Nipomo, CA Demographics

A map of Nipomo's Population by Race

Nipomo, California has an estimated population of 17,516, a decrease from the 18,176 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 51.6% Hispanic, 38.7% White, 4.4% Asian, 3.9% Multiracial, 0.8% Black, and 0.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Nipomo, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Nipomo has become slightly 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 Nipomo, that probability was 57.5% in 2020 and 58.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Nipomo is ranked the 376th 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). Nipomo was ranked the 374th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Nipomo's White Population

6,771 residents of Nipomo, or 38.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Nipomo is slightly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Nipomo ranks 972nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nipomo's White population has declined by an estimated 21.8%. White residents' share of Nipomo's population has decreased from 47.6% to 38.7%.

Nipomo is more White than neighboring Guadalupe (7.1% White). Nipomo is less White than neighboring Blacklake (88% White), Woodlands (93.7% White), Los Berros (72.4% White), and Callender (52% White).

Nipomo's Black Population

135 residents of Nipomo, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Nipomo is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Nipomo ranks 899th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nipomo's Black population has grown by an estimated 3.8%. Black residents' share of Nipomo's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Nipomo is more Black than neighboring Blacklake (0% Black), Woodlands (0% Black), Los Berros (0% Black), and Guadalupe (0% Black). Nipomo is less Black than neighboring Callender (5.4% Black).

Nipomo's Asian Population

762 residents of Nipomo, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Nipomo is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Nipomo ranks 778th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nipomo's Asian population has grown by an estimated 86.3%. Asian residents' share of Nipomo's population has increased from 2.3% to 4.4%.

Nipomo is more Asian than neighboring Woodlands (1% Asian), Los Berros (3.4% Asian), and Guadalupe (1.6% Asian). Nipomo is less Asian than neighboring Blacklake (7.6% Asian), and Callender (6.7% Asian).

Nipomo's Hispanic Population

9,041 residents of Nipomo, or 51.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Nipomo is considerably higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Nipomo ranks 442nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nipomo's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 12.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Nipomo's population has increased from 44.2% to 51.6%.

Nipomo is more Hispanic than neighboring Blacklake (2.4% Hispanic), Woodlands (2.1% Hispanic), Los Berros (24.1% Hispanic), and Callender (29.2% Hispanic). Nipomo is less Hispanic than neighboring Guadalupe (89.8% Hispanic).

Nipomo's Native American/Other Population

127 residents of Nipomo, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Nipomo is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Nipomo ranks 1029th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nipomo's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 29.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Nipomo's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Nipomo is more Native American/Other than neighboring Woodlands (0% Native American/Other), Los Berros (0% Native American/Other), and Guadalupe (0.4% Native American/Other). Nipomo is less Native American/Other than neighboring Callender (1.7% Native American/Other).

Nipomo's Multiracial Population

680 residents of Nipomo, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Nipomo is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Nipomo ranks 923rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nipomo's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 10.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Nipomo's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.9%.

Nipomo is more Multiracial than neighboring Blacklake (1.2% Multiracial), Woodlands (3.2% Multiracial), Los Berros (0% Multiracial), and Guadalupe (1.1% Multiracial). Nipomo is less Multiracial than neighboring Callender (5% 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.