Loleta, CA Demographics

A map of Loleta's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	562	597	77.7%	72.1%
Multiracial	83	31	11.5%	3.7%
Native American/Other	51	26	7.1%	3.1%
Hispanic	27	151	3.7%	18.2%
Black	0	13	0.0%	1.6%
Asian	0	10	0.0%	1.2%

Loleta, California has an estimated population of 723, a large decrease from the 828 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 77.7% White, 11.5% Multiracial, 7.1% Native American/Other, 3.7% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Loleta, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Loleta has become considerably 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 Loleta, that probability was 44.4% in 2020 and 37.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Loleta is ranked the 1150th 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). Loleta was ranked the 1118th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Loleta's White Population

562 residents of Loleta, or 77.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Loleta is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Loleta ranks 516th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Loleta's White population has declined by an estimated 5.9%. White residents' share of Loleta's population has increased from 72.1% to 77.7%.

Loleta is more White than neighboring Ferndale (77.5% White), Humboldt Hill (62.8% White), Fortuna (61.2% White), and Pine Hills (77.1% White). Loleta is less White than neighboring Fields Landing (83.5% White).

Loleta's Black Population

0 residents of Loleta, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Loleta is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Loleta ranks 532nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Loleta's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Loleta's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.0%.

Loleta is less Black than neighboring Fields Landing (16.5% Black), Humboldt Hill (0.3% Black), Fortuna (2% Black), and Pine Hills (0.4% Black).

Loleta's Asian Population

0 residents of Loleta, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Loleta is significantly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Loleta ranks 1073rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

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

Loleta is less Asian than neighboring Ferndale (2.2% Asian), Humboldt Hill (0.4% Asian), Fortuna (2.8% Asian), and Pine Hills (2.3% Asian).

Loleta's Hispanic Population

27 residents of Loleta, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Loleta is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Loleta ranks 927th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Loleta's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 82.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Loleta's population has decreased from 18.2% to 3.7%.

Loleta is more Hispanic than neighboring Fields Landing (0% Hispanic). Loleta is less Hispanic than neighboring Ferndale (10.9% Hispanic), Humboldt Hill (22.3% Hispanic), Fortuna (26.7% Hispanic), and Pine Hills (13.1% Hispanic).

Loleta's Native American/Other Population

51 residents of Loleta, or 7.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Loleta is higher than in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Loleta ranks 222nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Loleta's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 96.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Loleta's population has increased from 3.1% to 7.1%.

Loleta is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ferndale (0.1% Native American/Other), Fields Landing (0% Native American/Other), Humboldt Hill (2.6% Native American/Other), Fortuna (2.3% Native American/Other), and Pine Hills (3.1% Native American/Other).

Loleta's Multiracial Population

83 residents of Loleta, or 11.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Loleta is higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Loleta ranks 1036th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Loleta's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 167.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Loleta's population has increased from 3.7% to 11.5%.

Loleta is more Multiracial than neighboring Ferndale (9.3% Multiracial), Fields Landing (0% Multiracial), Fortuna (5% Multiracial), and Pine Hills (4% Multiracial). Loleta is less Multiracial than neighboring Humboldt Hill (11.6% 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.