Taft, CA Demographics

A map of Taft's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	4,314	4,149	60.5%	48.5%
Hispanic	2,243	3,724	31.5%	43.6%
Multiracial	437	288	6.1%	3.4%
Black	86	133	1.2%	1.6%
Native American/Other	24	116	0.3%	1.4%
Asian	21	136	0.3%	1.6%

Taft, California has an estimated population of 7,125, a large decrease from the 8,546 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 60.5% White, 31.5% Hispanic, 6.1% Multiracial, 1.2% Black, 0.3% Asian, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Taft, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

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 Taft, that probability was 57.3% in 2020 and 53.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Taft is ranked the 577th 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). Taft was ranked the 527th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Taft's White Population

4,314 residents of Taft, or 60.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Taft is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Taft ranks 957th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Taft's White population has grown by an estimated 4.0%. White residents' share of Taft's population has increased from 48.5% to 60.5%.

Taft is more White than neighboring South Taft (28.2% White), Taft Heights (41.1% White), and Ford City (44.7% White). Taft is less White than neighboring Maricopa (65.1% White), and Valley Acres (66.7% White).

Taft's Black Population

86 residents of Taft, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Taft is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Taft ranks 535th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Taft's Black population has declined by an estimated 35.3%. Black residents' share of Taft's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Taft is more Black than neighboring South Taft (0% Black), Taft Heights (0% Black), Ford City (0% Black), Maricopa (0.3% Black), and Valley Acres (0% Black).

Taft's Asian Population

21 residents of Taft, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Taft is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Taft ranks 952nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Taft's Asian population has declined by an estimated 84.6%. Asian residents' share of Taft's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.3%.

Taft is more Asian than neighboring South Taft (0% Asian), Maricopa (0% Asian), and Valley Acres (0% Asian). Taft is less Asian than neighboring Taft Heights (2.5% Asian), and Ford City (0.5% Asian).

Taft's Hispanic Population

2,243 residents of Taft, or 31.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Taft is lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Taft ranks 449th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Taft's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 39.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Taft's population has decreased from 43.6% to 31.5%.

Taft is more Hispanic than neighboring Maricopa (21.6% Hispanic). Taft is less Hispanic than neighboring South Taft (67% Hispanic), Taft Heights (52.9% Hispanic), Ford City (54% Hispanic), and Valley Acres (31.9% Hispanic).

Taft's Native American/Other Population

24 residents of Taft, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Taft is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Taft ranks 722nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Taft's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 79.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Taft's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.3%.

Taft is more Native American/Other than neighboring South Taft (0% Native American/Other), and Valley Acres (0% Native American/Other). Taft is less Native American/Other than neighboring Taft Heights (1.5% Native American/Other), Ford City (0.8% Native American/Other), and Maricopa (2.3% Native American/Other).

Taft's Multiracial Population

437 residents of Taft, or 6.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Taft is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Taft ranks 1120th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Taft's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 51.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Taft's population has increased from 3.4% to 6.1%.

Taft is more Multiracial than neighboring South Taft (4.8% Multiracial), Taft Heights (2% Multiracial), Ford City (0% Multiracial), and Valley Acres (1.3% Multiracial). Taft is less Multiracial than neighboring 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.