Julian, CA Demographics

A map of Julian's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,159	1,261	66.2%	71.3%
Hispanic	592	325	33.8%	18.4%
Black	0	18	0.0%	1.0%
Asian	0	18	0.0%	1.0%
Native American/Other	0	32	0.0%	1.8%
Multiracial	0	114	0.0%	6.4%

Julian, California has an estimated population of 1,751, a less than 1% change from the 1,768 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 66.2% White, 33.8% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Julian, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Julian has become slightly 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 Julian, that probability was 45.3% in 2020 and 44.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Julian is ranked the 926th 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). Julian was ranked the 929th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Julian's White Population

1,159 residents of Julian, or 66.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Julian is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Julian ranks 538th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Julian's White population has declined by an estimated 8.1%. White residents' share of Julian's population has decreased from 71.3% to 66.2%.

Julian is less White than neighboring Descanso (76.9% White), San Diego Country Estates (68.2% White), Pine Valley (76.9% White), Mount Laguna (88.2% White), and Alpine (71.2% White).

Julian's Black Population

0 residents of Julian, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Julian is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Julian ranks 714th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Julian's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Julian's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Julian is less Black than neighboring San Diego Country Estates (0.7% Black), Pine Valley (1.1% Black), and Alpine (2.2% Black).

Julian's Asian Population

0 residents of Julian, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Julian is significantly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Julian ranks 1135th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Julian's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Julian's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Julian is less Asian than neighboring Descanso (0.3% Asian), San Diego Country Estates (1.6% Asian), Mount Laguna (11.8% Asian), and Alpine (1.1% Asian).

Julian's Hispanic Population

592 residents of Julian, or 33.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Julian is lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Julian ranks 921st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Julian's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 82.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Julian's population has increased from 18.4% to 33.8%.

Julian is more Hispanic than neighboring Descanso (17% Hispanic), San Diego Country Estates (24.4% Hispanic), Pine Valley (18.3% Hispanic), Mount Laguna (0% Hispanic), and Alpine (21% Hispanic).

Julian's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Julian, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Julian is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Julian ranks 472nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Julian's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Julian's population has decreased from 1.8% to 0.0%.

Julian is less Native American/Other than neighboring Descanso (0.6% Native American/Other), San Diego Country Estates (0.1% Native American/Other), and Alpine (0.7% Native American/Other).

Julian's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Julian, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Julian is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Julian ranks 370th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Julian's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Julian's population has decreased from 6.4% to 0.0%.

Julian is less Multiracial than neighboring Descanso (5.3% Multiracial), San Diego Country Estates (4.9% Multiracial), Pine Valley (3.8% Multiracial), and Alpine (3.9% 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.