy (0.3% Multiracial), Garden Acres (1% Multiracial), and August (4.5% Multiracial). French Camp is less Multiracial than neighboring Lathrop (7.1% 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.