Gold River, CA Demographics

A map of Gold River's Population by Race

Gold River, California has an estimated population of 7,924, a slight increase from the 7,844 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 65.0% White, 14.3% Asian, 11.0% Hispanic, 5.1% Multiracial, 3.6% Black, and 0.9% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Gold River, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Gold River is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Gold River, that probability was 54.1% in 2020 and 54.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Gold River is ranked the 543rd 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). Gold River was ranked the 547th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Gold River's White Population

5,151 residents of Gold River, or 65.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Gold River is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Gold River ranks 683rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gold River's White population has grown by an estimated 1.9%. White residents' share of Gold River's population has increased from 64.4% to 65.0%.

Gold River is more White than neighboring Rancho Cordova (46% White), and Carmichael (62.3% White). Gold River is less White than neighboring Fair Oaks (71.1% White), Orangevale (75% White), and Citrus Heights (65.6% White).

Gold River's Black Population

287 residents of Gold River, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Gold River is comparable to the share in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Gold River ranks 376th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gold River's Black population has grown by an estimated 52.7%. Black residents' share of Gold River's population has increased from 2.4% to 3.6%.

Gold River is more Black than neighboring Fair Oaks (1.7% Black), Orangevale (1.4% Black), and Citrus Heights (3.5% Black). Gold River is less Black than neighboring Rancho Cordova (10% Black), and Carmichael (6.2% Black).

Gold River's Asian Population

1,135 residents of Gold River, or 14.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Gold River is comparable to the share in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Gold River ranks 160th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gold River's Asian population has declined by an estimated 20.5%. Asian residents' share of Gold River's population has decreased from 18.2% to 14.3%.

Gold River is more Asian than neighboring Fair Oaks (4.9% Asian), Orangevale (2.7% Asian), Carmichael (7.8% Asian), and Citrus Heights (3.5% Asian). Gold River is less Asian than neighboring Rancho Cordova (14.7% Asian).

Gold River's Hispanic Population

872 residents of Gold River, or 11.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Gold River is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Gold River ranks 1347th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gold River's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 32.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Gold River's population has increased from 8.4% to 11.0%.

Gold River is less Hispanic than neighboring Fair Oaks (14.4% Hispanic), Rancho Cordova (22% Hispanic), Orangevale (14.5% Hispanic), Carmichael (15.5% Hispanic), and Citrus Heights (20.1% Hispanic).

Gold River's Native American/Other Population

73 residents of Gold River, or 0.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Gold River is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Gold River ranks 1224th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gold River's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 17.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Gold River's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Gold River is more Native American/Other than neighboring Carmichael (0.8% Native American/Other). Gold River is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fair Oaks (1.5% Native American/Other), Rancho Cordova (1.6% Native American/Other), Orangevale (1.2% Native American/Other), and Citrus Heights (1% Native American/Other).

Gold River's Multiracial Population

406 residents of Gold River, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Gold River is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Gold River ranks 523rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gold River's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 10.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Gold River's population has decreased from 5.8% to 5.1%.

Gold River is less Multiracial than neighboring Fair Oaks (6.4% Multiracial), Rancho Cordova (5.8% Multiracial), Orangevale (5.2% Multiracial), Carmichael (7.4% Multiracial), and Citrus Heights (6.2% 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.