Vallecito, CA Demographics

A map of Vallecito's Population by Race

Vallecito, California has an estimated population of 562, a large increase from the 442 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 67.1% White, 29.7% Multiracial, 3.2% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Vallecito, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Vallecito 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 Vallecito, that probability was 29.8% in 2020 and 46.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Vallecito is ranked the 1191st 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). Vallecito was ranked the 1244th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Vallecito's White Population

377 residents of Vallecito, or 67.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Vallecito is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Vallecito ranks 132nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vallecito's White population has grown by an estimated 2.4%. White residents' share of Vallecito's population has decreased from 83.3% to 67.1%.

Vallecito is less White than neighboring Murphys (87.3% White), Columbia (80.7% White), Tuttletown (93.9% White), Angels (84.4% White), and Forest Meadows (81.1% White).

Vallecito's Black Population

0 residents of Vallecito, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Vallecito is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Vallecito ranks 935th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vallecito's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Vallecito's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Vallecito is less Black than neighboring Columbia (1.1% Black), and Angels (0.8% Black).

Vallecito's Asian Population

0 residents of Vallecito, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Vallecito is significantly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Vallecito ranks 1342nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vallecito's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Vallecito's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Vallecito is less Asian than neighboring Columbia (2.8% Asian), Angels (0.5% Asian), and Forest Meadows (13.1% Asian).

Vallecito's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Vallecito, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Vallecito is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Vallecito ranks 1443rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vallecito's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Vallecito's population has decreased from 7.0% to 0.0%.

Vallecito is less Hispanic than neighboring Murphys (9.2% Hispanic), Columbia (6.1% Hispanic), Tuttletown (3.9% Hispanic), Angels (7.9% Hispanic), and Forest Meadows (1.2% Hispanic).

Vallecito's Native American/Other Population

18 residents of Vallecito, or 3.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Vallecito is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Vallecito ranks 241st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vallecito's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 38.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Vallecito's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.2%.

Vallecito is more Native American/Other than neighboring Murphys (0% Native American/Other), Columbia (1.5% Native American/Other), Tuttletown (0.5% Native American/Other), Angels (1% Native American/Other), and Forest Meadows (0% Native American/Other).

Vallecito's Multiracial Population

167 residents of Vallecito, or 29.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Vallecito is significantly higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Vallecito ranks 567th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vallecito's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 568.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Vallecito's population has increased from 5.7% to 29.7%.

Vallecito is more Multiracial than neighboring Murphys (3.5% Multiracial), Columbia (7.7% Multiracial), Tuttletown (1.8% Multiracial), Angels (5.4% Multiracial), and Forest Meadows (4.6% 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.