Taft Mosswood, CA Demographics
A map of Taft Mosswood's Population by Race
Taft Mosswood, California has an estimated population of 1,343, a large decrease from the 1,636 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 62.5% Hispanic, 21.3% Black, 16.2% Asian, 0.0% White, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Taft Mosswood, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Taft Mosswood has become considerably 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 Taft Mosswood, that probability was 43.5% in 2020 and 53.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Taft Mosswood is ranked the 991st 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 Mosswood was ranked the 954th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Taft Mosswood's White Population
0 residents of Taft Mosswood, or 0.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Taft Mosswood is significantly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Taft Mosswood ranks 1542nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Taft Mosswood's White population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. White residents' share of Taft Mosswood's population has decreased from 3.5% to 0.0%.
Taft Mosswood is less White than neighboring French Camp (19.6% White), Kennedy (4.3% White), Stockton (16.8% White), August (11% White), and Garden Acres (11.8% White).
Taft Mosswood's Black Population
286 residents of Taft Mosswood, or 21.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Taft Mosswood is significantly higher than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Taft Mosswood ranks 135th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Taft Mosswood's Black population has grown by an estimated 142.4%. Black residents' share of Taft Mosswood's population has increased from 7.2% to 21.3%.
Taft Mosswood is more Black than neighboring French Camp (11.1% Black), Kennedy (2.7% Black), Stockton (10.8% Black), August (0.5% Black), and Garden Acres (1.2% Black).
Taft Mosswood's Asian Population
217 residents of Taft Mosswood, or 16.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Taft Mosswood is comparable to the share in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Taft Mosswood ranks 234th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Taft Mosswood's Asian population has grown by an estimated 4.8%. Asian residents' share of Taft Mosswood's population has increased from 12.7% to 16.2%.
Taft Mosswood is more Asian than neighboring French Camp (4.4% Asian), August (0.4% Asian), and Garden Acres (2.3% Asian). Taft Mosswood is less Asian than neighboring Kennedy (18.9% Asian), and Stockton (20.8% Asian).
Taft Mosswood's Hispanic Population
840 residents of Taft Mosswood, or 62.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Taft Mosswood is significantly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Taft Mosswood ranks 213th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Taft Mosswood's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 30.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Taft Mosswood's population has decreased from 73.6% to 62.5%.
Taft Mosswood is more Hispanic than neighboring French Camp (56.2% Hispanic), and Stockton (45.6% Hispanic). Taft Mosswood is less Hispanic than neighboring Kennedy (73.8% Hispanic), August (83.4% Hispanic), and Garden Acres (83.4% Hispanic).
Taft Mosswood's Native American/Other Population
0 residents of Taft Mosswood, 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 Taft Mosswood is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Taft Mosswood ranks 810th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Taft Mosswood's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Taft Mosswood's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.0%.
Taft Mosswood is less Native American/Other than neighboring French Camp (3% Native American/Other), Stockton (1.4% Native American/Other), August (0.2% Native American/Other), and Garden Acres (0.3% Native American/Other).
Taft Mosswood's Multiracial Population
0 residents of Taft Mosswood, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Taft Mosswood is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Taft Mosswood ranks 1352nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Taft Mosswood's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Taft Mosswood's population has decreased from 1.8% to 0.0%.
Taft Mosswood is less Multiracial than neighboring French Camp (5.7% Multiracial), Kennedy (0.3% Multiracial), Stockton (4.6% Multiracial), August (4.5% Multiracial), and Garden Acres (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.