Shafter, CA Demographics

A map of Shafter's Population by Race

Shafter, California has an estimated population of 21,193, an increase from the 19,953 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 80.6% Hispanic, 14.8% White, 2.5% Asian, 1.3% Black, 0.8% Multiracial, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Shafter, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Shafter is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Shafter, that probability was 33.3% in 2020 and 32.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Shafter is ranked the 342nd 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). Shafter was ranked the 353rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Shafter's White Population

3,130 residents of Shafter, or 14.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Shafter is significantly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Shafter ranks 1364th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shafter's White population has grown by an estimated 5.4%. White residents' share of Shafter's population has remained roughly unchanged at 14.8%.

Shafter is more White than neighboring Mexican Colony (4.1% White), and Smith Corner (0% White). Shafter is less White than neighboring Cherokee Strip (70.3% White), Rosedale (64.3% White), and Greenacres (51.2% White).

Shafter's Black Population

272 residents of Shafter, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Shafter is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Shafter ranks 563rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shafter's Black population has declined by an estimated 6.2%. Black residents' share of Shafter's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.3%.

Shafter is more Black than neighboring Cherokee Strip (0% Black), Mexican Colony (0% Black), Smith Corner (0% Black), and Greenacres (0.6% Black). Shafter is less Black than neighboring Rosedale (1.6% Black).

Shafter's Asian Population

524 residents of Shafter, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Shafter is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Shafter ranks 1080th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shafter's Asian population has grown by an estimated 122.0%. Asian residents' share of Shafter's population has increased from 1.2% to 2.5%.

Shafter is more Asian than neighboring Cherokee Strip (0% Asian), Mexican Colony (0% Asian), Smith Corner (0% Asian), and Greenacres (0.7% Asian). Shafter is less Asian than neighboring Rosedale (4.9% Asian).

Shafter's Hispanic Population

17,079 residents of Shafter, or 80.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Shafter is significantly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Shafter ranks 145th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shafter's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 6.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Shafter's population has remained roughly unchanged at 80.6%.

Shafter is more Hispanic than neighboring Cherokee Strip (29.7% Hispanic), Rosedale (21.9% Hispanic), and Greenacres (38.3% Hispanic). Shafter is less Hispanic than neighboring Mexican Colony (95.9% Hispanic), and Smith Corner (98.2% Hispanic).

Shafter's Native American/Other Population

24 residents of Shafter, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Shafter is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Shafter ranks 1248th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shafter's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 84.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Shafter's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.1%.

Shafter is more Native American/Other than neighboring Cherokee Strip (0% Native American/Other), Mexican Colony (0% Native American/Other), and Greenacres (0% Native American/Other). Shafter is less Native American/Other than neighboring Smith Corner (1.8% Native American/Other), and Rosedale (1.2% Native American/Other).

Shafter's Multiracial Population

164 residents of Shafter, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Shafter is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Shafter ranks 1409th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shafter's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 42.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Shafter's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.8%.

Shafter is more Multiracial than neighboring Cherokee Strip (0% Multiracial), Mexican Colony (0% Multiracial), and Smith Corner (0% Multiracial). Shafter is less Multiracial than neighboring Rosedale (6.2% Multiracial), and Greenacres (9.2% 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.