Lenwood, CA Demographics

A map of Lenwood's Population by Race

Lenwood, California has an estimated population of 3,383, a decrease from the 3,623 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 51.9% Hispanic, 30.5% White, 9.8% Native American/Other, 4.5% Black, 2.5% Multiracial, and 0.8% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lenwood, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Lenwood is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Lenwood, that probability was 62.2% in 2020 and 62.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lenwood is ranked the 756th 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). Lenwood was ranked the 732nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lenwood's White Population

1,032 residents of Lenwood, or 30.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lenwood is slightly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Lenwood ranks 1174th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lenwood's White population has declined by an estimated 6.2%. White residents' share of Lenwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 30.5%.

Lenwood is more White than neighboring Barstow (22.2% White). Lenwood is less White than neighboring Silver Lakes (41.7% White), Yermo (67.7% White), Apple Valley (43.1% White), and Spring Valley Lake (55.2% White).

Lenwood's Black Population

152 residents of Lenwood, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lenwood is comparable to the share in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Lenwood ranks 109th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lenwood's Black population has declined by an estimated 48.8%. Black residents' share of Lenwood's population has decreased from 8.2% to 4.5%.

Lenwood is more Black than neighboring Silver Lakes (3.2% Black), and Spring Valley Lake (4.1% Black). Lenwood is less Black than neighboring Barstow (16.4% Black), Yermo (6.1% Black), and Apple Valley (7.3% Black).

Lenwood's Asian Population

27 residents of Lenwood, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lenwood is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Lenwood ranks 1127th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lenwood's Asian population has declined by an estimated 28.9%. Asian residents' share of Lenwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Lenwood is less Asian than neighboring Barstow (2.9% Asian), Silver Lakes (7.7% Asian), Yermo (14.1% Asian), Apple Valley (3.4% Asian), and Spring Valley Lake (2.8% Asian).

Lenwood's Hispanic Population

1,757 residents of Lenwood, or 51.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lenwood is considerably higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Lenwood ranks 378th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lenwood's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 7.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Lenwood's population has decreased from 52.4% to 51.9%.

Lenwood is more Hispanic than neighboring Barstow (49.1% Hispanic), Silver Lakes (26.9% Hispanic), Yermo (12.1% Hispanic), Apple Valley (40.2% Hispanic), and Spring Valley Lake (36.4% Hispanic).

Lenwood's Native American/Other Population

330 residents of Lenwood, or 9.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Lenwood is higher than in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Lenwood ranks 407th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lenwood's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 352.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lenwood's population has increased from 2.0% to 9.8%.

Lenwood is more Native American/Other than neighboring Barstow (1.4% Native American/Other), Silver Lakes (3.1% Native American/Other), Yermo (0% Native American/Other), Apple Valley (0.9% Native American/Other), and Spring Valley Lake (0.3% Native American/Other).

Lenwood's Multiracial Population

85 residents of Lenwood, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lenwood is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Lenwood ranks 491st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lenwood's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 60.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Lenwood's population has decreased from 5.9% to 2.5%.

Lenwood is more Multiracial than neighboring Yermo (0% Multiracial), and Spring Valley Lake (1.2% Multiracial). Lenwood is less Multiracial than neighboring Barstow (8% Multiracial), Silver Lakes (17.4% Multiracial), and Apple Valley (5.1% 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.