Snelling, CA Demographics

A map of Snelling's Population by Race

Snelling, California has an estimated population of 243, a slight increase from the 238 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 60.1% White, 29.2% Hispanic, 10.7% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Snelling, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Snelling 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 Snelling, that probability was 44.5% in 2020 and 54.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Snelling is ranked the 1347th 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). Snelling was ranked the 1358th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Snelling's White Population

146 residents of Snelling, or 60.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Snelling is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Snelling ranks 512th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Snelling's White population has declined by an estimated 15.1%. White residents' share of Snelling's population has decreased from 72.3% to 60.1%.

Snelling is more White than neighboring University of California-Merced (5.8% White), Hornitos (0% White), and Franklin CDP (Merced County) (13% White). Snelling is less White than neighboring La Grange (62.6% White), and Lake Don Pedro (79% White).

Snelling's Black Population

0 residents of Snelling, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Snelling is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Snelling ranks 1349th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

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

Snelling is less Black than neighboring University of California-Merced (4.4% Black), and Franklin CDP (Merced County) (6% Black).

Snelling's Asian Population

0 residents of Snelling, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Snelling is significantly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Snelling ranks 1354th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

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

Snelling is less Asian than neighboring University of California-Merced (31.2% Asian), and Franklin CDP (Merced County) (21.8% Asian).

Snelling's Hispanic Population

71 residents of Snelling, or 29.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Snelling is considerably lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Snelling ranks 1005th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Snelling's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 86.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Snelling's population has increased from 16.0% to 29.2%.

Snelling is more Hispanic than neighboring La Grange (11% Hispanic), Lake Don Pedro (12.8% Hispanic), and Hornitos (0% Hispanic). Snelling is less Hispanic than neighboring University of California-Merced (54.8% Hispanic), and Franklin CDP (Merced County) (58% Hispanic).

Snelling's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Snelling, 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 Snelling is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Snelling ranks 167th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Snelling's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Snelling's population has decreased from 3.8% to 0.0%.

Snelling is less Native American/Other than neighboring La Grange (15.4% Native American/Other), and Lake Don Pedro (3.7% Native American/Other).

Snelling's Multiracial Population

26 residents of Snelling, or 10.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Snelling is higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Snelling ranks 176th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Snelling's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 44.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Snelling's population has increased from 7.6% to 10.7%.

Snelling is more Multiracial than neighboring University of California-Merced (3.7% Multiracial), Lake Don Pedro (4.5% Multiracial), Hornitos (0% Multiracial), and Franklin CDP (Merced County) (1.2% Multiracial). Snelling is less Multiracial than neighboring La Grange (11% 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.