University of California-Davis, CA Demographics

A map of University of California-Davis's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Asian	3,399	2,079	39.1%	24.4%
White	2,935	4,046	33.8%	47.5%
Hispanic	1,561	1,409	18.0%	16.5%
Multiracial	623	364	7.2%	4.3%
Black	118	339	1.4%	4.0%
Native American/Other	60	288	0.7%	3.4%

University of California-Davis, California has an estimated population of 8,696, a slight increase from the 8,525 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 39.1% Asian, 33.8% White, 18.0% Hispanic, 7.2% Multiracial, 1.4% Black, and 0.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of University of California-Davis, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

University of California-Davis has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is about as diverse as California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In University of California-Davis, that probability was 68.3% in 2020 and 69.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

University of California-Davis is ranked the 527th 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). University of California-Davis was ranked the 528th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

University of California-Davis's White Population

2,935 residents of University of California-Davis, or 33.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in University of California-Davis is comparable to the share in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. University of California-Davis ranks 975th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, University of California-Davis's White population has declined by an estimated 27.5%. White residents' share of University of California-Davis's population has decreased from 47.5% to 33.8%.

University of California-Davis is more White than neighboring Woodland (33.5% White). University of California-Davis is less White than neighboring Davis (49.9% White), El Macero (89.4% White), Dixon (44.4% White), and Monument Hills (50.7% White).

University of California-Davis's Black Population

118 residents of University of California-Davis, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in University of California-Davis is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. University of California-Davis ranks 250th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, University of California-Davis's Black population has declined by an estimated 65.2%. Black residents' share of University of California-Davis's population has decreased from 4.0% to 1.4%.

University of California-Davis is more Black than neighboring El Macero (0% Black), and Monument Hills (0% Black). University of California-Davis is less Black than neighboring Davis (2.2% Black), Dixon (3.2% Black), and Woodland (1.6% Black).

University of California-Davis's Asian Population

3,399 residents of University of California-Davis, or 39.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in University of California-Davis is significantly higher than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. University of California-Davis ranks 104th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, University of California-Davis's Asian population has grown by an estimated 63.5%. Asian residents' share of University of California-Davis's population has increased from 24.4% to 39.1%.

University of California-Davis is more Asian than neighboring Davis (24.2% Asian), El Macero (5.5% Asian), Dixon (4% Asian), Woodland (8.6% Asian), and Monument Hills (3.7% Asian).

University of California-Davis's Hispanic Population

1,561 residents of University of California-Davis, or 18.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in University of California-Davis is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. University of California-Davis ranks 983rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, University of California-Davis's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 10.8%. Hispanic residents' share of University of California-Davis's population has increased from 16.5% to 18.0%.

University of California-Davis is more Hispanic than neighboring Davis (15.1% Hispanic), and El Macero (2.8% Hispanic). University of California-Davis is less Hispanic than neighboring Dixon (43.2% Hispanic), Woodland (50.1% Hispanic), and Monument Hills (44% Hispanic).

University of California-Davis's Native American/Other Population

60 residents of University of California-Davis, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in University of California-Davis is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. University of California-Davis ranks 198th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, University of California-Davis's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 79.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of University of California-Davis's population has decreased from 3.4% to 0.7%.

University of California-Davis is more Native American/Other than neighboring El Macero (0% Native American/Other). University of California-Davis is less Native American/Other than neighboring Davis (1.4% Native American/Other), Dixon (1.7% Native American/Other), Woodland (1.5% Native American/Other), and Monument Hills (0.9% Native American/Other).

University of California-Davis's Multiracial Population

623 residents of University of California-Davis, or 7.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in University of California-Davis is slightly higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. University of California-Davis ranks 897th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, University of California-Davis's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 71.2%. Multiracial residents' share of University of California-Davis's population has increased from 4.3% to 7.2%.

University of California-Davis is more Multiracial than neighboring Davis (7.1% Multiracial), El Macero (2.3% Multiracial), Dixon (3.5% Multiracial), Woodland (4.5% Multiracial), and Monument Hills (0.6% 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.