Parkway, CA Demographics

A map of Parkway's Population by Race

Parkway, California has an estimated population of 15,397, a decrease from the 15,962 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 46.2% Hispanic, 22.4% Asian, 14.8% Black, 11.4% White, 3.3% Multiracial, and 1.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Parkway, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Parkway has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is about as diverse as California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Parkway, that probability was 72.2% in 2020 and 70.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Parkway is ranked the 397th 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). Parkway was ranked the 393rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Parkway's White Population

1,762 residents of Parkway, or 11.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Parkway is significantly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Parkway ranks 1354th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Parkway's White population has declined by an estimated 28.1%. White residents' share of Parkway's population has decreased from 15.4% to 11.4%.

Parkway is more White than neighboring Freeport (0% White). Parkway is less White than neighboring Lemon Hill (11.9% White), Fruitridge Pocket (14.1% White), Florin (13.7% White), and Sacramento (29.3% White).

Parkway's Black Population

2,276 residents of Parkway, or 14.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Parkway is higher than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Parkway ranks 30th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Parkway's Black population has declined by an estimated 9.8%. Black residents' share of Parkway's population has decreased from 15.8% to 14.8%.

Parkway is more Black than neighboring Lemon Hill (13.6% Black), Florin (10.1% Black), Freeport (0% Black), and Sacramento (11.8% Black). Parkway is less Black than neighboring Fruitridge Pocket (19.9% Black).

Parkway's Asian Population

3,452 residents of Parkway, or 22.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Parkway is higher than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Parkway ranks 155th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Parkway's Asian population has grown by an estimated 17.3%. Asian residents' share of Parkway's population has increased from 18.4% to 22.4%.

Parkway is more Asian than neighboring Fruitridge Pocket (15.9% Asian), Freeport (0% Asian), and Sacramento (20.1% Asian). Parkway is less Asian than neighboring Lemon Hill (23.1% Asian), and Florin (35.1% Asian).

Parkway's Hispanic Population

7,121 residents of Parkway, or 46.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Parkway is higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Parkway ranks 444th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Parkway's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 1.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Parkway's population has increased from 43.9% to 46.2%.

Parkway is more Hispanic than neighboring Lemon Hill (43.7% Hispanic), Fruitridge Pocket (44.6% Hispanic), Florin (30.5% Hispanic), Freeport (0% Hispanic), and Sacramento (29.4% Hispanic).

Parkway's Native American/Other Population

271 residents of Parkway, or 1.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Parkway is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Parkway ranks 283rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Parkway's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 35.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Parkway's population has decreased from 2.7% to 1.8%.

Parkway is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fruitridge Pocket (1.2% Native American/Other), and Freeport (0% Native American/Other). Parkway is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lemon Hill (3.9% Native American/Other), Florin (4.6% Native American/Other), and Sacramento (2.5% Native American/Other).

Parkway's Multiracial Population

515 residents of Parkway, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Parkway is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Parkway ranks 1015th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Parkway's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 15.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Parkway's population has decreased from 3.8% to 3.3%.

Parkway is more Multiracial than neighboring Freeport (0% Multiracial). Parkway is less Multiracial than neighboring Lemon Hill (3.8% Multiracial), Fruitridge Pocket (4.3% Multiracial), Florin (6.1% Multiracial), and Sacramento (6.9% 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.