Santa Nella, CA Demographics

A map of Santa Nella's Population by Race

Santa Nella, California has an estimated population of 2,107, a decrease from the 2,211 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.1% Hispanic, 6.9% White, 4.1% Asian, 0.8% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Santa Nella, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Santa Nella 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 Santa Nella, that probability was 41.8% in 2020 and 21.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Santa Nella is ranked the 891st 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). Santa Nella was ranked the 882nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Santa Nella's White Population

146 residents of Santa Nella, or 6.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Santa Nella is significantly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Santa Nella ranks 1363rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Santa Nella's White population has declined by an estimated 56.3%. White residents' share of Santa Nella's population has decreased from 15.1% to 6.9%.

Santa Nella is less White than neighboring Volta (32.5% White), Gustine (32.3% White), Los Banos (19.5% White), Newman (32.7% White), and Stevinson (56.3% White).

Santa Nella's Black Population

0 residents of Santa Nella, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Santa Nella is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Santa Nella ranks 530th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Santa Nella's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Santa Nella's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.0%.

Santa Nella is less Black than neighboring Gustine (0.8% Black), Los Banos (1.2% Black), and Newman (0.6% Black).

Santa Nella's Asian Population

87 residents of Santa Nella, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Santa Nella is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Santa Nella ranks 493rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Santa Nella's Asian population has declined by an estimated 17.1%. Asian residents' share of Santa Nella's population has decreased from 4.7% to 4.1%.

Santa Nella is more Asian than neighboring Volta (0% Asian), Gustine (1.8% Asian), Los Banos (2.6% Asian), and Stevinson (0% Asian). Santa Nella is less Asian than neighboring Newman (4.4% Asian).

Santa Nella's Hispanic Population

1,857 residents of Santa Nella, or 88.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Santa Nella is significantly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Santa Nella ranks 200th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Santa Nella's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 12.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Santa Nella's population has increased from 74.6% to 88.1%.

Santa Nella is more Hispanic than neighboring Volta (22.4% Hispanic), Gustine (56.6% Hispanic), Los Banos (73.4% Hispanic), Newman (61.3% Hispanic), and Stevinson (43.8% Hispanic).

Santa Nella's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Santa Nella, 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 Santa Nella is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Santa Nella ranks 605th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

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

Santa Nella is less Native American/Other than neighboring Volta (8.2% Native American/Other), Los Banos (0.5% Native American/Other), and Newman (0.2% Native American/Other).

Santa Nella's Multiracial Population

17 residents of Santa Nella, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Santa Nella is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Santa Nella ranks 1258th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Santa Nella's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 68.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Santa Nella's population has decreased from 2.4% to 0.8%.

Santa Nella is more Multiracial than neighboring Newman (0.7% Multiracial), and Stevinson (0% Multiracial). Santa Nella is less Multiracial than neighboring Volta (36.9% Multiracial), Gustine (8.5% Multiracial), and Los Banos (2.7% 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.