Linda, CA Demographics
A map of Linda's Population by Race
Linda, California has an estimated population of 23,871, a large increase from the 21,654 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 37.3% Hispanic, 36.5% White, 12.8% Asian, 7.9% Multiracial, 3.5% Black, and 1.9% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Linda, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Linda is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is slightly 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 Linda, that probability was 70.2% in 2020 and 70.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Linda is ranked the 313th 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). Linda was ranked the 336th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Linda's White Population
8,716 residents of Linda, or 36.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Linda is slightly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Linda ranks 1071st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Linda's White population has grown by an estimated 3.1%. White residents' share of Linda's population has decreased from 39.0% to 36.5%.
Linda is less White than neighboring Olivehurst (39.9% White), Marysville (54.2% White), Yuba City (37.2% White), Plumas Lake (52.4% White), and Rio Oso (73.5% White).
Linda's Black Population
845 residents of Linda, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Linda is comparable to the share in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Linda ranks 238th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Linda's Black population has declined by an estimated 8.9%. Black residents' share of Linda's population has decreased from 4.3% to 3.5%.
Linda is more Black than neighboring Marysville (2.8% Black), Yuba City (1.9% Black), and Rio Oso (1.6% Black). Linda is less Black than neighboring Olivehurst (5.1% Black), and Plumas Lake (6.8% Black).
Linda's Asian Population
3,066 residents of Linda, or 12.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Linda is slightly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Linda ranks 251st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Linda's Asian population has grown by an estimated 18.2%. Asian residents' share of Linda's population has increased from 12.0% to 12.8%.
Linda is more Asian than neighboring Olivehurst (8.9% Asian), Marysville (7.4% Asian), Plumas Lake (6.4% Asian), and Rio Oso (10.3% Asian). Linda is less Asian than neighboring Yuba City (20.2% Asian).
Linda's Hispanic Population
8,914 residents of Linda, or 37.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Linda is slightly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Linda ranks 555th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Linda's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 16.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Linda's population has increased from 35.2% to 37.3%.
Linda is more Hispanic than neighboring Marysville (26.3% Hispanic), Yuba City (33.3% Hispanic), Plumas Lake (25.7% Hispanic), and Rio Oso (10.3% Hispanic). Linda is less Hispanic than neighboring Olivehurst (41.1% Hispanic).
Linda's Native American/Other Population
446 residents of Linda, or 1.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Linda is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Linda ranks 317th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Linda's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 12.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Linda's population has decreased from 2.4% to 1.9%.
Linda is more Native American/Other than neighboring Olivehurst (1.2% Native American/Other), Marysville (1.8% Native American/Other), and Rio Oso (0% Native American/Other). Linda is less Native American/Other than neighboring Yuba City (2.2% Native American/Other), and Plumas Lake (3% Native American/Other).
Linda's Multiracial Population
1,884 residents of Linda, or 7.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Linda is slightly higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Linda ranks 249th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Linda's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 22.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Linda's population has increased from 7.1% to 7.9%.
Linda is more Multiracial than neighboring Olivehurst (3.8% Multiracial), Marysville (7.5% Multiracial), Yuba City (5.2% Multiracial), Plumas Lake (5.7% Multiracial), and Rio Oso (4.3% 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.