Parkwood, CA Demographics

A map of Parkwood's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	1,372	1,929	78.0%	83.6%
White	364	232	20.7%	10.1%
Black	22	73	1.3%	3.2%
Asian	0	20	0.0%	0.9%
Native American/Other	0	22	0.0%	1.0%
Multiracial	0	31	0.0%	1.3%

Parkwood, California has an estimated population of 1,758, a large decrease from the 2,307 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 78.0% Hispanic, 20.7% White, 1.3% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Parkwood, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Parkwood 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 Parkwood, that probability was 28.9% in 2020 and 34.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Parkwood is ranked the 925th 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). Parkwood was ranked the 876th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Parkwood's White Population

364 residents of Parkwood, or 20.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Parkwood is considerably lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Parkwood ranks 1439th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Parkwood's White population has grown by an estimated 56.9%. White residents' share of Parkwood's population has increased from 10.1% to 20.7%.

Parkwood is more White than neighboring Parksdale (1.7% White), Madera (12.2% White), La Vina (0% White), Madera Acres (15.1% White), and Biola (3.6% White).

Parkwood's Black Population

22 residents of Parkwood, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Parkwood is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Parkwood ranks 311th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Parkwood's Black population has declined by an estimated 69.9%. Black residents' share of Parkwood's population has decreased from 3.2% to 1.3%.

Parkwood is more Black than neighboring La Vina (0% Black), Madera Acres (0.6% Black), and Biola (0% Black). Parkwood is less Black than neighboring Parksdale (2.1% Black), and Madera (2.9% Black).

Parkwood's Asian Population

0 residents of Parkwood, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Parkwood is significantly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Parkwood ranks 1182nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Parkwood's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Parkwood's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Parkwood is less Asian than neighboring Parksdale (1.8% Asian), Madera (1.3% Asian), and Madera Acres (1.6% Asian).

Parkwood's Hispanic Population

1,372 residents of Parkwood, or 78.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Parkwood is significantly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Parkwood ranks 126th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Parkwood's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 28.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Parkwood's population has decreased from 83.6% to 78.0%.

Parkwood is more Hispanic than neighboring Madera Acres (77.9% Hispanic). Parkwood is less Hispanic than neighboring Parksdale (91.1% Hispanic), Madera (81.1% Hispanic), La Vina (100% Hispanic), and Biola (96.4% Hispanic).

Parkwood's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Parkwood, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Parkwood is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Parkwood ranks 1068th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Parkwood's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Parkwood's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Parkwood is less Native American/Other than neighboring Parksdale (1.6% Native American/Other), Madera (0.6% Native American/Other), and Madera Acres (1.7% Native American/Other).

Parkwood's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Parkwood, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Parkwood is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Parkwood ranks 1422nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Parkwood's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Parkwood's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.0%.

Parkwood is less Multiracial than neighboring Parksdale (1.6% Multiracial), Madera (1.8% Multiracial), and Madera Acres (3.1% 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.