Rancho Cordova, CA Demographics

A map of Rancho Cordova's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	37,618	35,472	46.0%	44.7%
Hispanic	17,989	17,119	22.0%	21.6%
Asian	12,035	12,171	14.7%	15.3%
Black	8,148	7,072	10.0%	8.9%
Multiracial	4,740	5,657	5.8%	7.1%
Native American/Other	1,319	1,841	1.6%	2.3%

Rancho Cordova, California has an estimated population of 81,849, an increase from the 79,332 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 46.0% White, 22.0% Hispanic, 14.7% Asian, 10.0% Black, 5.8% Multiracial, and 1.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Rancho Cordova, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Rancho Cordova has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is slightly more 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 Rancho Cordova, that probability was 71.6% in 2020 and 70.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Rancho Cordova is ranked the 107th 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). Rancho Cordova was ranked the 113th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Rancho Cordova's White Population

37,618 residents of Rancho Cordova, or 46.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Rancho Cordova is considerably higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Rancho Cordova ranks 1010th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rancho Cordova's White population has grown by an estimated 6.0%. White residents' share of Rancho Cordova's population has increased from 44.7% to 46.0%.

Rancho Cordova is less White than neighboring Mather (63.1% White), Gold River (65% White), Fair Oaks (71.1% White), Carmichael (62.3% White), and La Riviera (53.2% White).

Rancho Cordova's Black Population

8,148 residents of Rancho Cordova, or 10.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Rancho Cordova is slightly higher than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Rancho Cordova ranks 95th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rancho Cordova's Black population has grown by an estimated 15.2%. Black residents' share of Rancho Cordova's population has increased from 8.9% to 10.0%.

Rancho Cordova is more Black than neighboring Mather (1.8% Black), Gold River (3.6% Black), Fair Oaks (1.7% Black), Carmichael (6.2% Black), and La Riviera (7.6% Black).

Rancho Cordova's Asian Population

12,035 residents of Rancho Cordova, or 14.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Rancho Cordova is comparable to the share in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Rancho Cordova ranks 183rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rancho Cordova's Asian population has declined by an estimated 1.1%. Asian residents' share of Rancho Cordova's population has decreased from 15.3% to 14.7%.

Rancho Cordova is more Asian than neighboring Mather (10.1% Asian), Gold River (14.3% Asian), Fair Oaks (4.9% Asian), Carmichael (7.8% Asian), and La Riviera (10.3% Asian).

Rancho Cordova's Hispanic Population

17,989 residents of Rancho Cordova, or 22.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Rancho Cordova is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Rancho Cordova ranks 824th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rancho Cordova's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 5.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Rancho Cordova's population has remained roughly unchanged at 22.0%.

Rancho Cordova is more Hispanic than neighboring Mather (15.8% Hispanic), Gold River (11% Hispanic), Fair Oaks (14.4% Hispanic), Carmichael (15.5% Hispanic), and La Riviera (19.2% Hispanic).

Rancho Cordova's Native American/Other Population

1,319 residents of Rancho Cordova, or 1.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Rancho Cordova is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Rancho Cordova ranks 337th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rancho Cordova's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 28.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Rancho Cordova's population has decreased from 2.3% to 1.6%.

Rancho Cordova is more Native American/Other than neighboring Gold River (0.9% Native American/Other), Fair Oaks (1.5% Native American/Other), Carmichael (0.8% Native American/Other), and La Riviera (0.3% Native American/Other). Rancho Cordova is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mather (1.9% Native American/Other).

Rancho Cordova's Multiracial Population

4,740 residents of Rancho Cordova, or 5.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Rancho Cordova is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Rancho Cordova ranks 241st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rancho Cordova's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 16.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Rancho Cordova's population has decreased from 7.1% to 5.8%.

Rancho Cordova is more Multiracial than neighboring Gold River (5.1% Multiracial). Rancho Cordova is less Multiracial than neighboring Mather (7.2% Multiracial), Fair Oaks (6.4% Multiracial), Carmichael (7.4% Multiracial), and La Riviera (9.3% 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.