Kerman, CA Demographics

A map of Kerman's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	13,160	12,522	78.3%	78.2%
White	2,152	1,910	12.8%	11.9%
Asian	1,301	1,202	7.7%	7.5%
Black	113	69	0.7%	0.4%
Multiracial	62	183	0.4%	1.1%
Native American/Other	27	130	0.2%	0.8%

Kerman, California has an estimated population of 16,815, an increase from the 16,016 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 78.3% Hispanic, 12.8% White, 7.7% Asian, 0.7% Black, 0.4% Multiracial, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Kerman, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Kerman 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 Kerman, that probability was 36.9% in 2020 and 36.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Kerman is ranked the 386th 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). Kerman was ranked the 391st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Kerman's White Population

2,152 residents of Kerman, or 12.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Kerman is significantly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Kerman ranks 1412th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kerman's White population has grown by an estimated 12.7%. White residents' share of Kerman's population has increased from 11.9% to 12.8%.

Kerman is more White than neighboring Biola (3.6% White), La Vina (0% White), San Joaquin (0.4% White), and Raisin City (4.1% White). Kerman is less White than neighboring Parkwood (20.7% White).

Kerman's Black Population

113 residents of Kerman, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Kerman is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Kerman ranks 1115th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kerman's Black population has grown by an estimated 63.8%. Black residents' share of Kerman's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Kerman is more Black than neighboring Biola (0% Black), La Vina (0% Black), and Raisin City (0% Black). Kerman is less Black than neighboring San Joaquin (4.5% Black), and Parkwood (1.3% Black).

Kerman's Asian Population

1,301 residents of Kerman, or 7.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Kerman is lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Kerman ranks 371st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kerman's Asian population has grown by an estimated 8.2%. Asian residents' share of Kerman's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.7%.

Kerman is more Asian than neighboring Biola (0% Asian), La Vina (0% Asian), San Joaquin (0% Asian), Raisin City (0% Asian), and Parkwood (0% Asian).

Kerman's Hispanic Population

13,160 residents of Kerman, or 78.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Kerman is significantly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Kerman ranks 166th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kerman's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 5.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Kerman's population has remained roughly unchanged at 78.3%.

Kerman is more Hispanic than neighboring Parkwood (78% Hispanic). Kerman is less Hispanic than neighboring Biola (96.4% Hispanic), La Vina (100% Hispanic), San Joaquin (93.8% Hispanic), and Raisin City (95.9% Hispanic).

Kerman's Native American/Other Population

27 residents of Kerman, 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 Kerman is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Kerman ranks 1207th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kerman's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 79.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Kerman's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.2%.

Kerman is more Native American/Other than neighboring Biola (0% Native American/Other), La Vina (0% Native American/Other), San Joaquin (0% Native American/Other), Raisin City (0% Native American/Other), and Parkwood (0% Native American/Other).

Kerman's Multiracial Population

62 residents of Kerman, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Kerman is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Kerman ranks 1454th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kerman's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 66.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Kerman's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.4%.

Kerman is more Multiracial than neighboring Biola (0% Multiracial), La Vina (0% Multiracial), Raisin City (0% Multiracial), and Parkwood (0% Multiracial). Kerman is less Multiracial than neighboring San Joaquin (1.4% 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.