Lake Nacimiento, CA Demographics

A map of Lake Nacimiento's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,397	2,255	71.8%	76.3%
Hispanic	715	492	21.4%	16.6%
Multiracial	81	138	2.4%	4.7%
Black	58	16	1.7%	0.5%
Asian	53	19	1.6%	0.6%
Native American/Other	35	36	1.0%	1.2%

Lake Nacimiento, California has an estimated population of 3,339, a large increase from the 2,956 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 71.8% White, 21.4% Hispanic, 2.4% Multiracial, 1.7% Black, 1.6% Asian, and 1.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lake Nacimiento, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Lake Nacimiento 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 Lake Nacimiento, that probability was 38.8% in 2020 and 43.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lake Nacimiento is ranked the 765th 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). Lake Nacimiento was ranked the 809th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lake Nacimiento's White Population

2,397 residents of Lake Nacimiento, or 71.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lake Nacimiento is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Lake Nacimiento ranks 364th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Nacimiento's White population has grown by an estimated 6.3%. White residents' share of Lake Nacimiento's population has decreased from 76.3% to 71.8%.

Lake Nacimiento is more White than neighboring Bradley (67.9% White), San Miguel CDP (San Luis Obispo County) (18.4% White), and El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) (54.5% White). Lake Nacimiento is less White than neighboring Oak Shores (100% White), and Templeton (75.3% White).

Lake Nacimiento's Black Population

58 residents of Lake Nacimiento, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lake Nacimiento is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Lake Nacimiento ranks 1022nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Nacimiento's Black population has grown by an estimated 262.5%. Black residents' share of Lake Nacimiento's population has increased from 0.5% to 1.7%.

Lake Nacimiento is more Black than neighboring Oak Shores (0% Black), Bradley (0% Black), San Miguel CDP (San Luis Obispo County) (1.2% Black), Templeton (0.3% Black), and El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) (0.3% Black).

Lake Nacimiento's Asian Population

53 residents of Lake Nacimiento, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lake Nacimiento is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Lake Nacimiento ranks 1274th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Nacimiento's Asian population has grown by an estimated 178.9%. Asian residents' share of Lake Nacimiento's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.6%.

Lake Nacimiento is more Asian than neighboring Oak Shores (0% Asian), Bradley (0% Asian), San Miguel CDP (San Luis Obispo County) (0% Asian), and Templeton (1.3% Asian). Lake Nacimiento is less Asian than neighboring El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) (2.9% Asian).

Lake Nacimiento's Hispanic Population

715 residents of Lake Nacimiento, or 21.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lake Nacimiento is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Lake Nacimiento ranks 978th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Nacimiento's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 45.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Lake Nacimiento's population has increased from 16.6% to 21.4%.

Lake Nacimiento is more Hispanic than neighboring Oak Shores (0% Hispanic), and Templeton (16.1% Hispanic). Lake Nacimiento is less Hispanic than neighboring Bradley (32.1% Hispanic), San Miguel CDP (San Luis Obispo County) (77.5% Hispanic), and El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) (36.7% Hispanic).

Lake Nacimiento's Native American/Other Population

35 residents of Lake Nacimiento, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Lake Nacimiento is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Lake Nacimiento ranks 817th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Nacimiento's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 2.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lake Nacimiento's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Lake Nacimiento is more Native American/Other than neighboring Oak Shores (0% Native American/Other), Bradley (0% Native American/Other), San Miguel CDP (San Luis Obispo County) (0.4% Native American/Other), and El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) (0.9% Native American/Other). Lake Nacimiento is less Native American/Other than neighboring Templeton (1.3% Native American/Other).

Lake Nacimiento's Multiracial Population

81 residents of Lake Nacimiento, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lake Nacimiento is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Lake Nacimiento ranks 804th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Nacimiento's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 41.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Lake Nacimiento's population has decreased from 4.7% to 2.4%.

Lake Nacimiento is more Multiracial than neighboring Oak Shores (0% Multiracial), and Bradley (0% Multiracial). Lake Nacimiento is less Multiracial than neighboring San Miguel CDP (San Luis Obispo County) (2.5% Multiracial), Templeton (5.7% Multiracial), and El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) (4.7% 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.