Gridley, CA Demographics

A map of Gridley's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,466	3,035	47.3%	40.9%
Hispanic	3,406	3,633	46.5%	49.0%
Multiracial	243	300	3.3%	4.0%
Native American/Other	128	113	1.7%	1.5%
Asian	87	285	1.2%	3.8%
Black	0	55	0.0%	0.7%

Gridley, California has an estimated population of 7,330, a slight decrease from the 7,421 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 47.3% White, 46.5% Hispanic, 3.3% Multiracial, 1.7% Native American/Other, 1.2% Asian, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Gridley, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Gridley has become 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 Gridley, that probability was 59.0% in 2020 and 55.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Gridley is ranked the 567th 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). Gridley was ranked the 560th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Gridley's White Population

3,466 residents of Gridley, or 47.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Gridley is considerably higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Gridley ranks 1056th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gridley's White population has grown by an estimated 14.2%. White residents' share of Gridley's population has increased from 40.9% to 47.3%.

Gridley is more White than neighboring Live Oak (28.9% White). Gridley is less White than neighboring Biggs (64.7% White), Richvale (56.6% White), Thermalito (50.1% White), and Honcut (48.7% White).

Gridley's Black Population

0 residents of Gridley, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Gridley is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Gridley ranks 877th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gridley's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Gridley's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Gridley is less Black than neighboring Live Oak (1.9% Black), and Thermalito (0.3% Black).

Gridley's Asian Population

87 residents of Gridley, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Gridley is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Gridley ranks 574th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gridley's Asian population has declined by an estimated 69.5%. Asian residents' share of Gridley's population has decreased from 3.8% to 1.2%.

Gridley is more Asian than neighboring Biggs (0.4% Asian), Richvale (0% Asian), and Honcut (0% Asian). Gridley is less Asian than neighboring Live Oak (20.7% Asian), and Thermalito (23.8% Asian).

Gridley's Hispanic Population

3,406 residents of Gridley, or 46.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Gridley is higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Gridley ranks 403rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gridley's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 6.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Gridley's population has decreased from 49.0% to 46.5%.

Gridley is more Hispanic than neighboring Biggs (27.4% Hispanic), Live Oak (41.7% Hispanic), Richvale (11% Hispanic), and Thermalito (16.7% Hispanic). Gridley is less Hispanic than neighboring Honcut (51.3% Hispanic).

Gridley's Native American/Other Population

128 residents of Gridley, or 1.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Gridley is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Gridley ranks 613th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gridley's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 13.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Gridley's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.7%.

Gridley is more Native American/Other than neighboring Honcut (0% Native American/Other). Gridley is less Native American/Other than neighboring Biggs (2.7% Native American/Other), Live Oak (2.9% Native American/Other), Richvale (16.6% Native American/Other), and Thermalito (2.6% Native American/Other).

Gridley's Multiracial Population

243 residents of Gridley, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Gridley is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Gridley ranks 962nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gridley's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 19.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Gridley's population has decreased from 4.0% to 3.3%.

Gridley is more Multiracial than neighboring Honcut (0% Multiracial). Gridley is less Multiracial than neighboring Biggs (4.7% Multiracial), Live Oak (3.9% Multiracial), Richvale (15.9% Multiracial), and Thermalito (6.6% 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.