Soda Bay, CA Demographics

A map of Soda Bay's Population by Race

Soda Bay, California has an estimated population of 802, a dramatic decrease from the 1,163 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 69.1% White, 15.3% Hispanic, 9.1% Native American/Other, 4.5% Multiracial, 1.9% Asian, and 0.1% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Soda Bay, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Soda Bay has become 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 Soda Bay, that probability was 47.0% in 2020 and 48.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Soda Bay is ranked the 1122nd 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). Soda Bay was ranked the 1032nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Soda Bay's White Population

554 residents of Soda Bay, or 69.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Soda Bay is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Soda Bay ranks 552nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Soda Bay's White population has declined by an estimated 32.6%. White residents' share of Soda Bay's population has decreased from 70.7% to 69.1%.

Soda Bay is more White than neighboring Kelseyville (35% White), Lucerne (68.6% White), Clearlake Riviera (63.9% White), and Nice (62.2% White). Soda Bay is less White than neighboring Clearlake Oaks (71.9% White).

Soda Bay's Black Population

1 residents of Soda Bay, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Soda Bay is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Soda Bay ranks 403rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Soda Bay's Black population has declined by an estimated 96.2%. Black residents' share of Soda Bay's population has decreased from 2.2% to 0.1%.

Soda Bay is more Black than neighboring Clearlake Riviera (0% Black). Soda Bay is less Black than neighboring Kelseyville (1% Black), Lucerne (3.3% Black), Clearlake Oaks (1.1% Black), and Nice (0.4% Black).

Soda Bay's Asian Population

15 residents of Soda Bay, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Soda Bay is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Soda Bay ranks 730th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Soda Bay's Asian population has declined by an estimated 48.3%. Asian residents' share of Soda Bay's population has decreased from 2.5% to 1.9%.

Soda Bay is more Asian than neighboring Kelseyville (0% Asian), Lucerne (0% Asian), Clearlake Riviera (0.5% Asian), and Clearlake Oaks (1% Asian). Soda Bay is less Asian than neighboring Nice (3.7% Asian).

Soda Bay's Hispanic Population

123 residents of Soda Bay, or 15.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Soda Bay is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Soda Bay ranks 1014th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Soda Bay's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 32.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Soda Bay's population has remained roughly unchanged at 15.3%.

Soda Bay is more Hispanic than neighboring Clearlake Oaks (15.1% Hispanic). Soda Bay is less Hispanic than neighboring Kelseyville (63.5% Hispanic), Lucerne (16.7% Hispanic), Clearlake Riviera (28.2% Hispanic), and Nice (26.6% Hispanic).

Soda Bay's Native American/Other Population

73 residents of Soda Bay, or 9.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Soda Bay is higher than in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Soda Bay ranks 245th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Soda Bay's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 114.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Soda Bay's population has increased from 2.9% to 9.1%.

Soda Bay is more Native American/Other than neighboring Kelseyville (0.2% Native American/Other), Lucerne (6.7% Native American/Other), Clearlake Riviera (0.9% Native American/Other), Clearlake Oaks (2.1% Native American/Other), and Nice (0% Native American/Other).

Soda Bay's Multiracial Population

36 residents of Soda Bay, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Soda Bay is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Soda Bay ranks 464th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Soda Bay's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 48.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Soda Bay's population has decreased from 6.0% to 4.5%.

Soda Bay is more Multiracial than neighboring Kelseyville (0.3% Multiracial). Soda Bay is less Multiracial than neighboring Lucerne (4.6% Multiracial), Clearlake Riviera (6.5% Multiracial), Clearlake Oaks (8.8% Multiracial), and Nice (7% 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.