Los Ranchos, CA Demographics

A map of Los Ranchos's Population by Race

Los Ranchos, California has an estimated population of 1,467, a decrease from the 1,516 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.1% White, 11.6% Hispanic, 1.8% Multiracial, 1.5% Asian, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Los Ranchos, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Los Ranchos 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 Ranchos, that probability was 29.1% in 2020 and 26.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Los Ranchos is ranked the 968th 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 Ranchos was ranked the 974th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Los Ranchos's White Population

1,248 residents of Los Ranchos, or 85.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Los Ranchos is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Los Ranchos ranks 122nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Los Ranchos's White population has declined by an estimated 1.6%. White residents' share of Los Ranchos's population has increased from 83.6% to 85.1%.

Los Ranchos is more White than neighboring Edna (63.9% White), San Luis Obispo (69.1% White), Pismo Beach (79.2% White), and Grover Beach (53.7% White). Los Ranchos is less White than neighboring Avila Beach (86.2% White).

Los Ranchos's Black Population

0 residents of Los Ranchos, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Los Ranchos is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Los Ranchos ranks 1349th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Los Ranchos's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Los Ranchos's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Los Ranchos is less Black than neighboring San Luis Obispo (1.2% Black), Pismo Beach (0.5% Black), and Grover Beach (1.4% Black).

Los Ranchos's Asian Population

22 residents of Los Ranchos, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Los Ranchos is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Los Ranchos ranks 729th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Los Ranchos's Asian population has declined by an estimated 42.1%. Asian residents' share of Los Ranchos's population has decreased from 2.5% to 1.5%.

Los Ranchos is more Asian than neighboring Avila Beach (0% Asian). Los Ranchos is less Asian than neighboring Edna (5.8% Asian), San Luis Obispo (5.3% Asian), Pismo Beach (3% Asian), and Grover Beach (2.9% Asian).

Los Ranchos's Hispanic Population

170 residents of Los Ranchos, or 11.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Los Ranchos is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Los Ranchos ranks 1358th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Los Ranchos's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 36.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Los Ranchos's population has increased from 8.2% to 11.6%.

Los Ranchos is more Hispanic than neighboring Edna (0% Hispanic), Pismo Beach (10.8% Hispanic), and Avila Beach (9.9% Hispanic). Los Ranchos is less Hispanic than neighboring San Luis Obispo (18.4% Hispanic), and Grover Beach (38.1% Hispanic).

Los Ranchos's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Los Ranchos, 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 Ranchos is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Los Ranchos ranks 1278th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Los Ranchos's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Los Ranchos's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Los Ranchos is less Native American/Other than neighboring San Luis Obispo (0.7% Native American/Other), Pismo Beach (3.7% Native American/Other), Grover Beach (1.9% Native American/Other), and Avila Beach (3.2% Native American/Other).

Los Ranchos's Multiracial Population

27 residents of Los Ranchos, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Los Ranchos is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Los Ranchos ranks 750th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Los Ranchos's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 63.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Los Ranchos's population has decreased from 4.9% to 1.8%.

Los Ranchos is more Multiracial than neighboring Avila Beach (0.7% Multiracial). Los Ranchos is less Multiracial than neighboring Edna (30.3% Multiracial), San Luis Obispo (5.3% Multiracial), Pismo Beach (2.9% Multiracial), and Grover Beach (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.