Orcutt, CA Demographics

A map of Orcutt's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	16,015	17,953	50.9%	56.0%
Hispanic	12,239	10,570	38.9%	33.0%
Multiracial	1,669	1,663	5.3%	5.2%
Asian	962	1,160	3.1%	3.6%
Black	412	337	1.3%	1.1%
Native American/Other	157	351	0.5%	1.1%

Orcutt, California has an estimated population of 31,454, a slight decrease from the 32,034 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 50.9% White, 38.9% Hispanic, 5.3% Multiracial, 3.1% Asian, 1.3% Black, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Orcutt, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Orcutt has become 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 Orcutt, that probability was 57.3% in 2020 and 58.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Orcutt is ranked the 260th 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). Orcutt was ranked the 257th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Orcutt's White Population

16,015 residents of Orcutt, or 50.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Orcutt is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Orcutt ranks 845th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Orcutt's White population has declined by an estimated 10.8%. White residents' share of Orcutt's population has decreased from 56.0% to 50.9%.

Orcutt is more White than neighboring Santa Maria (13.8% White), and Casmalia (49.1% White). Orcutt is less White than neighboring Garey (100% White), Sisquoc (58.2% White), and Vandenberg AFB (55.3% White).

Orcutt's Black Population

412 residents of Orcutt, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Orcutt is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Orcutt ranks 696th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Orcutt's Black population has grown by an estimated 22.3%. Black residents' share of Orcutt's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.3%.

Orcutt is more Black than neighboring Santa Maria (0.8% Black), Garey (0% Black), and Casmalia (0% Black). Orcutt is less Black than neighboring Sisquoc (3.2% Black), and Vandenberg AFB (8.7% Black).

Orcutt's Asian Population

962 residents of Orcutt, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Orcutt is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Orcutt ranks 595th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Orcutt's Asian population has declined by an estimated 17.1%. Asian residents' share of Orcutt's population has decreased from 3.6% to 3.1%.

Orcutt is more Asian than neighboring Garey (0% Asian), Casmalia (0% Asian), and Sisquoc (1.3% Asian). Orcutt is less Asian than neighboring Santa Maria (4.2% Asian), and Vandenberg AFB (5% Asian).

Orcutt's Hispanic Population

12,239 residents of Orcutt, or 38.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Orcutt is comparable to the share in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Orcutt ranks 592nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Orcutt's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 15.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Orcutt's population has increased from 33.0% to 38.9%.

Orcutt is more Hispanic than neighboring Garey (0% Hispanic), Sisquoc (31.6% Hispanic), and Vandenberg AFB (17.5% Hispanic). Orcutt is less Hispanic than neighboring Santa Maria (79.1% Hispanic), and Casmalia (50.9% Hispanic).

Orcutt's Native American/Other Population

157 residents of Orcutt, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Orcutt is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Orcutt ranks 922nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Orcutt's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 55.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Orcutt's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.5%.

Orcutt is more Native American/Other than neighboring Santa Maria (0.4% Native American/Other), Garey (0% Native American/Other), and Casmalia (0% Native American/Other). Orcutt is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sisquoc (5.7% Native American/Other), and Vandenberg AFB (1.8% Native American/Other).

Orcutt's Multiracial Population

1,669 residents of Orcutt, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Orcutt is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Orcutt ranks 673rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Orcutt's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Orcutt's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.3%.

Orcutt is more Multiracial than neighboring Santa Maria (1.7% Multiracial), Garey (0% Multiracial), Casmalia (0% Multiracial), and Sisquoc (0% Multiracial). Orcutt is less Multiracial than neighboring Vandenberg AFB (11.7% 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.