Madera, CA Demographics

A map of Madera's Population by Race

Madera, California has an estimated population of 67,831, a slight increase from the 66,224 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.1% Hispanic, 12.2% White, 2.9% Black, 1.8% Multiracial, 1.3% Asian, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Madera, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Madera has become slightly 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 Madera, that probability was 33.2% in 2020 and 32.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Madera is ranked the 134th 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). Madera was ranked the 141st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Madera's White Population

8,304 residents of Madera, or 12.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Madera is significantly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Madera ranks 1409th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Madera's White population has grown by an estimated 2.8%. White residents' share of Madera's population has remained roughly unchanged at 12.2%.

Madera is more White than neighboring Parksdale (1.7% White), and La Vina (0% White). Madera is less White than neighboring Parkwood (20.7% White), Madera Acres (15.1% White), and Fairmead (13.7% White).

Madera's Black Population

1,989 residents of Madera, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Madera is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Madera ranks 402nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Madera's Black population has grown by an estimated 34.3%. Black residents' share of Madera's population has increased from 2.2% to 2.9%.

Madera is more Black than neighboring Parkwood (1.3% Black), Madera Acres (0.6% Black), Parksdale (2.1% Black), La Vina (0% Black), and Fairmead (1.5% Black).

Madera's Asian Population

885 residents of Madera, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Madera is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Madera ranks 731st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Madera's Asian population has declined by an estimated 46.4%. Asian residents' share of Madera's population has decreased from 2.5% to 1.3%.

Madera is more Asian than neighboring Parkwood (0% Asian), and La Vina (0% Asian). Madera is less Asian than neighboring Madera Acres (1.6% Asian), Parksdale (1.8% Asian), and Fairmead (1.4% Asian).

Madera's Hispanic Population

55,024 residents of Madera, or 81.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Madera is significantly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Madera ranks 141st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Madera's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 2.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Madera's population has remained roughly unchanged at 81.1%.

Madera is more Hispanic than neighboring Parkwood (78% Hispanic), Madera Acres (77.9% Hispanic), and Fairmead (80.6% Hispanic). Madera is less Hispanic than neighboring Parksdale (91.1% Hispanic), and La Vina (100% Hispanic).

Madera's Native American/Other Population

378 residents of Madera, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Madera is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Madera ranks 995th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Madera's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 44.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Madera's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Madera is more Native American/Other than neighboring Parkwood (0% Native American/Other), and La Vina (0% Native American/Other). Madera is less Native American/Other than neighboring Madera Acres (1.7% Native American/Other), and Parksdale (1.6% Native American/Other).

Madera's Multiracial Population

1,251 residents of Madera, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Madera is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Madera ranks 1430th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Madera's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 43.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Madera's population has increased from 1.3% to 1.8%.

Madera is more Multiracial than neighboring Parkwood (0% Multiracial), Parksdale (1.6% Multiracial), and La Vina (0% Multiracial). Madera is less Multiracial than neighboring Madera Acres (3.1% Multiracial), and Fairmead (2.3% 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.