Trinidad, CA Demographics

A map of Trinidad's Population by Race

Trinidad, California has an estimated population of 347, a large increase from the 307 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 82.7% White, 13.3% Hispanic, 2.6% Multiracial, 1.4% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Trinidad, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Trinidad has become 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 Trinidad, that probability was 28.3% in 2020 and 29.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Trinidad is ranked the 1289th 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). Trinidad was ranked the 1309th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Trinidad's White Population

287 residents of Trinidad, or 82.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Trinidad is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Trinidad ranks 108th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Trinidad's White population has grown by an estimated 11.2%. White residents' share of Trinidad's population has decreased from 84.0% to 82.7%.

Trinidad is more White than neighboring Westhaven-Moonstone (76.8% White), McKinleyville (72.2% White), and Manila (78.6% White). Trinidad is less White than neighboring Big Lagoon (87.7% White), and Fieldbrook (91.8% White).

Trinidad's Black Population

0 residents of Trinidad, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Trinidad is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Trinidad ranks 1195th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Trinidad's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Trinidad's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Trinidad is less Black than neighboring Westhaven-Moonstone (0.5% Black), and McKinleyville (0.1% Black).

Trinidad's Asian Population

0 residents of Trinidad, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Trinidad is significantly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Trinidad ranks 1380th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Trinidad's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Trinidad's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Trinidad is less Asian than neighboring Westhaven-Moonstone (1.4% Asian), McKinleyville (2.4% Asian), and Fieldbrook (0.1% Asian).

Trinidad's Hispanic Population

46 residents of Trinidad, or 13.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Trinidad is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Trinidad ranks 1573rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Trinidad's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 360.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Trinidad's population has increased from 3.3% to 13.3%.

Trinidad is more Hispanic than neighboring Westhaven-Moonstone (8.5% Hispanic), Big Lagoon (7.2% Hispanic), McKinleyville (11.1% Hispanic), and Fieldbrook (4.3% Hispanic). Trinidad is less Hispanic than neighboring Manila (18.3% Hispanic).

Trinidad's Native American/Other Population

5 residents of Trinidad, or 1.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Trinidad is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Trinidad ranks 343rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Trinidad's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 28.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Trinidad's population has decreased from 2.3% to 1.4%.

Trinidad is more Native American/Other than neighboring Westhaven-Moonstone (1.3% Native American/Other), Big Lagoon (0% Native American/Other), Fieldbrook (0.5% Native American/Other), and Manila (1% Native American/Other). Trinidad is less Native American/Other than neighboring McKinleyville (2.9% Native American/Other).

Trinidad's Multiracial Population

9 residents of Trinidad, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Trinidad is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Trinidad ranks 54th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Trinidad's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 70.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Trinidad's population has decreased from 9.8% to 2.6%.

Trinidad is more Multiracial than neighboring Manila (2.1% Multiracial). Trinidad is less Multiracial than neighboring Westhaven-Moonstone (11.4% Multiracial), Big Lagoon (5.1% Multiracial), McKinleyville (11.2% Multiracial), and Fieldbrook (3.1% 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.