Salton City, CA Demographics

A map of Salton City's Population by Race

Salton City, California has an estimated population of 5,988, a large increase from the 5,155 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 78.6% Hispanic, 20.9% White, 0.3% Native American/Other, 0.2% Asian, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Salton City, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Salton City is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Salton City, that probability was 33.7% in 2020 and 33.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Salton City is ranked the 616th 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). Salton City was ranked the 652nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Salton City's White Population

1,251 residents of Salton City, or 20.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Salton City is considerably lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Salton City ranks 1353rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salton City's White population has grown by an estimated 58.0%. White residents' share of Salton City's population has increased from 15.4% to 20.9%.

Salton City is more White than neighboring North Shore (0.8% White), and Oasis (1.2% White). Salton City is less White than neighboring Salton Sea Beach (29.4% White), Desert Shores (29.5% White), and Bombay Beach (60.4% White).

Salton City's Black Population

0 residents of Salton City, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Salton City is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Salton City ranks 562nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salton City's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Salton City's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.0%.

Salton City is less Black than neighboring North Shore (0.6% Black), Bombay Beach (29.2% Black), and Oasis (0.5% Black).

Salton City's Asian Population

12 residents of Salton City, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Salton City is significantly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Salton City ranks 1309th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salton City's Asian population has declined by an estimated 57.1%. Asian residents' share of Salton City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Salton City is more Asian than neighboring Salton Sea Beach (0% Asian), Desert Shores (0% Asian), North Shore (0% Asian), and Bombay Beach (0% Asian). Salton City is less Asian than neighboring Oasis (1.5% Asian).

Salton City's Hispanic Population

4,709 residents of Salton City, or 78.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Salton City is significantly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Salton City ranks 149th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salton City's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 14.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Salton City's population has decreased from 79.9% to 78.6%.

Salton City is more Hispanic than neighboring Salton Sea Beach (70.6% Hispanic), Desert Shores (70.5% Hispanic), and Bombay Beach (0% Hispanic). Salton City is less Hispanic than neighboring North Shore (95.3% Hispanic), and Oasis (94.9% Hispanic).

Salton City's Native American/Other Population

16 residents of Salton City, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Salton City is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Salton City ranks 1083rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salton City's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 66.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Salton City's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.3%.

Salton City is more Native American/Other than neighboring Salton Sea Beach (0% Native American/Other), Desert Shores (0% Native American/Other), and Bombay Beach (0% Native American/Other). Salton City is less Native American/Other than neighboring North Shore (3.3% Native American/Other), and Oasis (1.4% Native American/Other).

Salton City's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Salton City, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Salton City is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Salton City ranks 1359th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salton City's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Salton City's population has decreased from 1.8% to 0.0%.

Salton City is less Multiracial than neighboring Bombay Beach (10.4% Multiracial), and Oasis (0.5% 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.