New Cuyama, CA Demographics

A map of New Cuyama's Population by Race

New Cuyama, California has an estimated population of 555, a slight increase from the 542 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 58.2% Hispanic, 29.2% White, 8.1% Multiracial, 4.5% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of New Cuyama, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

New Cuyama 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 New Cuyama, that probability was 50.9% in 2020 and 56.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

New Cuyama is ranked the 1196th 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). New Cuyama was ranked the 1204th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

New Cuyama's White Population

162 residents of New Cuyama, or 29.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in New Cuyama is slightly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. New Cuyama ranks 1145th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, New Cuyama's White population has declined by an estimated 9.0%. White residents' share of New Cuyama's population has decreased from 32.8% to 29.2%.

New Cuyama is more White than neighboring South Taft (28.2% White). New Cuyama is less White than neighboring Cuyama (38.1% White), Fellows (78.9% White), Taft Heights (41.1% White), and Maricopa (65.1% White).

New Cuyama's Black Population

0 residents of New Cuyama, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in New Cuyama is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. New Cuyama ranks 1164th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

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

New Cuyama is less Black than neighboring Maricopa (0.3% Black).

New Cuyama's Asian Population

0 residents of New Cuyama, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in New Cuyama is significantly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. New Cuyama ranks 1419th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

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

New Cuyama is less Asian than neighboring Taft Heights (2.5% Asian).

New Cuyama's Hispanic Population

323 residents of New Cuyama, or 58.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in New Cuyama is significantly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. New Cuyama ranks 302nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, New Cuyama's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 3.6%. Hispanic residents' share of New Cuyama's population has decreased from 61.8% to 58.2%.

New Cuyama is more Hispanic than neighboring Fellows (0% Hispanic), Taft Heights (52.9% Hispanic), and Maricopa (21.6% Hispanic). New Cuyama is less Hispanic than neighboring Cuyama (61.9% Hispanic), and South Taft (67% Hispanic).

New Cuyama's Native American/Other Population

25 residents of New Cuyama, or 4.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in New Cuyama is slightly higher than in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. New Cuyama ranks 910th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, New Cuyama's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 316.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of New Cuyama's population has increased from 1.1% to 4.5%.

New Cuyama is more Native American/Other than neighboring Cuyama (0% Native American/Other), Fellows (0% Native American/Other), Taft Heights (1.5% Native American/Other), South Taft (0% Native American/Other), and Maricopa (2.3% Native American/Other).

New Cuyama's Multiracial Population

45 residents of New Cuyama, or 8.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in New Cuyama is slightly higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. New Cuyama ranks 1049th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, New Cuyama's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 125.0%. Multiracial residents' share of New Cuyama's population has increased from 3.7% to 8.1%.

New Cuyama is more Multiracial than neighboring Cuyama (0% Multiracial), Taft Heights (2% Multiracial), and South Taft (4.8% Multiracial). New Cuyama is less Multiracial than neighboring Fellows (21.1% Multiracial), and Maricopa (10.6% 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.