Loma Rica, CA Demographics
A map of Loma Rica's Population by Race
Loma Rica, California has an estimated population of 2,343, a slight decrease from the 2,409 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.8% White, 9.1% Hispanic, 4.1% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Loma Rica, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Loma Rica 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 Loma Rica, that probability was 39.8% in 2020 and 23.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Loma Rica is ranked the 865th 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). Loma Rica was ranked the 863rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Loma Rica's White Population
2,033 residents of Loma Rica, or 86.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Loma Rica is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Loma Rica ranks 366th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Loma Rica's White population has grown by an estimated 10.7%. White residents' share of Loma Rica's population has increased from 76.3% to 86.8%.
Loma Rica is more White than neighboring Rackerby (58.7% White), Honcut (48.7% White), Smartsville (31.8% White), and Palermo (62.5% White). Loma Rica is less White than neighboring Bangor (87.9% White).
Loma Rica's Black Population
0 residents of Loma Rica, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Loma Rica is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Loma Rica ranks 910th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Loma Rica's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Loma Rica's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.
Loma Rica is less Black than neighboring Bangor (0.3% Black), and Palermo (3.8% Black).
Loma Rica's Asian Population
0 residents of Loma Rica, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Loma Rica is significantly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Loma Rica ranks 912th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Loma Rica's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Loma Rica's population has decreased from 1.7% to 0.0%.
Loma Rica is less Asian than neighboring Rackerby (2.2% Asian), and Palermo (3.9% Asian).
Loma Rica's Hispanic Population
213 residents of Loma Rica, or 9.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Loma Rica is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Loma Rica ranks 1152nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Loma Rica's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 27.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Loma Rica's population has decreased from 12.2% to 9.1%.
Loma Rica is more Hispanic than neighboring Bangor (6.9% Hispanic). Loma Rica is less Hispanic than neighboring Rackerby (30.4% Hispanic), Honcut (51.3% Hispanic), Smartsville (68.2% Hispanic), and Palermo (22.4% Hispanic).
Loma Rica's Native American/Other Population
0 residents of Loma Rica, 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 Loma Rica is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Loma Rica ranks 400th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Loma Rica's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Loma Rica's population has decreased from 2.0% to 0.0%.
Loma Rica is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bangor (4.9% Native American/Other), and Palermo (1.3% Native American/Other).
Loma Rica's Multiracial Population
97 residents of Loma Rica, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Loma Rica is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Loma Rica ranks 239th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Loma Rica's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 43.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Loma Rica's population has decreased from 7.1% to 4.1%.
Loma Rica is more Multiracial than neighboring Bangor (0% Multiracial), Honcut (0% Multiracial), and Smartsville (0% Multiracial). Loma Rica is less Multiracial than neighboring Rackerby (8.7% Multiracial), and Palermo (6.1% 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.