University of California-Merced, CA Demographics

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

University of California-Merced, California has an estimated population of 724, a dramatic increase from the 0 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 54.8% Hispanic, 31.2% Asian, 5.8% White, 4.4% Black, 3.7% Multiracial, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of University of California-Merced, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

University of California-Merced 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 University of California-Merced, that probability was 0.0% in 2020 and 59.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

University of California-Merced is ranked the 1148th 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-Merced was ranked the 1608th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

University of California-Merced's White Population

42 residents of University of California-Merced, or 5.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in University of California-Merced is significantly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. University of California-Merced ranks 1606th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, University of California-Merced's White population has grown from 0 to an estimated 42. White residents' share of University of California-Merced's population has increased from 0.0% to 5.8%.

University of California-Merced is more White than neighboring Planada (1.5% White). University of California-Merced is less White than neighboring Bear Creek (13% White), Tuttle (100% White), Merced (21.1% White), and Franklin CDP (Merced County) (13% White).

University of California-Merced's Black Population

32 residents of University of California-Merced, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in University of California-Merced is comparable to the share in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. University of California-Merced ranks 1349th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, University of California-Merced's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 32. Black residents' share of University of California-Merced's population has increased from 0.0% to 4.4%.

University of California-Merced is more Black than neighboring Tuttle (0% Black), and Planada (0.7% Black). University of California-Merced is less Black than neighboring Bear Creek (6.6% Black), Merced (4.6% Black), and Franklin CDP (Merced County) (6% Black).

University of California-Merced's Asian Population

226 residents of University of California-Merced, or 31.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in University of California-Merced is significantly higher than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. University of California-Merced ranks 1439th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, University of California-Merced's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 226. Asian residents' share of University of California-Merced's population has increased from 0.0% to 31.2%.

University of California-Merced is more Asian than neighboring Bear Creek (0% Asian), Tuttle (0% Asian), Merced (9.4% Asian), Franklin CDP (Merced County) (21.8% Asian), and Planada (0% Asian).

University of California-Merced's Hispanic Population

397 residents of University of California-Merced, or 54.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in University of California-Merced is considerably higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. University of California-Merced ranks 1594th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, University of California-Merced's Hispanic population has grown from 0 to an estimated 397. Hispanic residents' share of University of California-Merced's population has increased from 0.0% to 54.8%.

University of California-Merced is more Hispanic than neighboring Tuttle (0% Hispanic). University of California-Merced is less Hispanic than neighboring Bear Creek (80.3% Hispanic), Merced (60.1% Hispanic), Franklin CDP (Merced County) (58% Hispanic), and Planada (97.7% Hispanic).

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

0 residents of University of California-Merced, or 0.0% 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-Merced is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. University of California-Merced ranks 1522nd 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-Merced's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of University of California-Merced's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

University of California-Merced is less Native American/Other than neighboring Merced (1.2% Native American/Other).

University of California-Merced's Multiracial Population

27 residents of University of California-Merced, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in University of California-Merced is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. University of California-Merced ranks 1578th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, University of California-Merced's Multiracial population has grown from 0 to an estimated 27. Multiracial residents' share of University of California-Merced's population has increased from 0.0% to 3.7%.

University of California-Merced is more Multiracial than neighboring Bear Creek (0% Multiracial), Tuttle (0% Multiracial), Merced (3.6% Multiracial), Franklin CDP (Merced County) (1.2% Multiracial), and Planada (0% 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.