Weitchpec, CA Demographics
A map of Weitchpec's Population by Race
Weitchpec, California has an estimated population of 104, a decrease from the 112 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 61.5% Native American/Other, 28.8% White, 6.7% Multiracial, 2.9% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Weitchpec, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Weitchpec is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Weitchpec, that probability was 53.2% in 2020 and 53.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Weitchpec is ranked the 1454th 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). Weitchpec was ranked the 1484th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Weitchpec's White Population
30 residents of Weitchpec, or 28.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Weitchpec is slightly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Weitchpec ranks 1344th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Weitchpec's White population has grown by an estimated 66.7%. White residents' share of Weitchpec's population has increased from 16.1% to 28.8%.
Weitchpec is more White than neighboring Hoopa (7.1% White), and Wautec (0% White). Weitchpec is less White than neighboring Kep'el (80% White), Willow Creek (77.8% White), and Salyer (48.5% White).
Weitchpec's Black Population
0 residents of Weitchpec, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Weitchpec is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Weitchpec ranks 779th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Weitchpec's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Weitchpec's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.
Weitchpec is less Black than neighboring Salyer (29.2% Black).
Weitchpec's Asian Population
0 residents of Weitchpec, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Weitchpec is significantly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Weitchpec ranks 1439th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Weitchpec's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Weitchpec's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Weitchpec is less Asian than neighboring Hoopa (6.2% Asian), and Salyer (0.4% Asian).
Weitchpec's Hispanic Population
3 residents of Weitchpec, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Weitchpec is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Weitchpec ranks 1589th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Weitchpec's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 50.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Weitchpec's population has increased from 1.8% to 2.9%.
Weitchpec is more Hispanic than neighboring Kep'el (0% Hispanic), Wautec (0% Hispanic), and Salyer (0.8% Hispanic). Weitchpec is less Hispanic than neighboring Hoopa (4.7% Hispanic), and Willow Creek (5.9% Hispanic).
Weitchpec's Native American/Other Population
64 residents of Weitchpec, or 61.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Weitchpec is significantly higher than in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Weitchpec ranks 4th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Weitchpec's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 11.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Weitchpec's population has decreased from 64.3% to 61.5%.
Weitchpec is more Native American/Other than neighboring Kep'el (20% Native American/Other), Willow Creek (14.3% Native American/Other), and Salyer (0% Native American/Other). Weitchpec is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hoopa (70% Native American/Other), and Wautec (100% Native American/Other).
Weitchpec's Multiracial Population
7 residents of Weitchpec, or 6.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Weitchpec is slightly higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Weitchpec ranks 7th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Weitchpec's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 63.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Weitchpec's population has decreased from 17.0% to 6.7%.
Weitchpec is more Multiracial than neighboring Kep'el (0% Multiracial), Wautec (0% Multiracial), and Willow Creek (2% Multiracial). Weitchpec is less Multiracial than neighboring Hoopa (12% Multiracial), and Salyer (21.1% 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.