Moraga, CA Demographics

A map of Moraga's Population by Race

Moraga, California has an estimated population of 16,769, a less than 1% change from the 16,870 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 59.2% White, 22.1% Asian, 9.1% Hispanic, 7.3% Multiracial, 1.4% Black, and 0.9% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Moraga, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Moraga has become 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 Moraga, that probability was 56.6% in 2020 and 58.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Moraga is ranked the 387th 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). Moraga was ranked the 381st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Moraga's White Population

9,927 residents of Moraga, or 59.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Moraga is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Moraga ranks 739th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Moraga's White population has declined by an estimated 4.9%. White residents' share of Moraga's population has decreased from 61.9% to 59.2%.

Moraga is more White than neighboring Saranap (57.6% White). Moraga is less White than neighboring Lafayette (71.8% White), Orinda (66.8% White), Castle Hill (72.3% White), and Acalanes Ridge (84.6% White).

Moraga's Black Population

228 residents of Moraga, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Moraga is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Moraga ranks 656th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Moraga's Black population has grown by an estimated 15.7%. Black residents' share of Moraga's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.

Moraga is more Black than neighboring Lafayette (0.8% Black), Orinda (0.4% Black), Castle Hill (0% Black), and Acalanes Ridge (0% Black). Moraga is less Black than neighboring Saranap (2% Black).

Moraga's Asian Population

3,709 residents of Moraga, or 22.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Moraga is higher than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Moraga ranks 152nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Moraga's Asian population has grown by an estimated 18.0%. Asian residents' share of Moraga's population has increased from 18.6% to 22.1%.

Moraga is more Asian than neighboring Lafayette (10.1% Asian), Saranap (11% Asian), Orinda (16% Asian), Castle Hill (15.7% Asian), and Acalanes Ridge (6.7% Asian).

Moraga's Hispanic Population

1,530 residents of Moraga, or 9.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Moraga is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Moraga ranks 1280th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Moraga's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 7.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Moraga's population has decreased from 9.8% to 9.1%.

Moraga is more Hispanic than neighboring Lafayette (8% Hispanic), Orinda (6.5% Hispanic), Castle Hill (0% Hispanic), and Acalanes Ridge (7.2% Hispanic). Moraga is less Hispanic than neighboring Saranap (19.3% Hispanic).

Moraga's Native American/Other Population

153 residents of Moraga, 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 Moraga is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Moraga ranks 1281st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Moraga's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 25.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Moraga's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Moraga is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lafayette (0.3% Native American/Other), Orinda (0.5% Native American/Other), Castle Hill (0% Native American/Other), and Acalanes Ridge (0.2% Native American/Other). Moraga is less Native American/Other than neighboring Saranap (3.8% Native American/Other).

Moraga's Multiracial Population

1,222 residents of Moraga, or 7.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Moraga is slightly higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Moraga ranks 145th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Moraga's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 7.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Moraga's population has decreased from 7.8% to 7.3%.

Moraga is more Multiracial than neighboring Saranap (6.3% Multiracial), and Acalanes Ridge (1.4% Multiracial). Moraga is less Multiracial than neighboring Lafayette (9% Multiracial), Orinda (9.8% Multiracial), and Castle Hill (12% 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.