Lathrop, CA Demographics

A map of Lathrop's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	12,398	11,389	35.4%	39.7%
Asian	11,764	8,538	33.6%	29.7%
White	5,528	4,850	15.8%	16.9%
Multiracial	2,500	1,245	7.1%	4.3%
Black	2,411	2,054	6.9%	7.2%
Native American/Other	451	625	1.3%	2.2%

Lathrop, California has an estimated population of 35,052, a large increase from the 28,701 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 35.4% Hispanic, 33.6% Asian, 15.8% White, 7.1% Multiracial, 6.9% Black, and 1.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lathrop, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Lathrop has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more 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 Lathrop, that probability was 71.8% in 2020 and 72.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lathrop is ranked the 238th 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). Lathrop was ranked the 275th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lathrop's White Population

5,528 residents of Lathrop, or 15.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lathrop is significantly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Lathrop ranks 1337th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lathrop's White population has grown by an estimated 14.0%. White residents' share of Lathrop's population has decreased from 16.9% to 15.8%.

Lathrop is more White than neighboring Taft Mosswood (0% White), and Kennedy (4.3% White). Lathrop is less White than neighboring French Camp (19.6% White), Manteca (34% White), and Tracy (23.6% White).

Lathrop's Black Population

2,411 residents of Lathrop, or 6.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lathrop is comparable to the share in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Lathrop ranks 138th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lathrop's Black population has grown by an estimated 17.4%. Black residents' share of Lathrop's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.9%.

Lathrop is more Black than neighboring Manteca (4% Black), Kennedy (2.7% Black), and Tracy (6.4% Black). Lathrop is less Black than neighboring French Camp (11.1% Black), and Taft Mosswood (21.3% Black).

Lathrop's Asian Population

11,764 residents of Lathrop, or 33.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lathrop is significantly higher than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Lathrop ranks 81st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lathrop's Asian population has grown by an estimated 37.8%. Asian residents' share of Lathrop's population has increased from 29.7% to 33.6%.

Lathrop is more Asian than neighboring French Camp (4.4% Asian), Manteca (15.6% Asian), Taft Mosswood (16.2% Asian), Kennedy (18.9% Asian), and Tracy (23.2% Asian).

Lathrop's Hispanic Population

12,398 residents of Lathrop, or 35.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lathrop is slightly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Lathrop ranks 488th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lathrop's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 8.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Lathrop's population has decreased from 39.7% to 35.4%.

Lathrop is less Hispanic than neighboring French Camp (56.2% Hispanic), Manteca (41.2% Hispanic), Taft Mosswood (62.5% Hispanic), Kennedy (73.8% Hispanic), and Tracy (40.4% Hispanic).

Lathrop's Native American/Other Population

451 residents of Lathrop, or 1.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Lathrop is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Lathrop ranks 367th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lathrop's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 27.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lathrop's population has decreased from 2.2% to 1.3%.

Lathrop is more Native American/Other than neighboring Manteca (1.2% Native American/Other), Taft Mosswood (0% Native American/Other), and Kennedy (0% Native American/Other). Lathrop is less Native American/Other than neighboring French Camp (3% Native American/Other), and Tracy (1.8% Native American/Other).

Lathrop's Multiracial Population

2,500 residents of Lathrop, or 7.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lathrop is slightly higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Lathrop ranks 882nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lathrop's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 100.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Lathrop's population has increased from 4.3% to 7.1%.

Lathrop is more Multiracial than neighboring French Camp (5.7% Multiracial), Manteca (4% Multiracial), Taft Mosswood (0% Multiracial), Kennedy (0.3% Multiracial), and Tracy (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.