Point Arena, CA Demographics

A map of Point Arena's Population by Race

Point Arena, California has an estimated population of 789, a dramatic increase from the 460 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 59.7% Hispanic, 31.1% White, 9.3% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Point Arena, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Point Arena 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 Point Arena, that probability was 59.8% in 2020 and 53.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Point Arena is ranked the 1129th 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). Point Arena was ranked the 1234th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Point Arena's White Population

245 residents of Point Arena, or 31.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Point Arena is slightly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Point Arena ranks 871st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Point Arena's White population has declined by an estimated 2.4%. White residents' share of Point Arena's population has decreased from 54.6% to 31.1%.

Point Arena is more White than neighboring Manchester (13.6% White), and Anchor Bay (28% White). Point Arena is less White than neighboring Philo (98.3% White), Sea Ranch (82.2% White), and Albion (90.4% White).

Point Arena's Black Population

0 residents of Point Arena, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Point Arena is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Point Arena ranks 1108th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Point Arena's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Point Arena's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Point Arena's Asian Population

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

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

Point Arena is less Asian than neighboring Sea Ranch (4.7% Asian), and Albion (4.8% Asian).

Point Arena's Hispanic Population

471 residents of Point Arena, or 59.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Point Arena is significantly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Point Arena ranks 635th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Point Arena's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 234.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Point Arena's population has increased from 30.7% to 59.7%.

Point Arena is more Hispanic than neighboring Philo (1.7% Hispanic), Sea Ranch (2.6% Hispanic), and Albion (0% Hispanic). Point Arena is less Hispanic than neighboring Manchester (86.4% Hispanic), and Anchor Bay (71.1% Hispanic).

Point Arena's Native American/Other Population

73 residents of Point Arena, or 9.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Point Arena is higher than in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Point Arena ranks 49th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Point Arena's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 114.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Point Arena's population has increased from 7.4% to 9.3%.

Point Arena is more Native American/Other than neighboring Manchester (0% Native American/Other), Anchor Bay (0% Native American/Other), Philo (0% Native American/Other), Sea Ranch (1.6% Native American/Other), and Albion (0% Native American/Other).

Point Arena's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Point Arena, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Point Arena is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Point Arena ranks 276th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Point Arena's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Point Arena's population has decreased from 7.0% to 0.0%.

Point Arena is less Multiracial than neighboring Anchor Bay (0.9% Multiracial), Sea Ranch (8.9% Multiracial), and Albion (4.8% 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.