Weldon, CA Demographics

A map of Weldon's Population by Race

Weldon, California has an estimated population of 2,493, an increase from the 2,303 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.1% White, 16.1% Hispanic, 2.7% Native American/Other, 1.7% Asian, 0.4% Multiracial, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Weldon, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Weldon 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 Weldon, that probability was 37.0% in 2020 and 34.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Weldon is ranked the 850th 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). Weldon was ranked the 877th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Weldon's White Population

1,971 residents of Weldon, or 79.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Weldon is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Weldon ranks 293rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Weldon's White population has grown by an estimated 9.3%. White residents' share of Weldon's population has increased from 78.3% to 79.1%.

Weldon is more White than neighboring Onyx (0% White), Kernville (77.6% White), and Lake Isabella (74.6% White). Weldon is less White than neighboring Mountain Mesa (84% White), and Squirrel Mountain Valley (81.3% White).

Weldon's Black Population

0 residents of Weldon, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Weldon is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Weldon ranks 1214th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Weldon's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Weldon's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Weldon is less Black than neighboring Mountain Mesa (4.2% Black), Squirrel Mountain Valley (0.8% Black), Kernville (0.1% Black), and Lake Isabella (0.6% Black).

Weldon's Asian Population

42 residents of Weldon, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Weldon is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Weldon ranks 1114th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Weldon's Asian population has grown by an estimated 68.0%. Asian residents' share of Weldon's population has increased from 1.1% to 1.7%.

Weldon is more Asian than neighboring Mountain Mesa (1.3% Asian), Squirrel Mountain Valley (0% Asian), and Lake Isabella (0.4% Asian). Weldon is less Asian than neighboring Onyx (19.6% Asian), and Kernville (3.3% Asian).

Weldon's Hispanic Population

402 residents of Weldon, or 16.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Weldon is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Weldon ranks 1206th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Weldon's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 56.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Weldon's population has increased from 11.2% to 16.1%.

Weldon is more Hispanic than neighboring Mountain Mesa (8.5% Hispanic), Kernville (6.2% Hispanic), and Lake Isabella (15.5% Hispanic). Weldon is less Hispanic than neighboring Squirrel Mountain Valley (17.9% Hispanic), and Onyx (40.4% Hispanic).

Weldon's Native American/Other Population

68 residents of Weldon, or 2.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Weldon is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Weldon ranks 272nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Weldon's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 9.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Weldon's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.7%.

Weldon is more Native American/Other than neighboring Mountain Mesa (0% Native American/Other), Squirrel Mountain Valley (0% Native American/Other), Onyx (0% Native American/Other), and Lake Isabella (1.1% Native American/Other). Weldon is less Native American/Other than neighboring Kernville (11.6% Native American/Other).

Weldon's Multiracial Population

10 residents of Weldon, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Weldon is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Weldon ranks 361st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Weldon's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 93.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Weldon's population has decreased from 6.5% to 0.4%.

Weldon is more Multiracial than neighboring Squirrel Mountain Valley (0% Multiracial). Weldon is less Multiracial than neighboring Mountain Mesa (2% Multiracial), Onyx (40% Multiracial), Kernville (1.3% Multiracial), and Lake Isabella (7.8% 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.