Palo Cedro, CA Demographics

A map of Palo Cedro's Population by Race

Palo Cedro, California has an estimated population of 3,685, a large increase from the 2,931 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.3% White, 7.5% Multiracial, 2.6% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, 0.7% Asian, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Palo Cedro, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Palo Cedro 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 Palo Cedro, that probability was 31.8% in 2020 and 21.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Palo Cedro is ranked the 732nd 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). Palo Cedro was ranked the 811th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Palo Cedro's White Population

3,255 residents of Palo Cedro, or 88.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Palo Cedro is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Palo Cedro ranks 176th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palo Cedro's White population has grown by an estimated 35.5%. White residents' share of Palo Cedro's population has increased from 82.0% to 88.3%.

Palo Cedro is more White than neighboring Millville (76.6% White), Bella Vista (82% White), Redding (72.8% White), Anderson (74.6% White), and Jones Valley (68% White).

Palo Cedro's Black Population

0 residents of Palo Cedro, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Palo Cedro is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Palo Cedro ranks 970th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palo Cedro's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Palo Cedro's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Palo Cedro is less Black than neighboring Redding (1.2% Black).

Palo Cedro's Asian Population

27 residents of Palo Cedro, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Palo Cedro is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Palo Cedro ranks 875th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palo Cedro's Asian population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Asian residents' share of Palo Cedro's population has decreased from 1.8% to 0.7%.

Palo Cedro is more Asian than neighboring Millville (0% Asian). Palo Cedro is less Asian than neighboring Bella Vista (5.6% Asian), Redding (3.8% Asian), Anderson (2.9% Asian), and Jones Valley (6.4% Asian).

Palo Cedro's Hispanic Population

96 residents of Palo Cedro, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Palo Cedro is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Palo Cedro ranks 1440th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palo Cedro's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 53.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Palo Cedro's population has decreased from 7.1% to 2.6%.

Palo Cedro is less Hispanic than neighboring Millville (5.1% Hispanic), Bella Vista (8% Hispanic), Redding (13.8% Hispanic), Anderson (11.8% Hispanic), and Jones Valley (8.6% Hispanic).

Palo Cedro's Native American/Other Population

30 residents of Palo Cedro, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Palo Cedro is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Palo Cedro ranks 550th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palo Cedro's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 37.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Palo Cedro's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.8%.

Palo Cedro is less Native American/Other than neighboring Millville (0.9% Native American/Other), Bella Vista (1.2% Native American/Other), Redding (1.9% Native American/Other), Anderson (5.6% Native American/Other), and Jones Valley (5.3% Native American/Other).

Palo Cedro's Multiracial Population

277 residents of Palo Cedro, or 7.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Palo Cedro is slightly higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Palo Cedro ranks 293rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palo Cedro's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 37.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Palo Cedro's population has increased from 6.9% to 7.5%.

Palo Cedro is more Multiracial than neighboring Bella Vista (3.1% Multiracial), Redding (6.7% Multiracial), and Anderson (5.2% Multiracial). Palo Cedro is less Multiracial than neighboring Millville (17.5% Multiracial), and Jones Valley (11.8% 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.