South Taft, CA Demographics

A map of South Taft's Population by Race

South Taft, California has an estimated population of 2,939, a dramatic increase from the 2,100 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 67.0% Hispanic, 28.2% White, 4.8% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of South Taft, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

South Taft 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 South Taft, that probability was 48.0% in 2020 and 46.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

South Taft is ranked the 797th 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). South Taft was ranked the 890th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

South Taft's White Population

829 residents of South Taft, or 28.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in South Taft is lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. South Taft ranks 1195th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Taft's White population has grown by an estimated 36.8%. White residents' share of South Taft's population has decreased from 28.9% to 28.2%.

South Taft is less White than neighboring Taft Heights (41.1% White), Taft (60.5% White), Ford City (44.7% White), Valley Acres (66.7% White), and Maricopa (65.1% White).

South Taft's Black Population

0 residents of South Taft, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in South Taft is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. South Taft ranks 1155th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

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

South Taft is less Black than neighboring Taft (1.2% Black), and Maricopa (0.3% Black).

South Taft's Asian Population

0 residents of South Taft, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in South Taft is significantly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. South Taft ranks 1405th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

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

South Taft is less Asian than neighboring Taft Heights (2.5% Asian), Taft (0.3% Asian), and Ford City (0.5% Asian).

South Taft's Hispanic Population

1,970 residents of South Taft, or 67.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in South Taft is significantly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. South Taft ranks 271st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Taft's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 42.2%. Hispanic residents' share of South Taft's population has increased from 66.0% to 67.0%.

South Taft is more Hispanic than neighboring Taft Heights (52.9% Hispanic), Taft (31.5% Hispanic), Ford City (54% Hispanic), Valley Acres (31.9% Hispanic), and Maricopa (21.6% Hispanic).

South Taft's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of South Taft, 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 South Taft is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. South Taft ranks 707th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Taft's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of South Taft's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.0%.

South Taft is less Native American/Other than neighboring Taft Heights (1.5% Native American/Other), Taft (0.3% Native American/Other), Ford City (0.8% Native American/Other), and Maricopa (2.3% Native American/Other).

South Taft's Multiracial Population

140 residents of South Taft, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in South Taft is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. South Taft ranks 1153rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Taft's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 109.0%. Multiracial residents' share of South Taft's population has increased from 3.2% to 4.8%.

South Taft is more Multiracial than neighboring Taft Heights (2% Multiracial), Ford City (0% Multiracial), and Valley Acres (1.3% Multiracial). South Taft is less Multiracial than neighboring Taft (6.1% Multiracial), and Maricopa (10.6% 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.