Prunedale, CA Demographics

A map of Prunedale's Population by Race

Prunedale, California has an estimated population of 19,723, an increase from the 18,885 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 50.0% Hispanic, 36.3% White, 6.5% Multiracial, 4.7% Asian, 1.4% Black, and 1.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Prunedale, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Prunedale has become 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 Prunedale, that probability was 57.5% in 2020 and 61.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Prunedale is ranked the 351st 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). Prunedale was ranked the 368th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Prunedale's White Population

7,163 residents of Prunedale, or 36.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Prunedale is slightly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Prunedale ranks 1075th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Prunedale's White population has declined by an estimated 1.9%. White residents' share of Prunedale's population has decreased from 38.7% to 36.3%.

Prunedale is more White than neighboring Las Lomas (3.2% White), Castroville (2.8% White), and Boronda (11.8% White). Prunedale is less White than neighboring Elkhorn (50.6% White), and Aromas (50.2% White).

Prunedale's Black Population

268 residents of Prunedale, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Prunedale is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Prunedale ranks 976th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Prunedale's Black population has grown by an estimated 135.1%. Black residents' share of Prunedale's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.4%.

Prunedale is more Black than neighboring Elkhorn (0% Black), Aromas (0.4% Black), Las Lomas (0% Black), Castroville (1.1% Black), and Boronda (0% Black).

Prunedale's Asian Population

923 residents of Prunedale, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Prunedale is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Prunedale ranks 637th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Prunedale's Asian population has grown by an estimated 53.3%. Asian residents' share of Prunedale's population has increased from 3.2% to 4.7%.

Prunedale is more Asian than neighboring Elkhorn (1.9% Asian), Aromas (0% Asian), Las Lomas (0% Asian), and Castroville (1.1% Asian). Prunedale is less Asian than neighboring Boronda (11.3% Asian).

Prunedale's Hispanic Population

9,855 residents of Prunedale, or 50.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Prunedale is higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Prunedale ranks 379th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Prunedale's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Prunedale's population has decreased from 52.3% to 50.0%.

Prunedale is more Hispanic than neighboring Elkhorn (36.7% Hispanic), and Aromas (42.6% Hispanic). Prunedale is less Hispanic than neighboring Las Lomas (96.8% Hispanic), Castroville (91.3% Hispanic), and Boronda (75.5% Hispanic).

Prunedale's Native American/Other Population

228 residents of Prunedale, or 1.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Prunedale is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Prunedale ranks 749th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Prunedale's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 6.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Prunedale's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Prunedale is more Native American/Other than neighboring Elkhorn (0% Native American/Other), Aromas (0% Native American/Other), Las Lomas (0% Native American/Other), Castroville (0.4% Native American/Other), and Boronda (0% Native American/Other).

Prunedale's Multiracial Population

1,286 residents of Prunedale, or 6.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Prunedale is slightly higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Prunedale ranks 975th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Prunedale's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 70.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Prunedale's population has increased from 4.0% to 6.5%.

Prunedale is more Multiracial than neighboring Las Lomas (0% Multiracial), Castroville (3.3% Multiracial), and Boronda (1.4% Multiracial). Prunedale is less Multiracial than neighboring Elkhorn (10.9% Multiracial), and Aromas (6.8% 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.