Los Gatos, CA Demographics

A map of Los Gatos's Population by Race

Los Gatos, California has an estimated population of 32,786, a slight decrease from the 33,529 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 62.1% White, 20.6% Asian, 10.6% Hispanic, 4.4% Multiracial, 1.2% Black, and 1.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Los Gatos, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Los Gatos has become more 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 Los Gatos, that probability was 52.9% in 2020 and 55.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Los Gatos is ranked the 250th 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). Los Gatos was ranked the 248th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Los Gatos's White Population

20,373 residents of Los Gatos, or 62.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Los Gatos is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Los Gatos ranks 662nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Los Gatos's White population has declined by an estimated 6.9%. White residents' share of Los Gatos's population has decreased from 65.3% to 62.1%.

Los Gatos is more White than neighboring Cambrian Park (48.8% White), Campbell (44.9% White), and Saratoga (33.1% White). Los Gatos is less White than neighboring Monte Sereno (69.9% White), and Lexington Hills (68.4% White).

Los Gatos's Black Population

404 residents of Los Gatos, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Los Gatos is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Los Gatos ranks 783rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Los Gatos's Black population has grown by an estimated 35.6%. Black residents' share of Los Gatos's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Los Gatos is more Black than neighboring Monte Sereno (0.7% Black), Lexington Hills (0% Black), and Saratoga (0.1% Black). Los Gatos is less Black than neighboring Cambrian Park (4.3% Black), and Campbell (1.5% Black).

Los Gatos's Asian Population

6,738 residents of Los Gatos, or 20.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Los Gatos is higher than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Los Gatos ranks 159th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Los Gatos's Asian population has grown by an estimated 10.4%. Asian residents' share of Los Gatos's population has increased from 18.2% to 20.6%.

Los Gatos is more Asian than neighboring Monte Sereno (16.6% Asian), and Lexington Hills (3.6% Asian). Los Gatos is less Asian than neighboring Cambrian Park (21% Asian), Campbell (25.8% Asian), and Saratoga (59.5% Asian).

Los Gatos's Hispanic Population

3,481 residents of Los Gatos, or 10.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Los Gatos is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Los Gatos ranks 1309th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Los Gatos's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 15.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Los Gatos's population has increased from 9.0% to 10.6%.

Los Gatos is more Hispanic than neighboring Monte Sereno (7.9% Hispanic), and Saratoga (2.8% Hispanic). Los Gatos is less Hispanic than neighboring Cambrian Park (18.9% Hispanic), Campbell (19.5% Hispanic), and Lexington Hills (12.5% Hispanic).

Los Gatos's Native American/Other Population

338 residents of Los Gatos, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Los Gatos is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Los Gatos ranks 1197th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Los Gatos's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 22.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Los Gatos's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Los Gatos is more Native American/Other than neighboring Monte Sereno (0.9% Native American/Other), Cambrian Park (0.6% Native American/Other), and Saratoga (0.2% Native American/Other). Los Gatos is less Native American/Other than neighboring Campbell (1.9% Native American/Other), and Lexington Hills (2.4% Native American/Other).

Los Gatos's Multiracial Population

1,452 residents of Los Gatos, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Los Gatos is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Los Gatos ranks 524th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Los Gatos's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 25.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Los Gatos's population has decreased from 5.8% to 4.4%.

Los Gatos is more Multiracial than neighboring Monte Sereno (4% Multiracial), and Saratoga (4.2% Multiracial). Los Gatos is less Multiracial than neighboring Cambrian Park (6.4% Multiracial), Campbell (6.4% Multiracial), and Lexington Hills (13.2% 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.