Paskenta, CA Demographics

A map of Paskenta's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	52	98	85.2%	89.1%
Hispanic	5	5	8.2%	4.5%
Multiracial	4	4	6.6%	3.6%
Black	0	2	0.0%	1.8%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Native American/Other	0	1	0.0%	0.9%

Paskenta, California has an estimated population of 61, a dramatic decrease from the 110 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.2% White, 8.2% Hispanic, 6.6% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Paskenta, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Paskenta 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 Paskenta, that probability was 20.3% in 2020 and 26.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Paskenta is ranked the 1506th 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). Paskenta was ranked the 1488th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Paskenta's White Population

52 residents of Paskenta, or 85.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Paskenta is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Paskenta ranks 38th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paskenta's White population has declined by an estimated 46.9%. White residents' share of Paskenta's population has decreased from 89.1% to 85.2%.

Paskenta is more White than neighboring Flournoy (76.1% White), Rancho Tehama Reserve (77.3% White), Corning (31.4% White), and Richfield (65.5% White). Paskenta is less White than neighboring Elk Creek (100% White).

Paskenta's Black Population

0 residents of Paskenta, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Paskenta is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Paskenta ranks 472nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paskenta's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Paskenta's population has decreased from 1.8% to 0.0%.

Paskenta's Asian Population

0 residents of Paskenta, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Paskenta is significantly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Paskenta ranks 1439th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paskenta's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Paskenta's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Paskenta is less Asian than neighboring Corning (2.9% Asian).

Paskenta's Hispanic Population

5 residents of Paskenta, or 8.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Paskenta is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Paskenta ranks 1547th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paskenta's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Paskenta's population has increased from 4.5% to 8.2%.

Paskenta is more Hispanic than neighboring Elk Creek (0% Hispanic). Paskenta is less Hispanic than neighboring Flournoy (22.8% Hispanic), Rancho Tehama Reserve (19.5% Hispanic), Corning (63.2% Hispanic), and Richfield (34% Hispanic).

Paskenta's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Paskenta, 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 Paskenta is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Paskenta ranks 1109th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paskenta's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Paskenta's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Paskenta is less Native American/Other than neighboring Rancho Tehama Reserve (0.3% Native American/Other), and Corning (0.8% Native American/Other).

Paskenta's Multiracial Population

4 residents of Paskenta, or 6.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Paskenta is slightly higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Paskenta ranks 1062nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paskenta's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Paskenta's population has increased from 3.6% to 6.6%.

Paskenta is more Multiracial than neighboring Flournoy (1.1% Multiracial), Rancho Tehama Reserve (2.9% Multiracial), Elk Creek (0% Multiracial), Corning (1.6% Multiracial), and Richfield (0.5% 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.