Niland, CA Demographics

A map of Niland's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	973	561	87.2%	74.2%
Black	124	26	11.1%	3.4%
White	19	133	1.7%	17.6%
Asian	0	6	0.0%	0.8%
Native American/Other	0	7	0.0%	0.9%
Multiracial	0	23	0.0%	3.0%

Niland, California has an estimated population of 1,116, a dramatic increase from the 756 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.2% Hispanic, 11.1% Black, 1.7% White, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Niland, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Niland has become considerably less 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 Niland, that probability was 41.6% in 2020 and 22.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Niland is ranked the 1036th 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). Niland was ranked the 1142nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Niland's White Population

19 residents of Niland, or 1.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Niland is significantly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Niland ranks 1324th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Niland's White population has declined by an estimated 85.7%. White residents' share of Niland's population has decreased from 17.6% to 1.7%.

Niland is less White than neighboring Calipatria (6.8% White), Westmorland (7.9% White), Bombay Beach (60.4% White), Brawley (11.1% White), and Imperial (10.5% White).

Niland's Black Population

124 residents of Niland, or 11.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Niland is higher than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Niland ranks 282nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Niland's Black population has grown by an estimated 376.9%. Black residents' share of Niland's population has increased from 3.4% to 11.1%.

Niland is more Black than neighboring Calipatria (8.7% Black), Westmorland (2.3% Black), Brawley (0.3% Black), and Imperial (0.5% Black). Niland is less Black than neighboring Bombay Beach (29.2% Black).

Niland's Asian Population

0 residents of Niland, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Niland is significantly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Niland ranks 1216th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Niland's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Niland's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Niland is less Asian than neighboring Calipatria (0.2% Asian), Brawley (1.9% Asian), and Imperial (2.9% Asian).

Niland's Hispanic Population

973 residents of Niland, or 87.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Niland is significantly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Niland ranks 206th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Niland's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 73.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Niland's population has increased from 74.2% to 87.2%.

Niland is more Hispanic than neighboring Calipatria (82.5% Hispanic), Bombay Beach (0% Hispanic), Brawley (85.6% Hispanic), and Imperial (85.4% Hispanic). Niland is less Hispanic than neighboring Westmorland (89.8% Hispanic).

Niland's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Niland, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Niland is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Niland ranks 1089th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Niland's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Niland's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Niland is less Native American/Other than neighboring Calipatria (1.1% Native American/Other), Brawley (0.4% Native American/Other), and Imperial (0.3% Native American/Other).

Niland's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Niland, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Niland is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Niland ranks 1175th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Niland's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Niland's population has decreased from 3.0% to 0.0%.

Niland is less Multiracial than neighboring Calipatria (0.8% Multiracial), Bombay Beach (10.4% Multiracial), Brawley (0.8% Multiracial), and Imperial (0.4% 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.