Lemoore, CA Demographics
A map of Lemoore's Population by Race
Lemoore, California has an estimated population of 27,102, a less than 1% change from the 27,038 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 52.6% Hispanic, 30.3% White, 6.4% Asian, 5.7% Black, 4.5% Multiracial, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lemoore, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Lemoore 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 Lemoore, that probability was 65.6% in 2020 and 62.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Lemoore is ranked the 285th 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). Lemoore was ranked the 285th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Lemoore's White Population
8,216 residents of Lemoore, or 30.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lemoore is slightly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Lemoore ranks 1155th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Lemoore's White population has declined by an estimated 4.8%. White residents' share of Lemoore's population has decreased from 31.9% to 30.3%.
Lemoore is more White than neighboring Armona (11.7% White), and Stratford (15.8% White). Lemoore is less White than neighboring Grangeville (51.5% White), Lemoore Station (50.4% White), and Hardwick (60.3% White).
Lemoore's Black Population
1,550 residents of Lemoore, or 5.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lemoore is comparable to the share in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Lemoore ranks 184th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Lemoore's Black population has grown by an estimated 4.2%. Black residents' share of Lemoore's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.7%.
Lemoore is more Black than neighboring Armona (1.8% Black), Grangeville (2.1% Black), and Stratford (0% Black). Lemoore is less Black than neighboring Lemoore Station (11.5% Black), and Hardwick (39.7% Black).
Lemoore's Asian Population
1,731 residents of Lemoore, or 6.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lemoore is lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Lemoore ranks 351st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Lemoore's Asian population has declined by an estimated 21.4%. Asian residents' share of Lemoore's population has decreased from 8.1% to 6.4%.
Lemoore is more Asian than neighboring Armona (5.7% Asian), Grangeville (0% Asian), Stratford (0% Asian), and Hardwick (0% Asian). Lemoore is less Asian than neighboring Lemoore Station (10.8% Asian).
Lemoore's Hispanic Population
14,265 residents of Lemoore, or 52.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lemoore is considerably higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Lemoore ranks 411th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Lemoore's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 10.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Lemoore's population has increased from 48.0% to 52.6%.
Lemoore is more Hispanic than neighboring Grangeville (44.7% Hispanic), Lemoore Station (21.3% Hispanic), and Hardwick (0% Hispanic). Lemoore is less Hispanic than neighboring Armona (76.4% Hispanic), and Stratford (82.8% Hispanic).
Lemoore's Native American/Other Population
132 residents of Lemoore, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Lemoore is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Lemoore ranks 503rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Lemoore's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 71.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lemoore's population has decreased from 1.7% to 0.5%.
Lemoore is more Native American/Other than neighboring Grangeville (0% Native American/Other), and Hardwick (0% Native American/Other). Lemoore is less Native American/Other than neighboring Armona (1.9% Native American/Other), Stratford (1.3% Native American/Other), and Lemoore Station (1.5% Native American/Other).
Lemoore's Multiracial Population
1,208 residents of Lemoore, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lemoore is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Lemoore ranks 780th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Lemoore's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 5.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Lemoore's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.5%.
Lemoore is more Multiracial than neighboring Armona (2.6% Multiracial), Grangeville (1.8% Multiracial), Stratford (0% Multiracial), and Hardwick (0% 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.