Phelan, CA Demographics

A map of Phelan's Population by Race

Phelan, California has an estimated population of 18,496, a dramatic increase from the 13,859 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 47.0% White, 45.0% Hispanic, 3.5% Multiracial, 3.0% Asian, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 0.6% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Phelan, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Phelan has become 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 Phelan, that probability was 59.5% in 2020 and 57.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Phelan is ranked the 370th 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). Phelan was ranked the 423rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Phelan's White Population

8,702 residents of Phelan, or 47.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Phelan is considerably higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Phelan ranks 934th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Phelan's White population has grown by an estimated 25.1%. White residents' share of Phelan's population has decreased from 50.2% to 47.0%.

Phelan is more White than neighboring Piñon Hills (42.1% White), Oak Hills (40.7% White), Adelanto (8.1% White), and Mountain View Acres (24.6% White). Phelan is less White than neighboring Wrightwood (75.5% White).

Phelan's Black Population

102 residents of Phelan, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Phelan is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Phelan ranks 573rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Phelan's Black population has declined by an estimated 48.5%. Black residents' share of Phelan's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.6%.

Phelan is more Black than neighboring Piñon Hills (0.1% Black), and Wrightwood (0% Black). Phelan is less Black than neighboring Oak Hills (2.2% Black), Adelanto (15.8% Black), and Mountain View Acres (12.1% Black).

Phelan's Asian Population

552 residents of Phelan, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Phelan is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Phelan ranks 522nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Phelan's Asian population has declined by an estimated 8.0%. Asian residents' share of Phelan's population has decreased from 4.3% to 3.0%.

Phelan is more Asian than neighboring Adelanto (1.5% Asian). Phelan is less Asian than neighboring Piñon Hills (6.5% Asian), Oak Hills (5.9% Asian), Wrightwood (3.9% Asian), and Mountain View Acres (4.1% Asian).

Phelan's Hispanic Population

8,329 residents of Phelan, or 45.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Phelan is slightly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Phelan ranks 501st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Phelan's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 55.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Phelan's population has increased from 38.7% to 45.0%.

Phelan is more Hispanic than neighboring Oak Hills (44.5% Hispanic), and Wrightwood (15.3% Hispanic). Phelan is less Hispanic than neighboring Piñon Hills (48.1% Hispanic), Adelanto (68.3% Hispanic), and Mountain View Acres (56.6% Hispanic).

Phelan's Native American/Other Population

168 residents of Phelan, or 0.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Phelan is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Phelan ranks 585th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Phelan's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 22.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Phelan's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.9%.

Phelan is more Native American/Other than neighboring Piñon Hills (0.8% Native American/Other), and Mountain View Acres (0% Native American/Other). Phelan is less Native American/Other than neighboring Oak Hills (1.9% Native American/Other), Wrightwood (1.7% Native American/Other), and Adelanto (1.7% Native American/Other).

Phelan's Multiracial Population

643 residents of Phelan, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Phelan is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Phelan ranks 1027th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Phelan's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 22.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Phelan's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.5%.

Phelan is more Multiracial than neighboring Piñon Hills (2.3% Multiracial), and Mountain View Acres (2.6% Multiracial). Phelan is less Multiracial than neighboring Oak Hills (4.8% Multiracial), and Adelanto (4.5% 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.