Pacheco, CA Demographics

A map of Pacheco's Population by Race

Pacheco, California has an estimated population of 4,325, an increase from the 4,183 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 53.0% White, 20.4% Hispanic, 10.7% Asian, 8.3% Multiracial, 7.5% Black, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Pacheco, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Pacheco is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is 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 Pacheco, that probability was 65.4% in 2020 and 65.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Pacheco is ranked the 691st 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). Pacheco was ranked the 702nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Pacheco's White Population

2,291 residents of Pacheco, or 53.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Pacheco is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Pacheco ranks 970th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pacheco's White population has grown by an estimated 14.8%. White residents' share of Pacheco's population has increased from 47.7% to 53.0%.

Pacheco is more White than neighboring Vine Hill (51.9% White). Pacheco is less White than neighboring Pleasant Hill (55.4% White), Martinez (58.9% White), Mountain View (60.3% White), and Clyde (60.6% White).

Pacheco's Black Population

325 residents of Pacheco, or 7.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Pacheco is slightly higher than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Pacheco ranks 485th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pacheco's Black population has grown by an estimated 339.2%. Black residents' share of Pacheco's population has increased from 1.8% to 7.5%.

Pacheco is more Black than neighboring Vine Hill (7.3% Black), Pleasant Hill (4% Black), Martinez (2.2% Black), Mountain View (1.6% Black), and Clyde (0% Black).

Pacheco's Asian Population

461 residents of Pacheco, or 10.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Pacheco is slightly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Pacheco ranks 275th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pacheco's Asian population has declined by an estimated 1.9%. Asian residents' share of Pacheco's population has decreased from 11.2% to 10.7%.

Pacheco is more Asian than neighboring Vine Hill (6.9% Asian), Martinez (10% Asian), Mountain View (8.2% Asian), and Clyde (2.5% Asian). Pacheco is less Asian than neighboring Pleasant Hill (16.6% Asian).

Pacheco's Hispanic Population

881 residents of Pacheco, or 20.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Pacheco is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Pacheco ranks 608th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pacheco's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 33.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Pacheco's population has decreased from 31.8% to 20.4%.

Pacheco is more Hispanic than neighboring Pleasant Hill (14.7% Hispanic), and Martinez (20.2% Hispanic). Pacheco is less Hispanic than neighboring Vine Hill (23.9% Hispanic), Mountain View (25.4% Hispanic), and Clyde (28.5% Hispanic).

Pacheco's Native American/Other Population

6 residents of Pacheco, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Pacheco is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Pacheco ranks 848th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pacheco's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 87.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Pacheco's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.1%.

Pacheco is more Native American/Other than neighboring Mountain View (0% Native American/Other), and Clyde (0% Native American/Other). Pacheco is less Native American/Other than neighboring Vine Hill (0.6% Native American/Other), Pleasant Hill (1.6% Native American/Other), and Martinez (0.5% Native American/Other).

Pacheco's Multiracial Population

361 residents of Pacheco, or 8.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Pacheco is slightly higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Pacheco ranks 393rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pacheco's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 36.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Pacheco's population has increased from 6.3% to 8.3%.

Pacheco is more Multiracial than neighboring Pleasant Hill (7.8% Multiracial), Martinez (8.1% Multiracial), and Mountain View (4.5% Multiracial). Pacheco is less Multiracial than neighboring Vine Hill (9.4% Multiracial), and Clyde (8.4% 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.