Seacliff, CA Demographics

A map of Seacliff's Population by Race

Seacliff, California has an estimated population of 3,299, a less than 1% change from the 3,280 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 65.1% White, 16.1% Hispanic, 10.1% Multiracial, 4.8% Native American/Other, 3.3% Asian, and 0.7% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Seacliff, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Seacliff 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 Seacliff, that probability was 46.3% in 2020 and 53.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Seacliff is ranked the 767th 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). Seacliff was ranked the 770th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Seacliff's White Population

2,146 residents of Seacliff, or 65.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Seacliff is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Seacliff ranks 562nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Seacliff's White population has declined by an estimated 6.9%. White residents' share of Seacliff's population has decreased from 70.3% to 65.1%.

Seacliff is more White than neighboring Capitola (63.5% White). Seacliff is less White than neighboring Aptos (77.5% White), Soquel (72.1% White), Rio del Mar (79.4% White), and Pleasure Point (70.4% White).

Seacliff's Black Population

24 residents of Seacliff, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Seacliff is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Seacliff ranks 1093rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Seacliff's Black population has grown by an estimated 60.0%. Black residents' share of Seacliff's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Seacliff is more Black than neighboring Aptos (0.2% Black), Soquel (0.5% Black), Rio del Mar (0.1% Black), and Pleasure Point (0.1% Black). Seacliff is less Black than neighboring Capitola (1.1% Black).

Seacliff's Asian Population

108 residents of Seacliff, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Seacliff is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Seacliff ranks 669th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Seacliff's Asian population has grown by an estimated 12.5%. Asian residents' share of Seacliff's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.3%.

Seacliff is more Asian than neighboring Aptos (2.2% Asian), Soquel (3.2% Asian), Rio del Mar (3.2% Asian), and Pleasure Point (2.1% Asian). Seacliff is less Asian than neighboring Capitola (3.8% Asian).

Seacliff's Hispanic Population

530 residents of Seacliff, or 16.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Seacliff is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Seacliff ranks 868th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Seacliff's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 18.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Seacliff's population has decreased from 19.8% to 16.1%.

Seacliff is more Hispanic than neighboring Aptos (15.8% Hispanic), and Rio del Mar (11.1% Hispanic). Seacliff is less Hispanic than neighboring Capitola (26.5% Hispanic), Soquel (19.6% Hispanic), and Pleasure Point (19.3% Hispanic).

Seacliff's Native American/Other Population

158 residents of Seacliff, or 4.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Seacliff is slightly higher than in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Seacliff ranks 864th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Seacliff's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 315.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Seacliff's population has increased from 1.2% to 4.8%.

Seacliff is more Native American/Other than neighboring Aptos (1.2% Native American/Other), Capitola (0.3% Native American/Other), Soquel (0.2% Native American/Other), Rio del Mar (0.7% Native American/Other), and Pleasure Point (0.7% Native American/Other).

Seacliff's Multiracial Population

333 residents of Seacliff, or 10.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Seacliff is higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Seacliff ranks 650th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Seacliff's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 91.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Seacliff's population has increased from 5.3% to 10.1%.

Seacliff is more Multiracial than neighboring Aptos (3.1% Multiracial), Capitola (4.8% Multiracial), Soquel (4.4% Multiracial), Rio del Mar (5.5% Multiracial), and Pleasure Point (7.5% 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.