Richvale, CA Demographics

A map of Richvale's Population by Race

Richvale, California has an estimated population of 145, a dramatic decrease from the 234 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 56.6% White, 16.6% Native American/Other, 15.9% Multiracial, 11.0% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Richvale, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Richvale has become considerably 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 Richvale, that probability was 35.9% in 2020 and 61.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Richvale is ranked the 1418th 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). Richvale was ranked the 1365th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Richvale's White Population

82 residents of Richvale, or 56.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Richvale is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Richvale ranks 284th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Richvale's White population has declined by an estimated 55.4%. White residents' share of Richvale's population has decreased from 78.6% to 56.6%.

Richvale is more White than neighboring Thermalito (50.1% White), Gridley (47.3% White), and Oroville (54.6% White). Richvale is less White than neighboring Biggs (64.7% White), and Durham (89.3% White).

Richvale's Black Population

0 residents of Richvale, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Richvale is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Richvale ranks 496th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Richvale's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Richvale's population has decreased from 1.7% to 0.0%.

Richvale is less Black than neighboring Thermalito (0.3% Black), and Oroville (3.5% Black).

Richvale's Asian Population

0 residents of Richvale, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Richvale is significantly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Richvale ranks 1350th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

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

Richvale is less Asian than neighboring Biggs (0.4% Asian), Thermalito (23.8% Asian), Gridley (1.2% Asian), and Oroville (10.2% Asian).

Richvale's Hispanic Population

16 residents of Richvale, or 11.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Richvale is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Richvale ranks 1071st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Richvale's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 51.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Richvale's population has decreased from 14.1% to 11.0%.

Richvale is more Hispanic than neighboring Durham (6.4% Hispanic). Richvale is less Hispanic than neighboring Biggs (27.4% Hispanic), Thermalito (16.7% Hispanic), Gridley (46.5% Hispanic), and Oroville (21.7% Hispanic).

Richvale's Native American/Other Population

24 residents of Richvale, or 16.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Richvale is significantly higher than in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Richvale ranks 1454th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Richvale's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 2300.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Richvale's population has increased from 0.4% to 16.6%.

Richvale is more Native American/Other than neighboring Biggs (2.7% Native American/Other), Durham (1.1% Native American/Other), Thermalito (2.6% Native American/Other), Gridley (1.7% Native American/Other), and Oroville (2.4% Native American/Other).

Richvale's Multiracial Population

23 residents of Richvale, or 15.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Richvale is considerably higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Richvale ranks 797th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Richvale's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 109.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Richvale's population has increased from 4.7% to 15.9%.

Richvale is more Multiracial than neighboring Biggs (4.7% Multiracial), Durham (3.2% Multiracial), Thermalito (6.6% Multiracial), Gridley (3.3% Multiracial), and Oroville (7.5% 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.