Tecopa, CA Demographics

A map of Tecopa's Population by Race

Tecopa, California has an estimated population of 201, a dramatic increase from the 120 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 75.6% White, 13.4% Native American/Other, 5.0% Asian, 4.0% Hispanic, 2.0% Multiracial, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Tecopa, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Tecopa 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 Tecopa, that probability was 28.2% in 2020 and 40.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Tecopa is ranked the 1377th 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). Tecopa was ranked the 1477th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Tecopa's White Population

152 residents of Tecopa, or 75.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Tecopa is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Tecopa ranks 104th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tecopa's White population has grown by an estimated 50.5%. White residents' share of Tecopa's population has decreased from 84.2% to 75.6%.

Tecopa is more White than neighboring Charleston View (0% White), Pahrump (68.9% White), and Baker (22.4% White). Tecopa is less White than neighboring Shoshone (100% White), and Sandy Valley (84.9% White).

Tecopa's Black Population

0 residents of Tecopa, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Tecopa is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Tecopa ranks 1349th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tecopa's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Tecopa's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Tecopa is less Black than neighboring Pahrump (2.7% Black).

Tecopa's Asian Population

10 residents of Tecopa, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Tecopa is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Tecopa ranks 1194th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tecopa's Asian population has grown by an estimated 900.0%. Asian residents' share of Tecopa's population has increased from 0.8% to 5.0%.

Tecopa is more Asian than neighboring Shoshone (0% Asian), Charleston View (0% Asian), Pahrump (2% Asian), and Baker (0% Asian). Tecopa is less Asian than neighboring Sandy Valley (6.4% Asian).

Tecopa's Hispanic Population

8 residents of Tecopa, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Tecopa is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Tecopa ranks 1535th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tecopa's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 33.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Tecopa's population has decreased from 5.0% to 4.0%.

Tecopa is more Hispanic than neighboring Shoshone (0% Hispanic), and Charleston View (0% Hispanic). Tecopa is less Hispanic than neighboring Pahrump (16.9% Hispanic), Baker (77.6% Hispanic), and Sandy Valley (5.5% Hispanic).

Tecopa's Native American/Other Population

27 residents of Tecopa, or 13.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Tecopa is considerably higher than in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Tecopa ranks 531st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tecopa's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 1250.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Tecopa's population has increased from 1.7% to 13.4%.

Tecopa is more Native American/Other than neighboring Shoshone (0% Native American/Other), Charleston View (0% Native American/Other), Pahrump (1.4% Native American/Other), Baker (0% Native American/Other), and Sandy Valley (0% Native American/Other).

Tecopa's Multiracial Population

4 residents of Tecopa, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Tecopa is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Tecopa ranks 105th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tecopa's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 60.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Tecopa's population has decreased from 8.3% to 2.0%.

Tecopa is more Multiracial than neighboring Shoshone (0% Multiracial), Charleston View (0% Multiracial), and Baker (0% Multiracial). Tecopa is less Multiracial than neighboring Pahrump (8% Multiracial), and Sandy Valley (3.2% 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.