San Carlos, AZ Demographics

A map of San Carlos's Population by Race

San Carlos, Arizona has an estimated population of 4,973, a large increase from the 3,987 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 61.4% Multiracial, 36.1% Native American/Other, 1.4% Hispanic, 0.8% White, 0.4% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of San Carlos, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

San Carlos has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Arizona overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In San Carlos, that probability was 6.5% in 2020 and 49.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

San Carlos is ranked the 96th most populous place in Arizona, out of 467 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 Carlos was ranked the 110th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

San Carlos's White Population

42 residents of San Carlos, or 0.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in San Carlos is significantly lower than in Arizona overall, where 52.6% of the population is White. San Carlos ranks 382nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Carlos's White population has grown by an estimated 27.3%. White residents' share of San Carlos's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

San Carlos is more White than neighboring Cutter (0% White). San Carlos is less White than neighboring Peridot (1.4% White), East Globe (6.3% White), Globe (46.5% White), and Pinal (43.9% White).

San Carlos's Black Population

18 residents of San Carlos, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in San Carlos is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Black. San Carlos ranks 301st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Carlos's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 18. Black residents' share of San Carlos's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

San Carlos is more Black than neighboring Peridot (0% Black), Cutter (0% Black), East Globe (0% Black), and Pinal (0% Black). San Carlos is less Black than neighboring Globe (0.8% Black).

San Carlos's Asian Population

0 residents of San Carlos, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in San Carlos is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 3.5% of the population is Asian. San Carlos ranks 296th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

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

San Carlos is less Asian than neighboring Globe (4% Asian).

San Carlos's Hispanic Population

69 residents of San Carlos, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in San Carlos is significantly lower than in Arizona overall, where 31.4% of the population is Hispanic. San Carlos ranks 392nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Carlos's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 9.2%. Hispanic residents' share of San Carlos's population has decreased from 1.9% to 1.4%.

San Carlos is more Hispanic than neighboring Peridot (0% Hispanic), Cutter (0% Hispanic), and East Globe (0% Hispanic). San Carlos is less Hispanic than neighboring Globe (41.6% Hispanic), and Pinal (31.7% Hispanic).

San Carlos's Native American/Other Population

1,793 residents of San Carlos, or 36.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in San Carlos is significantly higher than in Arizona overall, where 3.8% of the population is Native American/Other. San Carlos ranks 44th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Carlos's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 53.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of San Carlos's population has decreased from 96.7% to 36.1%.

San Carlos is more Native American/Other than neighboring Globe (5.3% Native American/Other), and Pinal (10.2% Native American/Other). San Carlos is less Native American/Other than neighboring Peridot (38.1% Native American/Other), Cutter (100% Native American/Other), and East Globe (73.7% Native American/Other).

San Carlos's Multiracial Population

3,051 residents of San Carlos, or 61.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in San Carlos is significantly higher than in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. San Carlos ranks 394th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Carlos's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 12612.5%. Multiracial residents' share of San Carlos's population has increased from 0.6% to 61.4%.

San Carlos is more Multiracial than neighboring Peridot (60.5% Multiracial), Cutter (0% Multiracial), East Globe (20.1% Multiracial), Globe (1.7% Multiracial), and Pinal (14.1% 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.