Los Olivos, CA Demographics

A map of Los Olivos's Population by Race

Los Olivos, California has an estimated population of 1,038, a large decrease from the 1,202 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.2% White, 6.9% Hispanic, 5.8% Multiracial, 2.4% Asian, 0.7% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Los Olivos, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Los Olivos 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 Los Olivos, that probability was 35.9% in 2020 and 28.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Los Olivos is ranked the 1055th 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 Olivos was ranked the 1025th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Los Olivos's White Population

874 residents of Los Olivos, or 84.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Los Olivos is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Los Olivos ranks 298th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Los Olivos's White population has declined by an estimated 7.0%. White residents' share of Los Olivos's population has increased from 78.2% to 84.2%.

Los Olivos is more White than neighboring Ballard (81.3% White), Santa Ynez (75.9% White), Solvang (61.1% White), and Buellton (65.9% White). Los Olivos is less White than neighboring Los Alamos (94.7% White).

Los Olivos's Black Population

7 residents of Los Olivos, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Los Olivos is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Los Olivos ranks 1349th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Los Olivos's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 7. Black residents' share of Los Olivos's population has increased from 0.0% to 0.7%.

Los Olivos is more Black than neighboring Ballard (0% Black), Santa Ynez (0.3% Black), and Los Alamos (0% Black). Los Olivos is less Black than neighboring Solvang (2.7% Black), and Buellton (0.9% Black).

Los Olivos's Asian Population

25 residents of Los Olivos, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Los Olivos is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Los Olivos ranks 1294th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Los Olivos's Asian population has grown by an estimated 257.1%. Asian residents' share of Los Olivos's population has increased from 0.6% to 2.4%.

Los Olivos is more Asian than neighboring Santa Ynez (1% Asian), Buellton (1.6% Asian), and Los Alamos (0.9% Asian). Los Olivos is less Asian than neighboring Ballard (4.1% Asian), and Solvang (2.9% Asian).

Los Olivos's Hispanic Population

72 residents of Los Olivos, or 6.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Los Olivos is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Los Olivos ranks 974th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Los Olivos's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 64.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Los Olivos's population has decreased from 16.7% to 6.9%.

Los Olivos is more Hispanic than neighboring Los Alamos (4.4% Hispanic). Los Olivos is less Hispanic than neighboring Ballard (7.6% Hispanic), Santa Ynez (19.8% Hispanic), Solvang (25.4% Hispanic), and Buellton (26.1% Hispanic).

Los Olivos's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Los Olivos, 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 Los Olivos is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Los Olivos ranks 679th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Los Olivos's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Los Olivos's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.0%.

Los Olivos is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ballard (0.8% Native American/Other), Solvang (1.5% Native American/Other), and Buellton (0.4% Native American/Other).

Los Olivos's Multiracial Population

60 residents of Los Olivos, or 5.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Los Olivos is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Los Olivos ranks 1170th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Los Olivos's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 62.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Los Olivos's population has increased from 3.1% to 5.8%.

Los Olivos is more Multiracial than neighboring Santa Ynez (3% Multiracial), Buellton (5% Multiracial), and Los Alamos (0% Multiracial). Los Olivos is less Multiracial than neighboring Ballard (6.1% Multiracial), and Solvang (6.4% 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.