Rio Dell, CA Demographics

A map of Rio Dell's Population by Race

Rio Dell, California has an estimated population of 3,349, a less than 1% change from the 3,379 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 55.8% White, 27.7% Hispanic, 9.4% Multiracial, 2.7% Asian, 2.4% Native American/Other, and 2.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Rio Dell, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Rio Dell 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 Rio Dell, that probability was 43.6% in 2020 and 60.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Rio Dell is ranked the 762nd 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). Rio Dell was ranked the 762nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Rio Dell's White Population

1,869 residents of Rio Dell, or 55.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Rio Dell is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Rio Dell ranks 470th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rio Dell's White population has declined by an estimated 24.5%. White residents' share of Rio Dell's population has decreased from 73.3% to 55.8%.

Rio Dell is more White than neighboring Scotia (54.6% White). Rio Dell is less White than neighboring Hydesville (74% White), Fortuna (61.2% White), Ferndale (77.5% White), and Loleta (77.7% White).

Rio Dell's Black Population

68 residents of Rio Dell, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Rio Dell is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Rio Dell ranks 824th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rio Dell's Black population has grown by an estimated 142.9%. Black residents' share of Rio Dell's population has increased from 0.8% to 2.0%.

Rio Dell is more Black than neighboring Scotia (0% Black), Hydesville (0% Black), Ferndale (0% Black), and Loleta (0% Black).

Rio Dell's Asian Population

89 residents of Rio Dell, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Rio Dell is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Rio Dell ranks 1240th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rio Dell's Asian population has grown by an estimated 270.8%. Asian residents' share of Rio Dell's population has increased from 0.7% to 2.7%.

Rio Dell is more Asian than neighboring Scotia (0% Asian), Hydesville (1.4% Asian), Ferndale (2.2% Asian), and Loleta (0% Asian). Rio Dell is less Asian than neighboring Fortuna (2.8% Asian).

Rio Dell's Hispanic Population

928 residents of Rio Dell, or 27.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Rio Dell is considerably lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Rio Dell ranks 1052nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rio Dell's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 90.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Rio Dell's population has increased from 14.4% to 27.7%.

Rio Dell is more Hispanic than neighboring Scotia (12.8% Hispanic), Hydesville (18.5% Hispanic), Fortuna (26.7% Hispanic), Ferndale (10.9% Hispanic), and Loleta (3.7% Hispanic).

Rio Dell's Native American/Other Population

81 residents of Rio Dell, 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 Rio Dell is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Rio Dell ranks 193rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rio Dell's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 30.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Rio Dell's population has decreased from 3.5% to 2.4%.

Rio Dell is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hydesville (0.1% Native American/Other), Fortuna (2.3% Native American/Other), and Ferndale (0.1% Native American/Other). Rio Dell is less Native American/Other than neighboring Scotia (8.9% Native American/Other), and Loleta (7.1% Native American/Other).

Rio Dell's Multiracial Population

314 residents of Rio Dell, or 9.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Rio Dell is slightly higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Rio Dell ranks 219th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rio Dell's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 27.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Rio Dell's population has increased from 7.3% to 9.4%.

Rio Dell is more Multiracial than neighboring Hydesville (6% Multiracial), Fortuna (5% Multiracial), and Ferndale (9.3% Multiracial). Rio Dell is less Multiracial than neighboring Scotia (23.7% Multiracial), and Loleta (11.5% 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.