Red Bluff, CA Demographics

A map of Red Bluff's Population by Race

Red Bluff, California has an estimated population of 14,549, a slight decrease from the 14,710 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 60.6% White, 28.2% Hispanic, 4.2% Multiracial, 3.0% Black, 2.4% Native American/Other, and 1.6% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Red Bluff, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Red Bluff 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 Red Bluff, that probability was 53.0% in 2020 and 54.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Red Bluff is ranked the 408th 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). Red Bluff was ranked the 407th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Red Bluff's White Population

8,821 residents of Red Bluff, or 60.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Red Bluff is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Red Bluff ranks 701st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Red Bluff's White population has declined by an estimated 5.7%. White residents' share of Red Bluff's population has decreased from 63.6% to 60.6%.

Red Bluff is more White than neighboring Proberta (37.6% White), and Gerber (28% White). Red Bluff is less White than neighboring Bend (62.4% White), Las Flores CDP (Tehama County) (100% White), and Lake California (69.5% White).

Red Bluff's Black Population

439 residents of Red Bluff, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Red Bluff is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Red Bluff ranks 703rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Red Bluff's Black population has grown by an estimated 186.9%. Black residents' share of Red Bluff's population has increased from 1.0% to 3.0%.

Red Bluff is more Black than neighboring Bend (0% Black), Proberta (0% Black), Las Flores CDP (Tehama County) (0% Black), Gerber (0% Black), and Lake California (0% Black).

Red Bluff's Asian Population

226 residents of Red Bluff, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Red Bluff is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Red Bluff ranks 987th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Red Bluff's Asian population has grown by an estimated 5.1%. Asian residents' share of Red Bluff's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.6%.

Red Bluff is more Asian than neighboring Proberta (0% Asian), Las Flores CDP (Tehama County) (0% Asian), Gerber (0% Asian), and Lake California (0% Asian). Red Bluff is less Asian than neighboring Bend (13.2% Asian).

Red Bluff's Hispanic Population

4,106 residents of Red Bluff, or 28.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Red Bluff is considerably lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Red Bluff ranks 764th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Red Bluff's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 14.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Red Bluff's population has increased from 24.5% to 28.2%.

Red Bluff is more Hispanic than neighboring Bend (0% Hispanic), Las Flores CDP (Tehama County) (0% Hispanic), and Lake California (7.1% Hispanic). Red Bluff is less Hispanic than neighboring Proberta (62.4% Hispanic), and Gerber (65.8% Hispanic).

Red Bluff's Native American/Other Population

349 residents of Red Bluff, or 2.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Red Bluff is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Red Bluff ranks 232nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Red Bluff's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 21.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Red Bluff's population has decreased from 3.0% to 2.4%.

Red Bluff is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bend (0% Native American/Other), Proberta (0% Native American/Other), and Las Flores CDP (Tehama County) (0% Native American/Other). Red Bluff is less Native American/Other than neighboring Gerber (2.5% Native American/Other), and Lake California (7% Native American/Other).

Red Bluff's Multiracial Population

608 residents of Red Bluff, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Red Bluff is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Red Bluff ranks 376th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Red Bluff's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 35.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Red Bluff's population has decreased from 6.4% to 4.2%.

Red Bluff is more Multiracial than neighboring Proberta (0% Multiracial), Las Flores CDP (Tehama County) (0% Multiracial), and Gerber (3.7% Multiracial). Red Bluff is less Multiracial than neighboring Bend (24.5% Multiracial), and Lake California (16.4% 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.