Garnet, CA Demographics

A map of Garnet's Population by Race

Garnet, California has an estimated population of 7,382, an increase from the 7,118 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 80.5% Hispanic, 15.0% White, 1.6% Asian, 1.4% Native American/Other, 1.2% Multiracial, and 0.3% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Garnet, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Garnet 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 Garnet, that probability was 38.3% in 2020 and 32.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Garnet is ranked the 564th 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). Garnet was ranked the 571st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Garnet's White Population

1,108 residents of Garnet, or 15.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Garnet is significantly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Garnet ranks 1338th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Garnet's White population has declined by an estimated 6.6%. White residents' share of Garnet's population has decreased from 16.7% to 15.0%.

Garnet is less White than neighboring Desert Edge (63.8% White), Desert Hot Springs (21.3% White), Cathedral City (29.3% White), Sky Valley (53.2% White), and Palm Springs (61.4% White).

Garnet's Black Population

20 residents of Garnet, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Garnet is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Garnet ranks 306th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Garnet's Black population has declined by an estimated 91.2%. Black residents' share of Garnet's population has decreased from 3.2% to 0.3%.

Garnet is less Black than neighboring Desert Edge (1.9% Black), Desert Hot Springs (8.9% Black), Cathedral City (1.9% Black), and Palm Springs (4.3% Black).

Garnet's Asian Population

117 residents of Garnet, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Garnet is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Garnet ranks 1033rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Garnet's Asian population has grown by an estimated 24.5%. Asian residents' share of Garnet's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.6%.

Garnet is more Asian than neighboring Desert Hot Springs (1.4% Asian), and Sky Valley (0.5% Asian). Garnet is less Asian than neighboring Desert Edge (3.7% Asian), Cathedral City (5.7% Asian), and Palm Springs (5.3% Asian).

Garnet's Hispanic Population

5,946 residents of Garnet, or 80.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Garnet is significantly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Garnet ranks 177th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Garnet's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 9.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Garnet's population has increased from 76.7% to 80.5%.

Garnet is more Hispanic than neighboring Desert Edge (28.4% Hispanic), Desert Hot Springs (63.6% Hispanic), Cathedral City (60.3% Hispanic), Sky Valley (43.8% Hispanic), and Palm Springs (25.7% Hispanic).

Garnet's Native American/Other Population

104 residents of Garnet, or 1.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Garnet is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Garnet ranks 1328th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Garnet's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 121.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Garnet's population has increased from 0.7% to 1.4%.

Garnet is more Native American/Other than neighboring Desert Edge (0% Native American/Other), Cathedral City (0.4% Native American/Other), Sky Valley (0.8% Native American/Other), and Palm Springs (0.9% Native American/Other). Garnet is less Native American/Other than neighboring Desert Hot Springs (1.5% Native American/Other).

Garnet's Multiracial Population

87 residents of Garnet, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Garnet is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Garnet ranks 1394th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Garnet's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 19.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Garnet's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Garnet is less Multiracial than neighboring Desert Edge (2.1% Multiracial), Desert Hot Springs (3.3% Multiracial), Cathedral City (2.3% Multiracial), Sky Valley (1.4% Multiracial), and Palm Springs (2.4% 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.