Topanga, CA Demographics

A map of Topanga's Population by Race

Topanga, California has an estimated population of 8,885, an increase from the 8,560 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 68.5% White, 11.7% Asian, 7.5% Hispanic, 5.8% Multiracial, 5.2% Native American/Other, and 1.3% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Topanga, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Topanga 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 Topanga, that probability was 38.1% in 2020 and 50.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Topanga is ranked the 522nd 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). Topanga was ranked the 526th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Topanga's White Population

6,090 residents of Topanga, or 68.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Topanga is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Topanga ranks 311th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Topanga's White population has declined by an estimated 8.5%. White residents' share of Topanga's population has decreased from 77.8% to 68.5%.

Topanga is more White than neighboring Pepperdine University (42.2% White), and Santa Monica (62.1% White). Topanga is less White than neighboring Calabasas (69.8% White), Hidden Hills (86.3% White), and Bell Canyon (73.3% White).

Topanga's Black Population

112 residents of Topanga, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Topanga is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Topanga ranks 615th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Topanga's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Topanga's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.3%.

Topanga is more Black than neighboring Hidden Hills (1.1% Black), and Bell Canyon (0% Black). Topanga is less Black than neighboring Calabasas (2.6% Black), Pepperdine University (10.9% Black), and Santa Monica (5.2% Black).

Topanga's Asian Population

1,039 residents of Topanga, or 11.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Topanga is slightly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Topanga ranks 488th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Topanga's Asian population has grown by an estimated 152.8%. Asian residents' share of Topanga's population has increased from 4.8% to 11.7%.

Topanga is more Asian than neighboring Calabasas (11.3% Asian), Hidden Hills (1.5% Asian), and Santa Monica (10% Asian). Topanga is less Asian than neighboring Pepperdine University (22.8% Asian), and Bell Canyon (19.2% Asian).

Topanga's Hispanic Population

667 residents of Topanga, or 7.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Topanga is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Topanga ranks 1321st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Topanga's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 12.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Topanga's population has decreased from 8.9% to 7.5%.

Topanga is more Hispanic than neighboring Hidden Hills (4.6% Hispanic), and Bell Canyon (4% Hispanic). Topanga is less Hispanic than neighboring Calabasas (10.2% Hispanic), Pepperdine University (17% Hispanic), and Santa Monica (15.3% Hispanic).

Topanga's Native American/Other Population

458 residents of Topanga, or 5.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Topanga is slightly higher than in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Topanga ranks 865th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Topanga's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 362.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Topanga's population has increased from 1.2% to 5.2%.

Topanga is more Native American/Other than neighboring Calabasas (0.7% Native American/Other), Hidden Hills (1.7% Native American/Other), Pepperdine University (0.4% Native American/Other), Santa Monica (1.2% Native American/Other), and Bell Canyon (2.9% Native American/Other).

Topanga's Multiracial Population

519 residents of Topanga, or 5.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Topanga is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Topanga ranks 442nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Topanga's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Topanga's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.8%.

Topanga is more Multiracial than neighboring Calabasas (5.5% Multiracial), Hidden Hills (4.8% Multiracial), and Bell Canyon (0.6% Multiracial). Topanga is less Multiracial than neighboring Pepperdine University (6.7% Multiracial), and Santa Monica (6.2% 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.