Walnut Grove, CA Demographics

A map of Walnut Grove's Population by Race

Walnut Grove, California has an estimated population of 926, a dramatic decrease from the 1,452 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 44.9% Hispanic, 42.8% White, 12.3% Asian, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Walnut Grove, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Walnut Grove has become less 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 Walnut Grove, that probability was 61.2% in 2020 and 60.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Walnut Grove is ranked the 1083rd 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). Walnut Grove was ranked the 981st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Walnut Grove's White Population

396 residents of Walnut Grove, or 42.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Walnut Grove is higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Walnut Grove ranks 1044th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walnut Grove's White population has declined by an estimated 35.0%. White residents' share of Walnut Grove's population has increased from 41.9% to 42.8%.

Walnut Grove is more White than neighboring Thornton (32.6% White), Hood (19.6% White), and Franklin CDP (Sacramento County) (10.7% White). Walnut Grove is less White than neighboring Courtland (43.1% White), and Isleton (42.9% White).

Walnut Grove's Black Population

0 residents of Walnut Grove, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Walnut Grove is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Walnut Grove ranks 429th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walnut Grove's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Walnut Grove's population has decreased from 2.1% to 0.0%.

Walnut Grove is less Black than neighboring Thornton (2.3% Black), and Isleton (2.3% Black).

Walnut Grove's Asian Population

114 residents of Walnut Grove, or 12.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Walnut Grove is slightly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Walnut Grove ranks 417th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walnut Grove's Asian population has grown by an estimated 28.1%. Asian residents' share of Walnut Grove's population has increased from 6.1% to 12.3%.

Walnut Grove is more Asian than neighboring Courtland (1.6% Asian), Thornton (0.4% Asian), Isleton (4.4% Asian), Hood (0% Asian), and Franklin CDP (Sacramento County) (0% Asian).

Walnut Grove's Hispanic Population

416 residents of Walnut Grove, or 44.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Walnut Grove is slightly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Walnut Grove ranks 432nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walnut Grove's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 37.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Walnut Grove's population has decreased from 45.5% to 44.9%.

Walnut Grove is more Hispanic than neighboring Isleton (42.7% Hispanic). Walnut Grove is less Hispanic than neighboring Courtland (53% Hispanic), Thornton (59.4% Hispanic), Hood (80.4% Hispanic), and Franklin CDP (Sacramento County) (89.3% Hispanic).

Walnut Grove's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Walnut Grove, 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 Walnut Grove is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Walnut Grove ranks 1398th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walnut Grove's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Walnut Grove's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Walnut Grove is less Native American/Other than neighboring Thornton (1.5% Native American/Other), and Isleton (6.7% Native American/Other).

Walnut Grove's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Walnut Grove, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Walnut Grove is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Walnut Grove ranks 1003rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walnut Grove's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Walnut Grove's population has decreased from 3.9% to 0.0%.

Walnut Grove is less Multiracial than neighboring Courtland (2.2% Multiracial), Thornton (3.9% Multiracial), and Isleton (1% 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.