Nuevo, CA Demographics

A map of Nuevo's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	4,526	4,378	66.5%	65.0%
White	1,658	1,952	24.4%	29.0%
Multiracial	559	167	8.2%	2.5%
Black	31	112	0.5%	1.7%
Native American/Other	23	53	0.3%	0.8%
Asian	6	71	0.1%	1.1%

Nuevo, California has an estimated population of 6,803, a slight increase from the 6,733 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 66.5% Hispanic, 24.4% White, 8.2% Multiracial, 0.5% Black, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 0.1% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Nuevo, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Nuevo is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Nuevo, that probability was 49.2% in 2020 and 49.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Nuevo is ranked the 590th 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). Nuevo was ranked the 584th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Nuevo's White Population

1,658 residents of Nuevo, or 24.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Nuevo is lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Nuevo ranks 1191st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nuevo's White population has declined by an estimated 15.1%. White residents' share of Nuevo's population has decreased from 29.0% to 24.4%.

Nuevo is more White than neighboring Lakeview (21.1% White), Romoland (21.1% White), Perris (7.4% White), and Green Acres (17% White). Nuevo is less White than neighboring Homeland (31% White).

Nuevo's Black Population

31 residents of Nuevo, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Nuevo is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Nuevo ranks 504th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nuevo's Black population has declined by an estimated 72.3%. Black residents' share of Nuevo's population has decreased from 1.7% to 0.5%.

Nuevo is more Black than neighboring Lakeview (0% Black), Romoland (0.3% Black), and Homeland (0.4% Black). Nuevo is less Black than neighboring Perris (8.2% Black), and Green Acres (1.2% Black).

Nuevo's Asian Population

6 residents of Nuevo, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Nuevo is significantly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Nuevo ranks 1124th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nuevo's Asian population has declined by an estimated 91.5%. Asian residents' share of Nuevo's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.1%.

Nuevo is more Asian than neighboring Romoland (0% Asian). Nuevo is less Asian than neighboring Lakeview (0.4% Asian), Homeland (0.7% Asian), Perris (3.5% Asian), and Green Acres (7.3% Asian).

Nuevo's Hispanic Population

4,526 residents of Nuevo, or 66.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Nuevo is significantly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Nuevo ranks 277th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nuevo's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 3.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Nuevo's population has increased from 65.0% to 66.5%.

Nuevo is less Hispanic than neighboring Lakeview (72.6% Hispanic), Romoland (75.9% Hispanic), Homeland (66.7% Hispanic), Perris (77.7% Hispanic), and Green Acres (71.2% Hispanic).

Nuevo's Native American/Other Population

23 residents of Nuevo, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Nuevo is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Nuevo ranks 1226th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nuevo's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 56.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Nuevo's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.3%.

Nuevo is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lakeview (0% Native American/Other), and Homeland (0% Native American/Other). Nuevo is less Native American/Other than neighboring Romoland (2.7% Native American/Other), Perris (1.5% Native American/Other), and Green Acres (3.3% Native American/Other).

Nuevo's Multiracial Population

559 residents of Nuevo, or 8.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Nuevo is slightly higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Nuevo ranks 1254th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nuevo's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 234.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Nuevo's population has increased from 2.5% to 8.2%.

Nuevo is more Multiracial than neighboring Lakeview (5.8% Multiracial), Romoland (0% Multiracial), Homeland (1.1% Multiracial), Perris (1.8% Multiracial), and Green Acres (0% 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.