Friant, CA Demographics

A map of Friant's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	287	299	71.6%	67.0%
Hispanic	61	82	15.2%	18.4%
Native American/Other	31	11	7.7%	2.5%
Multiracial	22	40	5.5%	9.0%
Black	0	5	0.0%	1.1%
Asian	0	9	0.0%	2.0%

Friant, California has an estimated population of 401, a large decrease from the 446 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 71.6% White, 15.2% Hispanic, 7.7% Native American/Other, 5.5% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Friant, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Friant 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 Friant, that probability was 50.8% in 2020 and 45.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Friant is ranked the 1265th 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). Friant was ranked the 1239th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Friant's White Population

287 residents of Friant, or 71.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Friant is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Friant ranks 627th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Friant's White population has declined by an estimated 4.0%. White residents' share of Friant's population has increased from 67.0% to 71.6%.

Friant is more White than neighboring Millerton (68.5% White), Fort Washington (54.5% White), Clovis (45% White), and Madera Ranchos (56% White). Friant is less White than neighboring Rolling Hills (87% White).

Friant's Black Population

0 residents of Friant, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Friant is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Friant ranks 674th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Friant's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Friant's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.

Friant is less Black than neighboring Clovis (1.8% Black).

Friant's Asian Population

0 residents of Friant, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Friant is significantly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Friant ranks 832nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Friant's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Friant's population has decreased from 2.0% to 0.0%.

Friant is less Asian than neighboring Clovis (13.3% Asian), and Madera Ranchos (11% Asian).

Friant's Hispanic Population

61 residents of Friant, or 15.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Friant is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Friant ranks 920th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Friant's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 25.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Friant's population has decreased from 18.4% to 15.2%.

Friant is more Hispanic than neighboring Rolling Hills (8.2% Hispanic). Friant is less Hispanic than neighboring Millerton (23.3% Hispanic), Fort Washington (27.2% Hispanic), Clovis (33.8% Hispanic), and Madera Ranchos (27.5% Hispanic).

Friant's Native American/Other Population

31 residents of Friant, or 7.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Friant is higher than in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Friant ranks 301st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Friant's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 181.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Friant's population has increased from 2.5% to 7.7%.

Friant is more Native American/Other than neighboring Millerton (0% Native American/Other), Rolling Hills (0% Native American/Other), Clovis (1.3% Native American/Other), and Madera Ranchos (1.3% Native American/Other). Friant is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fort Washington (18.3% Native American/Other).

Friant's Multiracial Population

22 residents of Friant, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Friant is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Friant ranks 80th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Friant's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 45.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Friant's population has decreased from 9.0% to 5.5%.

Friant is more Multiracial than neighboring Fort Washington (0% Multiracial), Rolling Hills (4.9% Multiracial), Clovis (4.8% Multiracial), and Madera Ranchos (4.2% Multiracial). Friant is less Multiracial than neighboring Millerton (8.2% 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.