Terra Bella, CA Demographics

A map of Terra Bella's Population by Race

Terra Bella, California has an estimated population of 1,659, a dramatic decrease from the 2,910 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.9% Hispanic, 10.1% White, 1.7% Native American/Other, 1.1% Black, 0.2% Asian, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Terra Bella, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Terra Bella 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 Terra Bella, that probability was 17.4% in 2020 and 23.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Terra Bella is ranked the 936th 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). Terra Bella was ranked the 815th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Terra Bella's White Population

167 residents of Terra Bella, or 10.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Terra Bella is significantly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Terra Bella ranks 1510th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Terra Bella's White population has grown by an estimated 1.8%. White residents' share of Terra Bella's population has increased from 5.6% to 10.1%.

Terra Bella is more White than neighboring Ducor (7.8% White), East Porterville (6.4% White), Poplar-Cotton Center (6.4% White), and Woodville Farm Labor Camp (0% White). Terra Bella is less White than neighboring Porterville (18.6% White).

Terra Bella's Black Population

19 residents of Terra Bella, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Terra Bella is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Terra Bella ranks 1339th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Terra Bella's Black population has grown by an estimated 850.0%. Black residents' share of Terra Bella's population has increased from 0.1% to 1.1%.

Terra Bella is more Black than neighboring Ducor (0% Black), East Porterville (0.1% Black), Poplar-Cotton Center (0% Black), and Woodville Farm Labor Camp (0% Black). Terra Bella is less Black than neighboring Porterville (1.4% Black).

Terra Bella's Asian Population

3 residents of Terra Bella, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Terra Bella is significantly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Terra Bella ranks 769th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Terra Bella's Asian population has declined by an estimated 95.5%. Asian residents' share of Terra Bella's population has decreased from 2.3% to 0.2%.

Terra Bella is more Asian than neighboring Ducor (0% Asian), East Porterville (0.1% Asian), and Woodville Farm Labor Camp (0% Asian). Terra Bella is less Asian than neighboring Porterville (3% Asian), and Poplar-Cotton Center (10.6% Asian).

Terra Bella's Hispanic Population

1,442 residents of Terra Bella, or 86.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Terra Bella is significantly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Terra Bella ranks 69th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Terra Bella's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 45.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Terra Bella's population has decreased from 90.7% to 86.9%.

Terra Bella is more Hispanic than neighboring Porterville (73.6% Hispanic), and Poplar-Cotton Center (82.9% Hispanic). Terra Bella is less Hispanic than neighboring Ducor (92.2% Hispanic), East Porterville (88.6% Hispanic), and Woodville Farm Labor Camp (100% Hispanic).

Terra Bella's Native American/Other Population

28 residents of Terra Bella, or 1.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Terra Bella is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Terra Bella ranks 1358th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Terra Bella's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 55.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Terra Bella's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.7%.

Terra Bella is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ducor (0% Native American/Other), Porterville (1.2% Native American/Other), Poplar-Cotton Center (0% Native American/Other), and Woodville Farm Labor Camp (0% Native American/Other). Terra Bella is less Native American/Other than neighboring East Porterville (2.9% Native American/Other).

Terra Bella's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Terra Bella, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Terra Bella is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Terra Bella ranks 1514th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Terra Bella's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Terra Bella's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Terra Bella is less Multiracial than neighboring Porterville (2.1% Multiracial), and East Porterville (1.8% 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.