Portola, CA Demographics

A map of Portola's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,778	1,491	72.8%	71.0%
Hispanic	407	402	16.7%	19.1%
Asian	137	17	5.6%	0.8%
Multiracial	107	135	4.4%	6.4%
Native American/Other	12	46	0.5%	2.2%
Black	0	9	0.0%	0.4%

Portola, California has an estimated population of 2,441, a large increase from the 2,100 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 72.8% White, 16.7% Hispanic, 5.6% Asian, 4.4% Multiracial, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Portola, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Portola 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 Portola, that probability was 45.5% in 2020 and 43.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Portola is ranked the 854th 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). Portola was ranked the 890th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Portola's White Population

1,778 residents of Portola, or 72.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Portola is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Portola ranks 544th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Portola's White population has grown by an estimated 19.2%. White residents' share of Portola's population has increased from 71.0% to 72.8%.

Portola is more White than neighboring Delleker (70.9% White), Lake Davis (0% White), and Beckwourth (67.5% White). Portola is less White than neighboring Iron Horse (79.7% White), and Gold Mountain (100% White).

Portola's Black Population

0 residents of Portola, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Portola is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Portola ranks 1117th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

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

Portola's Asian Population

137 residents of Portola, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Portola is lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Portola ranks 1208th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Portola's Asian population has grown by an estimated 705.9%. Asian residents' share of Portola's population has increased from 0.8% to 5.6%.

Portola is more Asian than neighboring Delleker (0% Asian), Lake Davis (0% Asian), Iron Horse (0% Asian), Beckwourth (0% Asian), and Gold Mountain (0% Asian).

Portola's Hispanic Population

407 residents of Portola, or 16.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Portola is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Portola ranks 891st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Portola's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 1.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Portola's population has decreased from 19.1% to 16.7%.

Portola is more Hispanic than neighboring Lake Davis (0% Hispanic), Beckwourth (6.2% Hispanic), and Gold Mountain (0% Hispanic). Portola is less Hispanic than neighboring Delleker (29.1% Hispanic), and Iron Horse (20.3% Hispanic).

Portola's Native American/Other Population

12 residents of Portola, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Portola is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Portola ranks 364th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Portola's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 73.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Portola's population has decreased from 2.2% to 0.5%.

Portola is more Native American/Other than neighboring Delleker (0% Native American/Other), Lake Davis (0% Native American/Other), Iron Horse (0% Native American/Other), Beckwourth (0% Native American/Other), and Gold Mountain (0% Native American/Other).

Portola's Multiracial Population

107 residents of Portola, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Portola is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Portola ranks 375th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Portola's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 20.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Portola's population has decreased from 6.4% to 4.4%.

Portola is more Multiracial than neighboring Delleker (0% Multiracial), Lake Davis (0% Multiracial), Iron Horse (0% Multiracial), and Gold Mountain (0% Multiracial). Portola is less Multiracial than neighboring Beckwourth (26.3% 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.