Saranap, CA Demographics

A map of Saranap's Population by Race

Saranap, California has an estimated population of 5,662, a slight decrease from the 5,830 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 57.6% White, 19.3% Hispanic, 11.0% Asian, 6.3% Multiracial, 3.8% Native American/Other, and 2.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Saranap, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Saranap 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 Saranap, that probability was 49.8% in 2020 and 61.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Saranap is ranked the 631st 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). Saranap was ranked the 619th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Saranap's White Population

3,264 residents of Saranap, or 57.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Saranap is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Saranap ranks 595th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Saranap's White population has declined by an estimated 18.6%. White residents' share of Saranap's population has decreased from 68.8% to 57.6%.

Saranap is less White than neighboring Acalanes Ridge (84.6% White), Castle Hill (72.3% White), Walnut Creek (61.3% White), San Miguel CDP (Contra Costa County) (77.8% White), and Lafayette (71.8% White).

Saranap's Black Population

112 residents of Saranap, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Saranap is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Saranap ranks 551st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Saranap's Black population has grown by an estimated 30.2%. Black residents' share of Saranap's population has increased from 1.5% to 2.0%.

Saranap is more Black than neighboring Acalanes Ridge (0% Black), Castle Hill (0% Black), Walnut Creek (1.8% Black), San Miguel CDP (Contra Costa County) (0.4% Black), and Lafayette (0.8% Black).

Saranap's Asian Population

624 residents of Saranap, or 11.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Saranap is slightly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Saranap ranks 284th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Saranap's Asian population has declined by an estimated 1.4%. Asian residents' share of Saranap's population has remained roughly unchanged at 11.0%.

Saranap is more Asian than neighboring Acalanes Ridge (6.7% Asian), San Miguel CDP (Contra Costa County) (5.2% Asian), and Lafayette (10.1% Asian). Saranap is less Asian than neighboring Castle Hill (15.7% Asian), and Walnut Creek (17.1% Asian).

Saranap's Hispanic Population

1,091 residents of Saranap, or 19.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Saranap is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Saranap ranks 1227th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Saranap's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 75.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Saranap's population has increased from 10.7% to 19.3%.

Saranap is more Hispanic than neighboring Acalanes Ridge (7.2% Hispanic), Castle Hill (0% Hispanic), Walnut Creek (12.4% Hispanic), San Miguel CDP (Contra Costa County) (5.8% Hispanic), and Lafayette (8% Hispanic).

Saranap's Native American/Other Population

216 residents of Saranap, or 3.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Saranap is slightly higher than in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Saranap ranks 968th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Saranap's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 254.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Saranap's population has increased from 1.0% to 3.8%.

Saranap is more Native American/Other than neighboring Acalanes Ridge (0.2% Native American/Other), Castle Hill (0% Native American/Other), Walnut Creek (1% Native American/Other), San Miguel CDP (Contra Costa County) (0% Native American/Other), and Lafayette (0.3% Native American/Other).

Saranap's Multiracial Population

355 residents of Saranap, or 6.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Saranap is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Saranap ranks 240th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Saranap's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 14.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Saranap's population has decreased from 7.1% to 6.3%.

Saranap is more Multiracial than neighboring Acalanes Ridge (1.4% Multiracial). Saranap is less Multiracial than neighboring Castle Hill (12% Multiracial), Walnut Creek (6.5% Multiracial), San Miguel CDP (Contra Costa County) (10.8% Multiracial), and Lafayette (9% 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.