Knightsen, CA Demographics

A map of Knightsen's Population by Race

Knightsen, California has an estimated population of 2,264, a dramatic increase from the 1,596 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 54.8% White, 38.2% Hispanic, 6.4% Multiracial, 0.7% Asian, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Knightsen, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Knightsen 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 Knightsen, that probability was 55.5% in 2020 and 55.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Knightsen is ranked the 875th 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). Knightsen was ranked the 957th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Knightsen's White Population

1,241 residents of Knightsen, or 54.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Knightsen is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Knightsen ranks 856th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Knightsen's White population has grown by an estimated 40.5%. White residents' share of Knightsen's population has decreased from 55.3% to 54.8%.

Knightsen is more White than neighboring Oakley (40.7% White), Bethel Island (53.4% White), Brentwood (42.2% White), and Byron (50.5% White). Knightsen is less White than neighboring Discovery Bay (55.6% White).

Knightsen's Black Population

0 residents of Knightsen, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Knightsen is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Knightsen ranks 1051st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Knightsen's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Knightsen's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Knightsen is less Black than neighboring Oakley (8.8% Black), Brentwood (7.7% Black), Discovery Bay (8.2% Black), and Byron (0.1% Black).

Knightsen's Asian Population

15 residents of Knightsen, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Knightsen is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Knightsen ranks 958th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Knightsen's Asian population has declined by an estimated 40.0%. Asian residents' share of Knightsen's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.7%.

Knightsen is less Asian than neighboring Oakley (9.9% Asian), Bethel Island (2.9% Asian), Brentwood (15.3% Asian), Discovery Bay (7% Asian), and Byron (5.3% Asian).

Knightsen's Hispanic Population

864 residents of Knightsen, or 38.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Knightsen is comparable to the share in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Knightsen ranks 527th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Knightsen's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 47.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Knightsen's population has increased from 36.8% to 38.2%.

Knightsen is more Hispanic than neighboring Oakley (34.7% Hispanic), Brentwood (27.1% Hispanic), and Discovery Bay (19.2% Hispanic). Knightsen is less Hispanic than neighboring Bethel Island (41.7% Hispanic), and Byron (42.6% Hispanic).

Knightsen's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Knightsen, 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 Knightsen is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Knightsen ranks 1449th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Knightsen's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Knightsen's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Knightsen is less Native American/Other than neighboring Oakley (0.6% Native American/Other), Bethel Island (2% Native American/Other), Brentwood (1.6% Native American/Other), and Discovery Bay (2.9% Native American/Other).

Knightsen's Multiracial Population

144 residents of Knightsen, or 6.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Knightsen is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Knightsen ranks 628th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Knightsen's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 67.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Knightsen's population has increased from 5.4% to 6.4%.

Knightsen is more Multiracial than neighboring Oakley (5.3% Multiracial), Bethel Island (0% Multiracial), Brentwood (6% Multiracial), and Byron (1.5% Multiracial). Knightsen is less Multiracial than neighboring Discovery Bay (7.2% 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.