Magalia, CA Demographics

A map of Magalia's Population by Race

Magalia, California has an estimated population of 7,389, a decrease from the 7,795 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 75.1% White, 11.0% Hispanic, 9.2% Multiracial, 2.3% Native American/Other, 2.1% Asian, and 0.3% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Magalia, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Magalia has become considerably 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 Magalia, that probability was 32.7% in 2020 and 41.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Magalia is ranked the 563rd 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). Magalia was ranked the 549th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Magalia's White Population

5,551 residents of Magalia, or 75.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Magalia is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Magalia ranks 193rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Magalia's White population has declined by an estimated 12.4%. White residents' share of Magalia's population has decreased from 81.3% to 75.1%.

Magalia is less White than neighboring Paradise (78.8% White), Forest Ranch (88.5% White), Concow (76.5% White), Stirling City (100% White), and Butte Creek Canyon (82.7% White).

Magalia's Black Population

22 residents of Magalia, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Magalia is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Magalia ranks 1087th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Magalia's Black population has declined by an estimated 38.9%. Black residents' share of Magalia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Magalia is more Black than neighboring Forest Ranch (0% Black), Concow (0% Black), Stirling City (0% Black), and Butte Creek Canyon (0% Black). Magalia is less Black than neighboring Paradise (0.6% Black).

Magalia's Asian Population

152 residents of Magalia, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Magalia is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Magalia ranks 1112th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Magalia's Asian population has grown by an estimated 78.8%. Asian residents' share of Magalia's population has increased from 1.1% to 2.1%.

Magalia is more Asian than neighboring Paradise (1.4% Asian), Forest Ranch (0% Asian), Stirling City (0% Asian), and Butte Creek Canyon (0.3% Asian). Magalia is less Asian than neighboring Concow (6% Asian).

Magalia's Hispanic Population

816 residents of Magalia, or 11.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Magalia is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Magalia ranks 1322nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Magalia's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 18.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Magalia's population has increased from 8.9% to 11.0%.

Magalia is more Hispanic than neighboring Paradise (9.8% Hispanic), Forest Ranch (8.8% Hispanic), Concow (0% Hispanic), Stirling City (0% Hispanic), and Butte Creek Canyon (7.6% Hispanic).

Magalia's Native American/Other Population

168 residents of Magalia, or 2.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Magalia is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Magalia ranks 530th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Magalia's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 29.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Magalia's population has increased from 1.7% to 2.3%.

Magalia is more Native American/Other than neighboring Paradise (1.4% Native American/Other), Forest Ranch (0% Native American/Other), Concow (0% Native American/Other), Stirling City (0% Native American/Other), and Butte Creek Canyon (2.2% Native American/Other).

Magalia's Multiracial Population

680 residents of Magalia, or 9.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Magalia is slightly higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Magalia ranks 339th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Magalia's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 31.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Magalia's population has increased from 6.6% to 9.2%.

Magalia is more Multiracial than neighboring Paradise (8% Multiracial), Forest Ranch (2.7% Multiracial), Stirling City (0% Multiracial), and Butte Creek Canyon (7.2% Multiracial). Magalia is less Multiracial than neighboring Concow (17.5% 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.