Laton, CA Demographics

A map of Laton's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	1,062	1,194	73.1%	73.6%
White	391	377	26.9%	23.2%
Black	0	19	0.0%	1.2%
Asian	0	7	0.0%	0.4%
Native American/Other	0	10	0.0%	0.6%
Multiracial	0	15	0.0%	0.9%

Laton, California has an estimated population of 1,453, a large decrease from the 1,622 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 73.1% Hispanic, 26.9% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Laton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Laton has become 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 Laton, that probability was 40.4% in 2020 and 39.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Laton is ranked the 972nd 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). Laton was ranked the 956th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Laton's White Population

391 residents of Laton, or 26.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Laton is lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Laton ranks 1266th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laton's White population has grown by an estimated 3.7%. White residents' share of Laton's population has increased from 23.2% to 26.9%.

Laton is more White than neighboring Armona (11.7% White), and Monmouth (11.3% White). Laton is less White than neighboring Hardwick (60.3% White), Grangeville (51.5% White), and Hanford (34.7% White).

Laton's Black Population

0 residents of Laton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Laton is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Laton ranks 655th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laton's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Laton's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.0%.

Laton is less Black than neighboring Hardwick (39.7% Black), Grangeville (2.1% Black), Hanford (5.6% Black), Armona (1.8% Black), and Monmouth (16.5% Black).

Laton's Asian Population

0 residents of Laton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Laton is significantly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Laton ranks 1348th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Laton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Laton is less Asian than neighboring Hanford (3.9% Asian), and Armona (5.7% Asian).

Laton's Hispanic Population

1,062 residents of Laton, or 73.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Laton is significantly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Laton ranks 211th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laton's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 11.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Laton's population has decreased from 73.6% to 73.1%.

Laton is more Hispanic than neighboring Hardwick (0% Hispanic), Grangeville (44.7% Hispanic), Hanford (51.4% Hispanic), and Monmouth (72.2% Hispanic). Laton is less Hispanic than neighboring Armona (76.4% Hispanic).

Laton's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Laton, 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 Laton is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Laton ranks 1360th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Laton's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Laton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hanford (0.7% Native American/Other), and Armona (1.9% Native American/Other).

Laton's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Laton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Laton is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Laton ranks 1476th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laton's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Laton's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Laton is less Multiracial than neighboring Grangeville (1.8% Multiracial), Hanford (3.7% Multiracial), and Armona (2.6% 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.