Mojave, CA Demographics

A map of Mojave's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	2,442	2,000	47.2%	42.6%
White	1,444	1,430	27.9%	30.4%
Black	1,051	923	20.3%	19.6%
Multiracial	152	175	2.9%	3.7%
Native American/Other	45	100	0.9%	2.1%
Asian	39	71	0.8%	1.5%

Mojave, California has an estimated population of 5,173, a large increase from the 4,699 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 47.2% Hispanic, 27.9% White, 20.3% Black, 2.9% Multiracial, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 0.8% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Mojave, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Mojave has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Mojave, that probability was 68.6% in 2020 and 65.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Mojave is ranked the 651st 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). Mojave was ranked the 675th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Mojave's White Population

1,444 residents of Mojave, or 27.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Mojave is lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Mojave ranks 1172nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mojave's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Mojave's population has decreased from 30.4% to 27.9%.

Mojave is more White than neighboring Lancaster (23.5% White). Mojave is less White than neighboring Rosamond (31.9% White), Mountain Meadows (54.2% White), Edwards AFB (56.6% White), and Tehachapi (50% White).

Mojave's Black Population

1,051 residents of Mojave, or 20.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Mojave is significantly higher than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Mojave ranks 17th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mojave's Black population has grown by an estimated 13.9%. Black residents' share of Mojave's population has increased from 19.6% to 20.3%.

Mojave is more Black than neighboring Rosamond (9.6% Black), Mountain Meadows (0% Black), Edwards AFB (10.1% Black), Tehachapi (6% Black), and Lancaster (19.1% Black).

Mojave's Asian Population

39 residents of Mojave, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Mojave is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Mojave ranks 973rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mojave's Asian population has declined by an estimated 45.1%. Asian residents' share of Mojave's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.8%.

Mojave is more Asian than neighboring Mountain Meadows (0% Asian). Mojave is less Asian than neighboring Rosamond (3.6% Asian), Edwards AFB (1.8% Asian), Tehachapi (1.7% Asian), and Lancaster (4.1% Asian).

Mojave's Hispanic Population

2,442 residents of Mojave, or 47.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Mojave is higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Mojave ranks 459th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mojave's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 22.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Mojave's population has increased from 42.6% to 47.2%.

Mojave is more Hispanic than neighboring Mountain Meadows (35.3% Hispanic), Edwards AFB (21.4% Hispanic), and Tehachapi (37.7% Hispanic). Mojave is less Hispanic than neighboring Rosamond (47.6% Hispanic), and Lancaster (48.2% Hispanic).

Mojave's Native American/Other Population

45 residents of Mojave, or 0.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Mojave is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Mojave ranks 375th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mojave's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 55.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Mojave's population has decreased from 2.1% to 0.9%.

Mojave is more Native American/Other than neighboring Mountain Meadows (0% Native American/Other). Mojave is less Native American/Other than neighboring Rosamond (1.2% Native American/Other), Edwards AFB (1.2% Native American/Other), Tehachapi (1% Native American/Other), and Lancaster (1% Native American/Other).

Mojave's Multiracial Population

152 residents of Mojave, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Mojave is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Mojave ranks 1043rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mojave's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 13.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Mojave's population has decreased from 3.7% to 2.9%.

Mojave is less Multiracial than neighboring Rosamond (6.1% Multiracial), Mountain Meadows (10.5% Multiracial), Edwards AFB (9% Multiracial), Tehachapi (3.6% Multiracial), and Lancaster (4.1% 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.