Westhaven-Moonstone, CA Demographics

A map of Westhaven-Moonstone's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,181	932	76.8%	78.5%
Multiracial	175	72	11.4%	6.1%
Hispanic	131	106	8.5%	8.9%
Asian	22	14	1.4%	1.2%
Native American/Other	20	62	1.3%	5.2%
Black	8	1	0.5%	0.1%

Westhaven-Moonstone, California has an estimated population of 1,537, a large increase from the 1,187 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 76.8% White, 11.4% Multiracial, 8.5% Hispanic, 1.4% Asian, 1.3% Native American/Other, and 0.5% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Westhaven-Moonstone, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Westhaven-Moonstone has become 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 Westhaven-Moonstone, that probability was 36.9% in 2020 and 38.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Westhaven-Moonstone is ranked the 957th 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). Westhaven-Moonstone was ranked the 1027th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Westhaven-Moonstone's White Population

1,181 residents of Westhaven-Moonstone, or 76.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Westhaven-Moonstone is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Westhaven-Moonstone ranks 287th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westhaven-Moonstone's White population has grown by an estimated 26.7%. White residents' share of Westhaven-Moonstone's population has decreased from 78.5% to 76.8%.

Westhaven-Moonstone is more White than neighboring McKinleyville (72.2% White), and Arcata (70.6% White). Westhaven-Moonstone is less White than neighboring Trinidad (82.7% White), Fieldbrook (91.8% White), and Big Lagoon (87.7% White).

Westhaven-Moonstone's Black Population

8 residents of Westhaven-Moonstone, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Westhaven-Moonstone is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Westhaven-Moonstone ranks 1331st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westhaven-Moonstone's Black population has grown by an estimated 700.0%. Black residents' share of Westhaven-Moonstone's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Westhaven-Moonstone is more Black than neighboring Trinidad (0% Black), McKinleyville (0.1% Black), Fieldbrook (0% Black), and Big Lagoon (0% Black). Westhaven-Moonstone is less Black than neighboring Arcata (3% Black).

Westhaven-Moonstone's Asian Population

22 residents of Westhaven-Moonstone, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Westhaven-Moonstone is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Westhaven-Moonstone ranks 1082nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westhaven-Moonstone's Asian population has grown by an estimated 57.1%. Asian residents' share of Westhaven-Moonstone's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.

Westhaven-Moonstone is more Asian than neighboring Trinidad (0% Asian), Fieldbrook (0.1% Asian), Big Lagoon (0% Asian), and Arcata (1.1% Asian). Westhaven-Moonstone is less Asian than neighboring McKinleyville (2.4% Asian).

Westhaven-Moonstone's Hispanic Population

131 residents of Westhaven-Moonstone, or 8.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Westhaven-Moonstone is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Westhaven-Moonstone ranks 1314th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westhaven-Moonstone's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 23.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Westhaven-Moonstone's population has remained roughly unchanged at 8.5%.

Westhaven-Moonstone is more Hispanic than neighboring Fieldbrook (4.3% Hispanic), and Big Lagoon (7.2% Hispanic). Westhaven-Moonstone is less Hispanic than neighboring Trinidad (13.3% Hispanic), McKinleyville (11.1% Hispanic), and Arcata (16% Hispanic).

Westhaven-Moonstone's Native American/Other Population

20 residents of Westhaven-Moonstone, or 1.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Westhaven-Moonstone is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Westhaven-Moonstone ranks 105th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westhaven-Moonstone's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 67.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Westhaven-Moonstone's population has decreased from 5.2% to 1.3%.

Westhaven-Moonstone is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fieldbrook (0.5% Native American/Other), and Big Lagoon (0% Native American/Other). Westhaven-Moonstone is less Native American/Other than neighboring Trinidad (1.4% Native American/Other), McKinleyville (2.9% Native American/Other), and Arcata (2.4% Native American/Other).

Westhaven-Moonstone's Multiracial Population

175 residents of Westhaven-Moonstone, or 11.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Westhaven-Moonstone is higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Westhaven-Moonstone ranks 454th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westhaven-Moonstone's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 143.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Westhaven-Moonstone's population has increased from 6.1% to 11.4%.

Westhaven-Moonstone is more Multiracial than neighboring Trinidad (2.6% Multiracial), McKinleyville (11.2% Multiracial), Fieldbrook (3.1% Multiracial), Big Lagoon (5.1% Multiracial), and Arcata (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.