West Bishop, CA Demographics

A map of West Bishop's Population by Race

West Bishop, California has an estimated population of 2,551, a decrease from the 2,754 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 74.6% White, 11.1% Hispanic, 8.1% Multiracial, 5.3% Native American/Other, 0.9% Asian, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Bishop, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Bishop 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 West Bishop, that probability was 34.8% in 2020 and 42.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Bishop is ranked the 844th 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). West Bishop was ranked the 826th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Bishop's White Population

1,902 residents of West Bishop, or 74.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Bishop is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. West Bishop ranks 243rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Bishop's White population has declined by an estimated 13.5%. White residents' share of West Bishop's population has decreased from 79.8% to 74.6%.

West Bishop is more White than neighboring Dixon Lane-MeadowCreek (56.2% White), Wilkerson (68.9% White), and Round Valley (48.7% White). West Bishop is less White than neighboring Bishop (77.1% White), and Mesa (88.9% White).

West Bishop's Black Population

0 residents of West Bishop, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Bishop is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. West Bishop ranks 1253rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

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

West Bishop is less Black than neighboring Round Valley (6.6% Black).

West Bishop's Asian Population

24 residents of West Bishop, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Bishop is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. West Bishop ranks 864th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Bishop's Asian population has declined by an estimated 53.8%. Asian residents' share of West Bishop's population has decreased from 1.9% to 0.9%.

West Bishop is more Asian than neighboring Mesa (0% Asian), and Round Valley (0.2% Asian). West Bishop is less Asian than neighboring Dixon Lane-MeadowCreek (3.2% Asian), Bishop (2.7% Asian), and Wilkerson (2.3% Asian).

West Bishop's Hispanic Population

283 residents of West Bishop, or 11.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Bishop is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. West Bishop ranks 1219th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Bishop's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 6.3%. Hispanic residents' share of West Bishop's population has remained roughly unchanged at 11.1%.

West Bishop is more Hispanic than neighboring Mesa (7% Hispanic). West Bishop is less Hispanic than neighboring Dixon Lane-MeadowCreek (36.5% Hispanic), Bishop (15.5% Hispanic), Wilkerson (26.4% Hispanic), and Round Valley (37% Hispanic).

West Bishop's Native American/Other Population

136 residents of West Bishop, or 5.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in West Bishop is slightly higher than in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. West Bishop ranks 381st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Bishop's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 134.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Bishop's population has increased from 2.1% to 5.3%.

West Bishop is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dixon Lane-MeadowCreek (0% Native American/Other), Bishop (0.4% Native American/Other), Wilkerson (1.4% Native American/Other), Mesa (0.6% Native American/Other), and Round Valley (0.4% Native American/Other).

West Bishop's Multiracial Population

206 residents of West Bishop, or 8.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Bishop is slightly higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. West Bishop ranks 730th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Bishop's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 50.4%. Multiracial residents' share of West Bishop's population has increased from 5.0% to 8.1%.

West Bishop is more Multiracial than neighboring Dixon Lane-MeadowCreek (4% Multiracial), Bishop (4.2% Multiracial), Wilkerson (1% Multiracial), Mesa (3.5% Multiracial), and Round Valley (7.1% 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.