Mammoth Lakes, CA Demographics

A map of Mammoth Lakes's Population by Race

Mammoth Lakes, California has an estimated population of 7,214, a less than 1% change from the 7,191 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 61.9% White, 29.1% Hispanic, 4.7% Multiracial, 2.8% Asian, 1.6% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Mammoth Lakes, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Mammoth Lakes has become slightly 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 Mammoth Lakes, that probability was 52.2% in 2020 and 52.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Mammoth Lakes is ranked the 570th 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). Mammoth Lakes was ranked the 568th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Mammoth Lakes's White Population

4,463 residents of Mammoth Lakes, or 61.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Mammoth Lakes is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Mammoth Lakes ranks 764th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mammoth Lakes's White population has grown by an estimated 2.6%. White residents' share of Mammoth Lakes's population has increased from 60.5% to 61.9%.

Mammoth Lakes is more White than neighboring McGee Creek (0% White). Mammoth Lakes is less White than neighboring June Lake (69.9% White), Crowley Lake (79.3% White), Aspen Springs (100% White), and Sunny Slopes (96% White).

Mammoth Lakes's Black Population

0 residents of Mammoth Lakes, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Mammoth Lakes is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Mammoth Lakes ranks 1127th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mammoth Lakes's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Mammoth Lakes's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Mammoth Lakes's Asian Population

200 residents of Mammoth Lakes, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Mammoth Lakes is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Mammoth Lakes ranks 1001st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mammoth Lakes's Asian population has grown by an estimated 96.1%. Asian residents' share of Mammoth Lakes's population has increased from 1.4% to 2.8%.

Mammoth Lakes is more Asian than neighboring June Lake (0% Asian), McGee Creek (0% Asian), Crowley Lake (0% Asian), Aspen Springs (0% Asian), and Sunny Slopes (0% Asian).

Mammoth Lakes's Hispanic Population

2,100 residents of Mammoth Lakes, or 29.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Mammoth Lakes is considerably lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Mammoth Lakes ranks 585th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mammoth Lakes's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 12.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Mammoth Lakes's population has decreased from 33.3% to 29.1%.

Mammoth Lakes is more Hispanic than neighboring June Lake (0% Hispanic), McGee Creek (0% Hispanic), Crowley Lake (20.7% Hispanic), Aspen Springs (0% Hispanic), and Sunny Slopes (2.2% Hispanic).

Mammoth Lakes's Native American/Other Population

115 residents of Mammoth Lakes, or 1.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Mammoth Lakes is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Mammoth Lakes ranks 1251st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mammoth Lakes's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 109.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Mammoth Lakes's population has increased from 0.8% to 1.6%.

Mammoth Lakes is more Native American/Other than neighboring McGee Creek (0% Native American/Other), Crowley Lake (0% Native American/Other), Aspen Springs (0% Native American/Other), and Sunny Slopes (0% Native American/Other). Mammoth Lakes is less Native American/Other than neighboring June Lake (30.1% Native American/Other).

Mammoth Lakes's Multiracial Population

336 residents of Mammoth Lakes, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Mammoth Lakes is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Mammoth Lakes ranks 1065th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mammoth Lakes's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 29.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Mammoth Lakes's population has increased from 3.6% to 4.7%.

Mammoth Lakes is more Multiracial than neighboring June Lake (0% Multiracial), McGee Creek (0% Multiracial), Crowley Lake (0% Multiracial), Aspen Springs (0% Multiracial), and Sunny Slopes (1.9% 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.