McFarland, CA Demographics

A map of McFarland's Population by Race

McFarland, California has an estimated population of 14,222, a less than 1% change from the 14,161 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.7% Hispanic, 9.3% White, 1.1% Native American/Other, 0.7% Asian, 0.7% Multiracial, and 0.5% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of McFarland, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

McFarland 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 McFarland, that probability was 9.7% in 2020 and 22.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

McFarland is ranked the 412th 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). McFarland was ranked the 415th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

McFarland's White Population

1,328 residents of McFarland, or 9.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in McFarland is significantly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. McFarland ranks 1555th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, McFarland's White population has grown by an estimated 215.4%. White residents' share of McFarland's population has increased from 3.0% to 9.3%.

McFarland is more White than neighboring Delano (4.9% White), Jovista (0% White), Wasco (6.7% White), Rodriguez Camp (0% White), and Richgrove (3.4% White).

McFarland's Black Population

73 residents of McFarland, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in McFarland is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. McFarland ranks 1014th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, McFarland's Black population has declined by an estimated 6.4%. Black residents' share of McFarland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

McFarland is more Black than neighboring Jovista (0% Black), Rodriguez Camp (0% Black), and Richgrove (0% Black). McFarland is less Black than neighboring Delano (4.5% Black), and Wasco (4.2% Black).

McFarland's Asian Population

93 residents of McFarland, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in McFarland is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. McFarland ranks 1203rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, McFarland's Asian population has declined by an estimated 19.1%. Asian residents' share of McFarland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

McFarland is more Asian than neighboring Jovista (0% Asian), Wasco (0.5% Asian), and Rodriguez Camp (0% Asian). McFarland is less Asian than neighboring Delano (12.8% Asian), and Richgrove (1.2% Asian).

McFarland's Hispanic Population

12,475 residents of McFarland, or 87.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in McFarland is significantly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. McFarland ranks 33rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, McFarland's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 7.3%. Hispanic residents' share of McFarland's population has decreased from 95.0% to 87.7%.

McFarland is more Hispanic than neighboring Delano (76.2% Hispanic), and Wasco (87.4% Hispanic). McFarland is less Hispanic than neighboring Jovista (100% Hispanic), Rodriguez Camp (100% Hispanic), and Richgrove (95.4% Hispanic).

McFarland's Native American/Other Population

156 residents of McFarland, or 1.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in McFarland is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. McFarland ranks 1467th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, McFarland's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 178.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of McFarland's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.1%.

McFarland is more Native American/Other than neighboring Delano (0.7% Native American/Other), Jovista (0% Native American/Other), Wasco (0.5% Native American/Other), Rodriguez Camp (0% Native American/Other), and Richgrove (0% Native American/Other).

McFarland's Multiracial Population

97 residents of McFarland, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in McFarland is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. McFarland ranks 1563rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, McFarland's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 142.5%. Multiracial residents' share of McFarland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

McFarland is more Multiracial than neighboring Jovista (0% Multiracial), Rodriguez Camp (0% Multiracial), and Richgrove (0% Multiracial). McFarland is less Multiracial than neighboring Delano (0.8% 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.