Meadow Vista, CA Demographics

A map of Meadow Vista's Population by Race

Meadow Vista, California has an estimated population of 3,162, a decrease from the 3,263 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.8% White, 11.3% Hispanic, 3.9% Native American/Other, 3.9% Multiracial, 1.1% Asian, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Meadow Vista, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Meadow Vista 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 Meadow Vista, that probability was 26.7% in 2020 and 34.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Meadow Vista is ranked the 780th 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). Meadow Vista was ranked the 775th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Meadow Vista's White Population

2,524 residents of Meadow Vista, or 79.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Meadow Vista is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Meadow Vista ranks 90th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Meadow Vista's White population has declined by an estimated 9.1%. White residents' share of Meadow Vista's population has decreased from 85.1% to 79.8%.

Meadow Vista is more White than neighboring North Auburn (61.6% White), Auburn (75.8% White), Colfax (79.5% White), and Auburn Lake Trails (76.2% White). Meadow Vista is less White than neighboring Lake of the Pines (83.8% White).

Meadow Vista's Black Population

0 residents of Meadow Vista, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Meadow Vista is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Meadow Vista ranks 1327th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

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

Meadow Vista is less Black than neighboring North Auburn (0.9% Black), and Auburn (0.6% Black).

Meadow Vista's Asian Population

35 residents of Meadow Vista, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Meadow Vista is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Meadow Vista ranks 1260th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Meadow Vista's Asian population has grown by an estimated 59.1%. Asian residents' share of Meadow Vista's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Meadow Vista is less Asian than neighboring Lake of the Pines (1.2% Asian), North Auburn (2.8% Asian), Auburn (2% Asian), Colfax (1.5% Asian), and Auburn Lake Trails (3.1% Asian).

Meadow Vista's Hispanic Population

357 residents of Meadow Vista, or 11.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Meadow Vista is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Meadow Vista ranks 1349th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Meadow Vista's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 31.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Meadow Vista's population has increased from 8.3% to 11.3%.

Meadow Vista is more Hispanic than neighboring Colfax (10.1% Hispanic). Meadow Vista is less Hispanic than neighboring North Auburn (27.1% Hispanic), Auburn (11.6% Hispanic), and Auburn Lake Trails (16.1% Hispanic).

Meadow Vista's Native American/Other Population

124 residents of Meadow Vista, or 3.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Meadow Vista is slightly higher than in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Meadow Vista ranks 807th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Meadow Vista's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 210.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Meadow Vista's population has increased from 1.2% to 3.9%.

Meadow Vista is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lake of the Pines (0.6% Native American/Other), North Auburn (1.6% Native American/Other), Auburn (0.6% Native American/Other), Colfax (0% Native American/Other), and Auburn Lake Trails (0% Native American/Other).

Meadow Vista's Multiracial Population

122 residents of Meadow Vista, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Meadow Vista is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Meadow Vista ranks 821st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Meadow Vista's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 18.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Meadow Vista's population has decreased from 4.6% to 3.9%.

Meadow Vista is more Multiracial than neighboring Lake of the Pines (3% Multiracial). Meadow Vista is less Multiracial than neighboring North Auburn (6% Multiracial), Auburn (9.4% Multiracial), Colfax (8.9% Multiracial), and Auburn Lake Trails (4.7% 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.