Penngrove, CA Demographics

A map of Penngrove's Population by Race

Penngrove, California has an estimated population of 2,119, a large decrease from the 2,637 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 80.6% White, 9.3% Multiracial, 7.7% Hispanic, 1.7% Black, 0.7% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Penngrove, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Penngrove 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 Penngrove, that probability was 43.7% in 2020 and 33.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Penngrove is ranked the 890th 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). Penngrove was ranked the 835th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Penngrove's White Population

1,707 residents of Penngrove, or 80.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Penngrove is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Penngrove ranks 484th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Penngrove's White population has declined by an estimated 11.1%. White residents' share of Penngrove's population has increased from 72.8% to 80.6%.

Penngrove is more White than neighboring Sonoma State University (38.2% White), Cotati (67.4% White), Rohnert Park (51.4% White), Petaluma (66.8% White), and Petaluma Center (39.1% White).

Penngrove's Black Population

37 residents of Penngrove, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Penngrove is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Penngrove ranks 819th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Penngrove's Black population has grown by an estimated 68.2%. Black residents' share of Penngrove's population has increased from 0.8% to 1.7%.

Penngrove is more Black than neighboring Cotati (1.2% Black), and Petaluma (1.2% Black). Penngrove is less Black than neighboring Sonoma State University (10.3% Black), Rohnert Park (2.1% Black), and Petaluma Center (7.6% Black).

Penngrove's Asian Population

14 residents of Penngrove, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Penngrove is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Penngrove ranks 764th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Penngrove's Asian population has declined by an estimated 77.0%. Asian residents' share of Penngrove's population has decreased from 2.3% to 0.7%.

Penngrove is less Asian than neighboring Sonoma State University (12.7% Asian), Cotati (2.8% Asian), Rohnert Park (6.5% Asian), Petaluma (3.7% Asian), and Petaluma Center (2.4% Asian).

Penngrove's Hispanic Population

164 residents of Penngrove, or 7.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Penngrove is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Penngrove ranks 973rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Penngrove's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 62.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Penngrove's population has decreased from 16.8% to 7.7%.

Penngrove is less Hispanic than neighboring Sonoma State University (29.9% Hispanic), Cotati (20.7% Hispanic), Rohnert Park (32.8% Hispanic), Petaluma (21.7% Hispanic), and Petaluma Center (39.8% Hispanic).

Penngrove's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Penngrove, 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 Penngrove is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Penngrove ranks 481st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Penngrove's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Penngrove's population has decreased from 1.8% to 0.0%.

Penngrove is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sonoma State University (1% Native American/Other), Cotati (0.4% Native American/Other), Rohnert Park (1.9% Native American/Other), and Petaluma (0.8% Native American/Other).

Penngrove's Multiracial Population

197 residents of Penngrove, or 9.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Penngrove is slightly higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Penngrove ranks 604th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Penngrove's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 36.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Penngrove's population has increased from 5.5% to 9.3%.

Penngrove is more Multiracial than neighboring Sonoma State University (8% Multiracial), Cotati (7.6% Multiracial), Rohnert Park (5.3% Multiracial), and Petaluma (5.7% Multiracial). Penngrove is less Multiracial than neighboring Petaluma Center (11.1% 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.