French Gulch, CA Demographics

A map of French Gulch's Population by Race

French Gulch, California has an estimated population of 154, a dramatic decrease from the 373 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 74.0% White, 21.4% Hispanic, 4.5% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of French Gulch, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

French Gulch 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 Gulch, that probability was 27.6% in 2020 and 40.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

French Gulch is ranked the 1409th 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 Gulch was ranked the 1272nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

French Gulch's White Population

114 residents of French Gulch, or 74.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in French Gulch is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. French Gulch ranks 96th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, French Gulch's White population has declined by an estimated 63.9%. White residents' share of French Gulch's population has decreased from 84.7% to 74.0%.

French Gulch is more White than neighboring Ono (37.8% White). French Gulch is less White than neighboring Lewiston (78.4% White), Shasta (85.6% White), Keswick (98.3% White), and Igo (74.4% White).

French Gulch's Black Population

0 residents of French Gulch, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in French Gulch is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. French Gulch ranks 845th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, French Gulch's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of French Gulch's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

French Gulch's Asian Population

0 residents of French Gulch, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in French Gulch is significantly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. French Gulch ranks 1024th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, French Gulch's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of French Gulch's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.0%.

French Gulch is less Asian than neighboring Shasta (4.5% Asian), and Keswick (0.8% Asian).

French Gulch's Hispanic Population

33 residents of French Gulch, or 21.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in French Gulch is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. French Gulch ranks 1533rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, French Gulch's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 73.7%. Hispanic residents' share of French Gulch's population has increased from 5.1% to 21.4%.

French Gulch is more Hispanic than neighboring Lewiston (11.8% Hispanic), Shasta (3.1% Hispanic), Keswick (0% Hispanic), Igo (3.3% Hispanic), and Ono (0% Hispanic).

French Gulch's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of French Gulch, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in French Gulch is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. French Gulch ranks 214th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, French Gulch's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of French Gulch's population has decreased from 3.2% to 0.0%.

French Gulch is less Native American/Other than neighboring Shasta (2.5% Native American/Other), Keswick (0.8% Native American/Other), and Ono (13.5% Native American/Other).

French Gulch's Multiracial Population

7 residents of French Gulch, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in French Gulch is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. French Gulch ranks 762nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, French Gulch's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 61.1%. Multiracial residents' share of French Gulch's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.5%.

French Gulch is more Multiracial than neighboring Shasta (4.4% Multiracial), and Keswick (0% Multiracial). French Gulch is less Multiracial than neighboring Lewiston (9.9% Multiracial), Igo (22.2% Multiracial), and Ono (48.6% 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.