Los Molinos, CA Demographics

A map of Los Molinos's Population by Race

Los Molinos, California has an estimated population of 1,604, a large decrease from the 2,098 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 49.4% Hispanic, 48.1% White, 2.1% Multiracial, 0.5% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Los Molinos, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Los Molinos has become 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 Los Molinos, that probability was 53.5% in 2020 and 52.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Los Molinos is ranked the 947th 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 Molinos was ranked the 892nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Los Molinos's White Population

771 residents of Los Molinos, or 48.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Los Molinos is considerably higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Los Molinos ranks 751st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Los Molinos's White population has declined by an estimated 39.9%. White residents' share of Los Molinos's population has decreased from 61.2% to 48.1%.

Los Molinos is more White than neighboring Gerber (28% White), and Proberta (37.6% White). Los Molinos is less White than neighboring Tehama (63.4% White), Las Flores CDP (Tehama County) (100% White), and Richfield (65.5% White).

Los Molinos's Black Population

0 residents of Los Molinos, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Los Molinos is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Los Molinos ranks 1034th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Los Molinos's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Los Molinos's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Los Molinos's Asian Population

0 residents of Los Molinos, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Los Molinos is significantly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Los Molinos ranks 1204th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Los Molinos's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Los Molinos's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Los Molinos is less Asian than neighboring Tehama (0.5% Asian).

Los Molinos's Hispanic Population

792 residents of Los Molinos, or 49.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Los Molinos is higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Los Molinos ranks 669th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Los Molinos's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 28.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Los Molinos's population has increased from 29.4% to 49.4%.

Los Molinos is more Hispanic than neighboring Tehama (27% Hispanic), Las Flores CDP (Tehama County) (0% Hispanic), and Richfield (34% Hispanic). Los Molinos is less Hispanic than neighboring Gerber (65.8% Hispanic), and Proberta (62.4% Hispanic).

Los Molinos's Native American/Other Population

8 residents of Los Molinos, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Los Molinos is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Los Molinos ranks 395th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Los Molinos's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 81.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Los Molinos's population has decreased from 2.0% to 0.5%.

Los Molinos is more Native American/Other than neighboring Las Flores CDP (Tehama County) (0% Native American/Other), Richfield (0% Native American/Other), and Proberta (0% Native American/Other). Los Molinos is less Native American/Other than neighboring Tehama (0.8% Native American/Other), and Gerber (2.5% Native American/Other).

Los Molinos's Multiracial Population

33 residents of Los Molinos, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Los Molinos is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Los Molinos ranks 455th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Los Molinos's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 74.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Los Molinos's population has decreased from 6.1% to 2.1%.

Los Molinos is more Multiracial than neighboring Las Flores CDP (Tehama County) (0% Multiracial), Richfield (0.5% Multiracial), and Proberta (0% Multiracial). Los Molinos is less Multiracial than neighboring Tehama (8.2% Multiracial), and Gerber (3.7% 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.