Volcano, CA Demographics

A map of Volcano's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Native American/Other	88	0	49.7%	0.0%
White	72	83	40.7%	79.8%
Multiracial	17	8	9.6%	7.7%
Black	0	1	0.0%	1.0%
Asian	0	2	0.0%	1.9%
Hispanic	0	10	0.0%	9.6%

Volcano, California has an estimated population of 177, a dramatic increase from the 104 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 49.7% Native American/Other, 40.7% White, 9.6% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Volcano, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Volcano 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 Volcano, that probability was 34.7% in 2020 and 57.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Volcano is ranked the 1392nd 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). Volcano was ranked the 1493rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Volcano's White Population

72 residents of Volcano, or 40.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Volcano is higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Volcano ranks 244th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Volcano's White population has declined by an estimated 13.3%. White residents' share of Volcano's population has decreased from 79.8% to 40.7%.

Volcano is less White than neighboring Pioneer (73.1% White), Lockwood CDP (Amador County) (86.7% White), Red Corral (63.7% White), Pine Grove (81% White), and Buckhorn (79% White).

Volcano's Black Population

0 residents of Volcano, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Volcano is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Volcano ranks 742nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Volcano's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Volcano's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Volcano is less Black than neighboring Buckhorn (0.5% Black).

Volcano's Asian Population

0 residents of Volcano, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Volcano is significantly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Volcano ranks 855th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Volcano's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Volcano's population has decreased from 1.9% to 0.0%.

Volcano is less Asian than neighboring Lockwood CDP (Amador County) (4.9% Asian), Pine Grove (0.5% Asian), and Buckhorn (2% Asian).

Volcano's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Volcano, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Volcano is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Volcano ranks 1285th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Volcano's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Volcano's population has decreased from 9.6% to 0.0%.

Volcano is less Hispanic than neighboring Pioneer (21.1% Hispanic), Red Corral (30.2% Hispanic), Pine Grove (10.9% Hispanic), and Buckhorn (12.4% Hispanic).

Volcano's Native American/Other Population

88 residents of Volcano, or 49.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Volcano is significantly higher than in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Volcano 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, Volcano's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 88. Native American/Other residents' share of Volcano's population has increased from 0.0% to 49.7%.

Volcano is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pioneer (5.6% Native American/Other), Lockwood CDP (Amador County) (0% Native American/Other), Red Corral (0% Native American/Other), Pine Grove (2.6% Native American/Other), and Buckhorn (0.3% Native American/Other).

Volcano's Multiracial Population

17 residents of Volcano, or 9.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Volcano is higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Volcano ranks 162nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Volcano's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 112.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Volcano's population has increased from 7.7% to 9.6%.

Volcano is more Multiracial than neighboring Pioneer (0.2% Multiracial), Lockwood CDP (Amador County) (8.4% Multiracial), Red Corral (6.1% Multiracial), Pine Grove (5.1% Multiracial), and Buckhorn (5.7% 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.