Interlaken, CA Demographics

A map of Interlaken's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	6,635	5,543	82.2%	75.2%
White	1,240	1,378	15.4%	18.7%
Asian	76	197	0.9%	2.7%
Multiracial	70	161	0.9%	2.2%
Black	33	30	0.4%	0.4%
Native American/Other	14	59	0.2%	0.8%

Interlaken, California has an estimated population of 8,068, an increase from the 7,368 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 82.2% Hispanic, 15.4% White, 0.9% Asian, 0.9% Multiracial, 0.4% Black, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Interlaken, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Interlaken 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 Interlaken, that probability was 39.8% in 2020 and 30.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Interlaken is ranked the 539th 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). Interlaken was ranked the 562nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Interlaken's White Population

1,240 residents of Interlaken, or 15.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Interlaken is significantly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Interlaken ranks 1315th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Interlaken's White population has declined by an estimated 10.0%. White residents' share of Interlaken's population has decreased from 18.7% to 15.4%.

Interlaken is more White than neighboring Watsonville (12.7% White), and Pajaro (2.4% White). Interlaken is less White than neighboring Amesti (44% White), Freedom (18.4% White), and Corralitos (57.4% White).

Interlaken's Black Population

33 residents of Interlaken, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Interlaken is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Interlaken ranks 1132nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Interlaken's Black population has grown by an estimated 10.0%. Black residents' share of Interlaken's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Interlaken is more Black than neighboring Amesti (0% Black), and Corralitos (0% Black). Interlaken is less Black than neighboring Pajaro (2.3% Black), and Freedom (1.9% Black).

Interlaken's Asian Population

76 residents of Interlaken, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Interlaken is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Interlaken ranks 704th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Interlaken's Asian population has declined by an estimated 61.4%. Asian residents' share of Interlaken's population has decreased from 2.7% to 0.9%.

Interlaken is more Asian than neighboring Amesti (0.2% Asian), Pajaro (0.2% Asian), and Corralitos (0% Asian). Interlaken is less Asian than neighboring Watsonville (2.5% Asian), and Freedom (1.1% Asian).

Interlaken's Hispanic Population

6,635 residents of Interlaken, or 82.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Interlaken is significantly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Interlaken ranks 192nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Interlaken's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 19.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Interlaken's population has increased from 75.2% to 82.2%.

Interlaken is more Hispanic than neighboring Amesti (51.9% Hispanic), Freedom (74.2% Hispanic), and Corralitos (39.1% Hispanic). Interlaken is less Hispanic than neighboring Watsonville (82.3% Hispanic), and Pajaro (95% Hispanic).

Interlaken's Native American/Other Population

14 residents of Interlaken, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Interlaken is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Interlaken ranks 1216th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Interlaken's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 76.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Interlaken's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.2%.

Interlaken is more Native American/Other than neighboring Amesti (0% Native American/Other), Pajaro (0% Native American/Other), Freedom (0.1% Native American/Other), and Corralitos (0% Native American/Other). Interlaken is less Native American/Other than neighboring Watsonville (0.7% Native American/Other).

Interlaken's Multiracial Population

70 residents of Interlaken, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Interlaken is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Interlaken ranks 1298th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Interlaken's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 56.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Interlaken's population has decreased from 2.2% to 0.9%.

Interlaken is more Multiracial than neighboring Pajaro (0% Multiracial). Interlaken is less Multiracial than neighboring Amesti (3.9% Multiracial), Watsonville (1.4% Multiracial), Freedom (4.3% Multiracial), and Corralitos (3.5% 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.