Ross, CA Demographics

A map of Ross's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,081	2,052	79.9%	87.8%
Multiracial	263	96	10.1%	4.1%
Hispanic	149	130	5.7%	5.6%
Asian	49	40	1.9%	1.7%
Black	32	1	1.2%	0.0%
Native American/Other	32	19	1.2%	0.8%

Ross, California has an estimated population of 2,606, a large increase from the 2,338 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.9% White, 10.1% Multiracial, 5.7% Hispanic, 1.9% Asian, 1.2% Black, and 1.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Ross, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Ross 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 Ross, that probability was 22.5% in 2020 and 34.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ross is ranked the 839th 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). Ross was ranked the 874th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ross's White Population

2,081 residents of Ross, or 79.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ross is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Ross ranks 52nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ross's White population has grown by an estimated 1.4%. White residents' share of Ross's population has decreased from 87.8% to 79.9%.

Ross is more White than neighboring Kentfield (79.8% White), San Anselmo (74.2% White), Larkspur (73.2% White), and Sleepy Hollow (79.4% White). Ross is less White than neighboring Fairfax (80.3% White).

Ross's Black Population

32 residents of Ross, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ross is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Ross ranks 1347th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ross's Black population has grown by an estimated 3100.0%. Black residents' share of Ross's population has increased from 0.0% to 1.2%.

Ross is more Black than neighboring Kentfield (0.8% Black), Larkspur (0.1% Black), and Sleepy Hollow (0.8% Black). Ross is less Black than neighboring San Anselmo (1.4% Black), and Fairfax (2% Black).

Ross's Asian Population

49 residents of Ross, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ross is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Ross ranks 906th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ross's Asian population has grown by an estimated 22.5%. Asian residents' share of Ross's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.9%.

Ross is more Asian than neighboring Sleepy Hollow (0.5% Asian). Ross is less Asian than neighboring Kentfield (5.2% Asian), San Anselmo (6.1% Asian), Larkspur (6.7% Asian), and Fairfax (3.2% Asian).

Ross's Hispanic Population

149 residents of Ross, or 5.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ross is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Ross ranks 1513th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ross's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 14.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Ross's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.7%.

Ross is less Hispanic than neighboring Kentfield (8.1% Hispanic), San Anselmo (10.5% Hispanic), Larkspur (8.8% Hispanic), Fairfax (6.8% Hispanic), and Sleepy Hollow (8.1% Hispanic).

Ross's Native American/Other Population

32 residents of Ross, or 1.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Ross is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Ross ranks 1206th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ross's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 68.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ross's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Ross is more Native American/Other than neighboring Kentfield (1.1% Native American/Other), and San Anselmo (0.6% Native American/Other). Ross is less Native American/Other than neighboring Larkspur (1.6% Native American/Other), Fairfax (2% Native American/Other), and Sleepy Hollow (3.8% Native American/Other).

Ross's Multiracial Population

263 residents of Ross, or 10.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ross is higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Ross ranks 944th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ross's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 174.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Ross's population has increased from 4.1% to 10.1%.

Ross is more Multiracial than neighboring Kentfield (5.1% Multiracial), San Anselmo (7.3% Multiracial), Larkspur (9.6% Multiracial), Fairfax (5.7% Multiracial), and Sleepy Hollow (7.4% 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.