Kennedy, CA Demographics

A map of Kennedy's Population by Race

Kennedy, California has an estimated population of 2,576, a large decrease from the 3,223 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 73.8% Hispanic, 18.9% Asian, 4.3% White, 2.7% Black, 0.3% Multiracial, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Kennedy, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Kennedy has become more 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 Kennedy, that probability was 40.3% in 2020 and 41.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Kennedy is ranked the 842nd 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). Kennedy was ranked the 782nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Kennedy's White Population

110 residents of Kennedy, or 4.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Kennedy is significantly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Kennedy ranks 1515th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kennedy's White population has declined by an estimated 33.7%. White residents' share of Kennedy's population has decreased from 5.2% to 4.3%.

Kennedy is more White than neighboring Taft Mosswood (0% White). Kennedy is less White than neighboring Garden Acres (11.8% White), August (11% White), French Camp (19.6% White), and Stockton (16.8% White).

Kennedy's Black Population

70 residents of Kennedy, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Kennedy is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Kennedy ranks 154th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kennedy's Black population has declined by an estimated 65.9%. Black residents' share of Kennedy's population has decreased from 6.4% to 2.7%.

Kennedy is more Black than neighboring Garden Acres (1.2% Black), and August (0.5% Black). Kennedy is less Black than neighboring Taft Mosswood (21.3% Black), French Camp (11.1% Black), and Stockton (10.8% Black).

Kennedy's Asian Population

486 residents of Kennedy, or 18.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Kennedy is slightly higher than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Kennedy ranks 320th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kennedy's Asian population has grown by an estimated 62.0%. Asian residents' share of Kennedy's population has increased from 9.3% to 18.9%.

Kennedy is more Asian than neighboring Garden Acres (2.3% Asian), Taft Mosswood (16.2% Asian), August (0.4% Asian), and French Camp (4.4% Asian). Kennedy is less Asian than neighboring Stockton (20.8% Asian).

Kennedy's Hispanic Population

1,901 residents of Kennedy, or 73.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Kennedy is significantly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Kennedy ranks 181st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kennedy's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 22.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Kennedy's population has decreased from 76.2% to 73.8%.

Kennedy is more Hispanic than neighboring Taft Mosswood (62.5% Hispanic), French Camp (56.2% Hispanic), and Stockton (45.6% Hispanic). Kennedy is less Hispanic than neighboring Garden Acres (83.4% Hispanic), and August (83.4% Hispanic).

Kennedy's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Kennedy, 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 Kennedy is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Kennedy ranks 958th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kennedy's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Kennedy's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.

Kennedy is less Native American/Other than neighboring Garden Acres (0.3% Native American/Other), August (0.2% Native American/Other), French Camp (3% Native American/Other), and Stockton (1.4% Native American/Other).

Kennedy's Multiracial Population

9 residents of Kennedy, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Kennedy is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Kennedy ranks 1342nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kennedy's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 85.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Kennedy's population has decreased from 1.9% to 0.3%.

Kennedy is more Multiracial than neighboring Taft Mosswood (0% Multiracial). Kennedy is less Multiracial than neighboring Garden Acres (1% Multiracial), August (4.5% Multiracial), French Camp (5.7% Multiracial), and Stockton (4.6% 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.