Spreckels, CA Demographics

A map of Spreckels's Population by Race

Spreckels, California has an estimated population of 174, a dramatic decrease from the 692 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.2% White, 13.8% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Spreckels, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Spreckels has become considerably 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 Spreckels, that probability was 57.2% in 2020 and 23.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Spreckels is ranked the 1394th 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). Spreckels was ranked the 1159th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Spreckels's White Population

150 residents of Spreckels, or 86.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Spreckels is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Spreckels ranks 850th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Spreckels's White population has declined by an estimated 61.1%. White residents' share of Spreckels's population has increased from 55.8% to 86.2%.

Spreckels is more White than neighboring Salinas (11% White), Boronda (11.8% White), Chualar (0% White), Marina (37.9% White), and Carmel Valley Village (85.4% White).

Spreckels's Black Population

0 residents of Spreckels, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Spreckels is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Spreckels ranks 1110th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

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

Spreckels is less Black than neighboring Salinas (1% Black), Marina (7.7% Black), and Carmel Valley Village (0.8% Black).

Spreckels's Asian Population

0 residents of Spreckels, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Spreckels is significantly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Spreckels ranks 765th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Spreckels's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Spreckels's population has decreased from 2.3% to 0.0%.

Spreckels is less Asian than neighboring Salinas (5.4% Asian), Boronda (11.3% Asian), Marina (12.7% Asian), and Carmel Valley Village (0.4% Asian).

Spreckels's Hispanic Population

24 residents of Spreckels, or 13.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Spreckels is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Spreckels ranks 582nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Spreckels's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 89.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Spreckels's population has decreased from 33.5% to 13.8%.

Spreckels is more Hispanic than neighboring Carmel Valley Village (9.4% Hispanic). Spreckels is less Hispanic than neighboring Salinas (80.9% Hispanic), Boronda (75.5% Hispanic), Chualar (97.7% Hispanic), and Marina (30.1% Hispanic).

Spreckels's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Spreckels, 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 Spreckels is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Spreckels ranks 451st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Spreckels's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Spreckels's population has decreased from 1.9% to 0.0%.

Spreckels is less Native American/Other than neighboring Salinas (0.4% Native American/Other), Marina (4% Native American/Other), and Carmel Valley Village (1% Native American/Other).

Spreckels's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Spreckels, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Spreckels is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Spreckels ranks 453rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Spreckels's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Spreckels's population has decreased from 6.1% to 0.0%.

Spreckels is less Multiracial than neighboring Salinas (1.3% Multiracial), Boronda (1.4% Multiracial), Chualar (2.3% Multiracial), Marina (7.6% Multiracial), and Carmel Valley Village (3.1% 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.