Soquel, CA Demographics

A map of Soquel's Population by Race

Soquel, California has an estimated population of 10,679, an increase from the 9,980 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 72.1% White, 19.6% Hispanic, 4.4% Multiracial, 3.2% Asian, 0.5% Black, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Soquel, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Soquel has become less 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 Soquel, that probability was 47.2% in 2020 and 43.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Soquel is ranked the 482nd 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). Soquel was ranked the 497th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Soquel's White Population

7,700 residents of Soquel, or 72.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Soquel is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Soquel ranks 575th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Soquel's White population has grown by an estimated 10.8%. White residents' share of Soquel's population has increased from 69.7% to 72.1%.

Soquel is more White than neighboring Capitola (63.5% White), Live Oak (55.8% White), Seacliff (65.1% White), and Pleasure Point (70.4% White). Soquel is less White than neighboring Aptos (77.5% White).

Soquel's Black Population

54 residents of Soquel, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Soquel is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Soquel ranks 895th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Soquel's Black population has declined by an estimated 25.0%. Black residents' share of Soquel's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Soquel is more Black than neighboring Pleasure Point (0.1% Black), and Aptos (0.2% Black). Soquel is less Black than neighboring Capitola (1.1% Black), Live Oak (1.1% Black), and Seacliff (0.7% Black).

Soquel's Asian Population

341 residents of Soquel, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Soquel is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Soquel ranks 579th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Soquel's Asian population has declined by an estimated 9.3%. Asian residents' share of Soquel's population has decreased from 3.8% to 3.2%.

Soquel is more Asian than neighboring Pleasure Point (2.1% Asian), and Aptos (2.2% Asian). Soquel is less Asian than neighboring Capitola (3.8% Asian), Live Oak (4.7% Asian), and Seacliff (3.3% Asian).

Soquel's Hispanic Population

2,094 residents of Soquel, or 19.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Soquel is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Soquel ranks 879th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Soquel's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 7.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Soquel's population has remained roughly unchanged at 19.6%.

Soquel is more Hispanic than neighboring Seacliff (16.1% Hispanic), Pleasure Point (19.3% Hispanic), and Aptos (15.8% Hispanic). Soquel is less Hispanic than neighboring Capitola (26.5% Hispanic), and Live Oak (32.9% Hispanic).

Soquel's Native American/Other Population

22 residents of Soquel, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Soquel is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Soquel ranks 1136th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Soquel's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 75.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Soquel's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.2%.

Soquel is less Native American/Other than neighboring Capitola (0.3% Native American/Other), Live Oak (1.2% Native American/Other), Seacliff (4.8% Native American/Other), Pleasure Point (0.7% Native American/Other), and Aptos (1.2% Native American/Other).

Soquel's Multiracial Population

468 residents of Soquel, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Soquel is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Soquel ranks 593rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Soquel's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 15.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Soquel's population has decreased from 5.5% to 4.4%.

Soquel is more Multiracial than neighboring Live Oak (4.3% Multiracial), and Aptos (3.1% Multiracial). Soquel is less Multiracial than neighboring Capitola (4.8% Multiracial), Seacliff (10.1% 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.