Waterford, CA Demographics

A map of Waterford's Population by Race

Waterford, California has an estimated population of 9,204, a less than 1% change from the 9,120 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 51.0% Hispanic, 42.5% White, 3.0% Asian, 2.3% Multiracial, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 0.6% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Waterford, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Waterford 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 Waterford, that probability was 58.1% in 2020 and 55.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Waterford is ranked the 512th 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). Waterford was ranked the 516th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Waterford's White Population

3,908 residents of Waterford, or 42.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Waterford is higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Waterford ranks 1035th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waterford's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Waterford's population has remained roughly unchanged at 42.5%.

Waterford is less White than neighboring Hickman (44.5% White), Hughson (47% White), Denair (67.1% White), East Oakdale (67.7% White), and Oakdale (55.7% White).

Waterford's Black Population

52 residents of Waterford, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Waterford is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Waterford ranks 569th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waterford's Black population has declined by an estimated 60.3%. Black residents' share of Waterford's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.6%.

Waterford is more Black than neighboring Hickman (0% Black), Denair (0.3% Black), and East Oakdale (0% Black). Waterford is less Black than neighboring Hughson (2.5% Black), and Oakdale (1% Black).

Waterford's Asian Population

277 residents of Waterford, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Waterford is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Waterford ranks 1054th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waterford's Asian population has grown by an estimated 140.9%. Asian residents' share of Waterford's population has increased from 1.3% to 3.0%.

Waterford is more Asian than neighboring Hickman (1.8% Asian), Hughson (0.2% Asian), Denair (0.2% Asian), and Oakdale (1.2% Asian). Waterford is less Asian than neighboring East Oakdale (3.9% Asian).

Waterford's Hispanic Population

4,697 residents of Waterford, or 51.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Waterford is considerably higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Waterford ranks 409th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waterford's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 7.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Waterford's population has increased from 48.1% to 51.0%.

Waterford is more Hispanic than neighboring Hickman (49.4% Hispanic), Hughson (46.9% Hispanic), Denair (30.3% Hispanic), East Oakdale (22.3% Hispanic), and Oakdale (34.1% Hispanic).

Waterford's Native American/Other Population

62 residents of Waterford, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Waterford is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Waterford ranks 631st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waterford's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 54.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Waterford's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.7%.

Waterford is more Native American/Other than neighboring Denair (0.3% Native American/Other), East Oakdale (0% Native American/Other), and Oakdale (0.3% Native American/Other). Waterford is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hickman (1.2% Native American/Other), and Hughson (0.9% Native American/Other).

Waterford's Multiracial Population

208 residents of Waterford, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Waterford is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Waterford ranks 788th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waterford's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 51.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Waterford's population has decreased from 4.7% to 2.3%.

Waterford is more Multiracial than neighboring Denair (1.9% Multiracial). Waterford is less Multiracial than neighboring Hickman (3.1% Multiracial), Hughson (2.4% Multiracial), East Oakdale (6.1% Multiracial), and Oakdale (7.7% 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.