Reedley, CA Demographics
A map of Reedley's Population by Race
Reedley, California has an estimated population of 25,609, a slight increase from the 25,227 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.2% Hispanic, 13.7% White, 2.0% Multiracial, 1.6% Asian, 0.9% Black, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Reedley, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Reedley 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 Reedley, that probability was 34.9% in 2020 and 32.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Reedley is ranked the 300th 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). Reedley was ranked the 303rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Reedley's White Population
3,516 residents of Reedley, or 13.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Reedley is significantly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Reedley ranks 1352nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Reedley's White population has declined by an estimated 10.0%. White residents' share of Reedley's population has decreased from 15.5% to 13.7%.
Reedley is more White than neighboring El Monte Mobile Village (0% White), Dinuba (9.1% White), Delft Colony (0% White), Parlier (1.4% White), and London (5.2% White).
Reedley's Black Population
236 residents of Reedley, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Reedley is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Reedley ranks 1213th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Reedley's Black population has grown by an estimated 206.5%. Black residents' share of Reedley's population has increased from 0.3% to 0.9%.
Reedley is more Black than neighboring El Monte Mobile Village (0% Black), Dinuba (0.2% Black), Delft Colony (0% Black), and London (0% Black). Reedley is less Black than neighboring Parlier (1.6% Black).
Reedley's Asian Population
405 residents of Reedley, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Reedley is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Reedley ranks 698th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Reedley's Asian population has declined by an estimated 40.4%. Asian residents' share of Reedley's population has decreased from 2.7% to 1.6%.
Reedley is more Asian than neighboring El Monte Mobile Village (0% Asian), Dinuba (1.3% Asian), Delft Colony (0% Asian), Parlier (0.3% Asian), and London (1.3% Asian).
Reedley's Hispanic Population
20,797 residents of Reedley, or 81.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Reedley is significantly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Reedley ranks 160th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Reedley's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 4.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Reedley's population has increased from 79.1% to 81.2%.
Reedley is less Hispanic than neighboring El Monte Mobile Village (100% Hispanic), Dinuba (87.4% Hispanic), Delft Colony (100% Hispanic), Parlier (96.7% Hispanic), and London (92.8% Hispanic).
Reedley's Native American/Other Population
139 residents of Reedley, 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 Reedley is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Reedley ranks 1138th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Reedley's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 37.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Reedley's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.
Reedley is more Native American/Other than neighboring El Monte Mobile Village (0% Native American/Other), Delft Colony (0% Native American/Other), and Parlier (0.1% Native American/Other). Reedley is less Native American/Other than neighboring Dinuba (1.2% Native American/Other), and London (0.7% Native American/Other).
Reedley's Multiracial Population
516 residents of Reedley, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Reedley is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Reedley ranks 1401st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Reedley's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 37.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Reedley's population has increased from 1.5% to 2.0%.
Reedley is more Multiracial than neighboring El Monte Mobile Village (0% Multiracial), Dinuba (0.8% Multiracial), Delft Colony (0% Multiracial), Parlier (0% Multiracial), and London (0% 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.