Occidental, CA Demographics

A map of Occidental's Population by Race

Occidental, California has an estimated population of 1,225, an increase from the 1,132 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 62.4% White, 24.8% Native American/Other, 8.1% Multiracial, 4.7% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Occidental, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Occidental 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 Occidental, that probability was 31.7% in 2020 and 54.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Occidental is ranked the 1011th 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). Occidental was ranked the 1042nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Occidental's White Population

764 residents of Occidental, or 62.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Occidental is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Occidental ranks 173rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Occidental's White population has declined by an estimated 17.7%. White residents' share of Occidental's population has decreased from 82.0% to 62.4%.

Occidental is more White than neighboring Valley Ford (0% White). Occidental is less White than neighboring Bodega (85.8% White), Graton (72% White), Forestville (63.4% White), and Monte Rio (87.8% White).

Occidental's Black Population

0 residents of Occidental, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Occidental is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Occidental ranks 1103rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

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

Occidental is less Black than neighboring Graton (0.9% Black), and Forestville (3.6% Black).

Occidental's Asian Population

0 residents of Occidental, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Occidental is significantly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Occidental ranks 922nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Occidental's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Occidental's population has decreased from 1.7% to 0.0%.

Occidental is less Asian than neighboring Graton (0.8% Asian), and Forestville (2.4% Asian).

Occidental's Hispanic Population

58 residents of Occidental, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Occidental is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Occidental ranks 1424th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Occidental's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 29.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Occidental's population has decreased from 7.2% to 4.7%.

Occidental is more Hispanic than neighboring Bodega (0% Hispanic), and Valley Ford (0% Hispanic). Occidental is less Hispanic than neighboring Graton (16.9% Hispanic), Forestville (17.1% Hispanic), and Monte Rio (11% Hispanic).

Occidental's Native American/Other Population

304 residents of Occidental, or 24.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Occidental is significantly higher than in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Occidental ranks 578th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Occidental's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 1588.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Occidental's population has increased from 1.6% to 24.8%.

Occidental is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bodega (0% Native American/Other), Graton (0% Native American/Other), Valley Ford (0% Native American/Other), Forestville (3.2% Native American/Other), and Monte Rio (0.6% Native American/Other).

Occidental's Multiracial Population

99 residents of Occidental, or 8.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Occidental is slightly higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Occidental ranks 257th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Occidental's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 23.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Occidental's population has increased from 7.1% to 8.1%.

Occidental is more Multiracial than neighboring Valley Ford (0% Multiracial), and Monte Rio (0.7% Multiracial). Occidental is less Multiracial than neighboring Bodega (14.2% Multiracial), Graton (9.2% Multiracial), and Forestville (10.4% 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.