North Fork, CA Demographics

A map of North Fork's Population by Race

North Fork, California has an estimated population of 2,999, a decrease from the 3,250 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 76.4% White, 10.0% Native American/Other, 7.4% Multiracial, 5.5% Hispanic, 0.6% Asian, and 0.1% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of North Fork, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

North Fork 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 North Fork, that probability was 48.5% in 2020 and 39.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

North Fork is ranked the 794th 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). North Fork was ranked the 776th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

North Fork's White Population

2,291 residents of North Fork, or 76.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in North Fork is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. North Fork ranks 574th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Fork's White population has grown by an estimated 1.2%. White residents' share of North Fork's population has increased from 69.7% to 76.4%.

North Fork is more White than neighboring Oakhurst (70.2% White), and Auberry (75.9% White). North Fork is less White than neighboring Bass Lake (91.4% White), Coarsegold (82.1% White), and Shaver Lake (86.5% White).

North Fork's Black Population

3 residents of North Fork, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in North Fork is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. North Fork ranks 1163rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Fork's Black population has declined by an estimated 75.0%. Black residents' share of North Fork's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

North Fork is more Black than neighboring Bass Lake (0% Black), Auberry (0% Black), and Shaver Lake (0% Black). North Fork is less Black than neighboring Oakhurst (2.4% Black), and Coarsegold (1.8% Black).

North Fork's Asian Population

17 residents of North Fork, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in North Fork is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. North Fork ranks 1178th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Fork's Asian population has declined by an estimated 41.4%. Asian residents' share of North Fork's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

North Fork is more Asian than neighboring Bass Lake (0% Asian), Auberry (0.1% Asian), and Shaver Lake (0% Asian). North Fork is less Asian than neighboring Oakhurst (1.3% Asian), and Coarsegold (1.3% Asian).

North Fork's Hispanic Population

165 residents of North Fork, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in North Fork is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. North Fork ranks 1161st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Fork's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 57.1%. Hispanic residents' share of North Fork's population has decreased from 11.8% to 5.5%.

North Fork is less Hispanic than neighboring Bass Lake (6% Hispanic), Oakhurst (21.8% Hispanic), Auberry (15% Hispanic), Coarsegold (9.7% Hispanic), and Shaver Lake (11.9% Hispanic).

North Fork's Native American/Other Population

301 residents of North Fork, or 10.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in North Fork is higher than in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. North Fork ranks 33rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Fork's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 6.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of North Fork's population has remained roughly unchanged at 10.0%.

North Fork is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bass Lake (0% Native American/Other), Oakhurst (0.2% Native American/Other), Auberry (6% Native American/Other), Coarsegold (1.1% Native American/Other), and Shaver Lake (0% Native American/Other).

North Fork's Multiracial Population

222 residents of North Fork, or 7.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in North Fork is slightly higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. North Fork ranks 212th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Fork's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 7.1%. Multiracial residents' share of North Fork's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.4%.

North Fork is more Multiracial than neighboring Bass Lake (2.6% Multiracial), Oakhurst (4.1% Multiracial), Auberry (3.1% Multiracial), Coarsegold (4% Multiracial), and Shaver Lake (1.6% 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.