San Ardo, CA Demographics

A map of San Ardo's Population by Race

San Ardo, California has an estimated population of 462, a large increase from the 392 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.0% Hispanic, 12.8% White, 3.2% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of San Ardo, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

San Ardo has become considerably 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 San Ardo, that probability was 34.3% in 2020 and 27.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

San Ardo is ranked the 1236th 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). San Ardo was ranked the 1263rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

San Ardo's White Population

59 residents of San Ardo, or 12.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in San Ardo is significantly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. San Ardo ranks 1323rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Ardo's White population has declined by an estimated 14.5%. White residents' share of San Ardo's population has decreased from 17.6% to 12.8%.

San Ardo is more White than neighboring San Lucas (11.9% White). San Ardo is less White than neighboring Bradley (67.9% White), Lockwood CDP (Monterey County) (55% White), Oak Shores (100% White), and Pine Canyon (40.4% White).

San Ardo's Black Population

0 residents of San Ardo, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in San Ardo is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. San Ardo ranks 1349th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Ardo's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of San Ardo's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

San Ardo's Asian Population

0 residents of San Ardo, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in San Ardo is significantly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. San Ardo ranks 1439th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Ardo's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of San Ardo's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

San Ardo's Hispanic Population

388 residents of San Ardo, or 84.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in San Ardo is significantly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. San Ardo ranks 161st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Ardo's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 25.2%. Hispanic residents' share of San Ardo's population has increased from 79.1% to 84.0%.

San Ardo is more Hispanic than neighboring Bradley (32.1% Hispanic), Lockwood CDP (Monterey County) (34.6% Hispanic), Oak Shores (0% Hispanic), and Pine Canyon (57% Hispanic). San Ardo is less Hispanic than neighboring San Lucas (88.1% Hispanic).

San Ardo's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of San Ardo, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in San Ardo is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. San Ardo ranks 607th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Ardo's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of San Ardo's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.0%.

San Ardo is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pine Canyon (1.4% Native American/Other).

San Ardo's Multiracial Population

15 residents of San Ardo, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in San Ardo is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. San Ardo ranks 1358th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Ardo's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 114.3%. Multiracial residents' share of San Ardo's population has increased from 1.8% to 3.2%.

San Ardo is more Multiracial than neighboring San Lucas (0% Multiracial), Bradley (0% Multiracial), Oak Shores (0% Multiracial), and Pine Canyon (1.2% Multiracial). San Ardo is less Multiracial than neighboring Lockwood CDP (Monterey County) (10.4% 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.