Vacaville, CA Demographics

A map of Vacaville's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	45,442	47,338	44.3%	46.2%
Hispanic	28,598	27,402	27.9%	26.8%
Asian	11,319	8,800	11.0%	8.6%
Black	8,484	9,386	8.3%	9.2%
Multiracial	7,465	7,737	7.3%	7.6%
Native American/Other	1,288	1,723	1.3%	1.7%

Vacaville, California has an estimated population of 102,596, a less than 1% change from the 102,386 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 44.3% White, 27.9% Hispanic, 11.0% Asian, 8.3% Black, 7.3% Multiracial, and 1.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Vacaville, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Vacaville has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is slightly more 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 Vacaville, that probability was 69.3% in 2020 and 70.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Vacaville is ranked the 73rd 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). Vacaville was ranked the 75th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Vacaville's White Population

45,442 residents of Vacaville, or 44.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Vacaville is considerably higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Vacaville ranks 992nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vacaville's White population has declined by an estimated 4.0%. White residents' share of Vacaville's population has decreased from 46.2% to 44.3%.

Vacaville is more White than neighboring Suisun City (21.7% White), and Fairfield (26.4% White). Vacaville is less White than neighboring Elmira (74.9% White), Hartley (61% White), and Allendale (63% White).

Vacaville's Black Population

8,484 residents of Vacaville, or 8.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Vacaville is slightly higher than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Vacaville ranks 89th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vacaville's Black population has declined by an estimated 9.6%. Black residents' share of Vacaville's population has decreased from 9.2% to 8.3%.

Vacaville is more Black than neighboring Elmira (0% Black), Hartley (3.2% Black), and Allendale (6.6% Black). Vacaville is less Black than neighboring Suisun City (19% Black), and Fairfield (14.2% Black).

Vacaville's Asian Population

11,319 residents of Vacaville, or 11.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Vacaville is slightly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Vacaville ranks 335th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vacaville's Asian population has grown by an estimated 28.6%. Asian residents' share of Vacaville's population has increased from 8.6% to 11.0%.

Vacaville is more Asian than neighboring Hartley (0% Asian), and Allendale (4.6% Asian). Vacaville is less Asian than neighboring Elmira (17.9% Asian), Suisun City (18.6% Asian), and Fairfield (17.9% Asian).

Vacaville's Hispanic Population

28,598 residents of Vacaville, or 27.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Vacaville is considerably lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Vacaville ranks 721st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vacaville's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 4.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Vacaville's population has increased from 26.8% to 27.9%.

Vacaville is more Hispanic than neighboring Elmira (7.2% Hispanic), Hartley (25.9% Hispanic), and Allendale (19.3% Hispanic). Vacaville is less Hispanic than neighboring Suisun City (30.7% Hispanic), and Fairfield (32.7% Hispanic).

Vacaville's Native American/Other Population

1,288 residents of Vacaville, or 1.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Vacaville is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Vacaville ranks 521st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vacaville's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 25.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Vacaville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.3%.

Vacaville is more Native American/Other than neighboring Elmira (0% Native American/Other), Hartley (0% Native American/Other), and Allendale (0% Native American/Other). Vacaville is less Native American/Other than neighboring Suisun City (2.4% Native American/Other), and Fairfield (2% Native American/Other).

Vacaville's Multiracial Population

7,465 residents of Vacaville, or 7.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Vacaville is slightly higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Vacaville ranks 178th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vacaville's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 3.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Vacaville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.3%.

Vacaville is more Multiracial than neighboring Elmira (0% Multiracial), Allendale (6.5% Multiracial), and Fairfield (6.8% Multiracial). Vacaville is less Multiracial than neighboring Hartley (9.9% Multiracial), and Suisun City (7.5% 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.