Smith River, CA Demographics

A map of Smith River's Population by Race

Smith River, California has an estimated population of 898, a less than 1% change from the 906 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 39.6% White, 35.6% Hispanic, 24.7% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Smith River, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Smith River has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Smith River, that probability was 62.1% in 2020 and 65.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Smith River is ranked the 1092nd 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). Smith River was ranked the 1102nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Smith River's White Population

356 residents of Smith River, or 39.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Smith River is higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Smith River ranks 971st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Smith River's White population has declined by an estimated 17.6%. White residents' share of Smith River's population has decreased from 47.7% to 39.6%.

Smith River is less White than neighboring Fort Dick (63.7% White), Hiouchi (100% White), Harbor (91.1% White), Crescent City (50.3% White), and Bertsch-Oceanview (60.8% White).

Smith River's Black Population

0 residents of Smith River, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Smith River is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Smith River ranks 1321st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Smith River's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Smith River's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Smith River is less Black than neighboring Crescent City (10% Black).

Smith River's Asian Population

0 residents of Smith River, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Smith River is significantly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Smith River ranks 1439th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

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

Smith River is less Asian than neighboring Fort Dick (7.5% Asian), Crescent City (1.4% Asian), and Bertsch-Oceanview (0.1% Asian).

Smith River's Hispanic Population

320 residents of Smith River, or 35.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Smith River is slightly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Smith River ranks 517th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Smith River's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 5.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Smith River's population has decreased from 37.3% to 35.6%.

Smith River is more Hispanic than neighboring Fort Dick (9.1% Hispanic), Hiouchi (0% Hispanic), Harbor (4% Hispanic), Crescent City (27.6% Hispanic), and Bertsch-Oceanview (23.3% Hispanic).

Smith River's Native American/Other Population

222 residents of Smith River, or 24.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Smith River is significantly higher than in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Smith River ranks 32nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Smith River's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 146.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Smith River's population has increased from 9.9% to 24.7%.

Smith River is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fort Dick (9.9% Native American/Other), Hiouchi (0% Native American/Other), Harbor (1.6% Native American/Other), Crescent City (3.5% Native American/Other), and Bertsch-Oceanview (10.3% Native American/Other).

Smith River's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Smith River, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Smith River is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Smith River ranks 731st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Smith River's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Smith River's population has decreased from 5.0% to 0.0%.

Smith River is less Multiracial than neighboring Fort Dick (9.9% Multiracial), Harbor (3.2% Multiracial), Crescent City (7.2% Multiracial), and Bertsch-Oceanview (5.5% 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.