Willow Creek, CA Demographics

A map of Willow Creek's Population by Race

Willow Creek, California has an estimated population of 1,076, a dramatic decrease from the 1,720 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 77.8% White, 14.3% Native American/Other, 5.9% Hispanic, 2.0% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Willow Creek, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Willow Creek has become considerably 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 Willow Creek, that probability was 50.3% in 2020 and 37.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Willow Creek is ranked the 1045th 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). Willow Creek was ranked the 938th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Willow Creek's White Population

837 residents of Willow Creek, or 77.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Willow Creek is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Willow Creek ranks 606th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Willow Creek's White population has declined by an estimated 28.8%. White residents' share of Willow Creek's population has increased from 68.3% to 77.8%.

Willow Creek is more White than neighboring Salyer (48.5% White), Hoopa (7.1% White), and Weitchpec (28.8% White). Willow Creek is less White than neighboring Trinity Village (95.2% White), and Burnt Ranch (78.9% White).

Willow Creek's Black Population

0 residents of Willow Creek, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Willow Creek is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Willow Creek ranks 999th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Willow Creek's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Willow Creek's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Willow Creek is less Black than neighboring Salyer (29.2% Black).

Willow Creek's Asian Population

0 residents of Willow Creek, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Willow Creek is significantly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Willow Creek ranks 1101st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Willow Creek's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Willow Creek's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.

Willow Creek is less Asian than neighboring Salyer (0.4% Asian), and Hoopa (6.2% Asian).

Willow Creek's Hispanic Population

64 residents of Willow Creek, or 5.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Willow Creek is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Willow Creek ranks 1342nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Willow Creek's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 56.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Willow Creek's population has decreased from 8.5% to 5.9%.

Willow Creek is more Hispanic than neighboring Salyer (0.8% Hispanic), Trinity Village (0% Hispanic), Hoopa (4.7% Hispanic), Burnt Ranch (0% Hispanic), and Weitchpec (2.9% Hispanic).

Willow Creek's Native American/Other Population

154 residents of Willow Creek, or 14.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Willow Creek is considerably higher than in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Willow Creek ranks 25th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Willow Creek's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 21.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Willow Creek's population has increased from 11.4% to 14.3%.

Willow Creek is more Native American/Other than neighboring Salyer (0% Native American/Other), and Trinity Village (0% Native American/Other). Willow Creek is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hoopa (70% Native American/Other), Burnt Ranch (21.1% Native American/Other), and Weitchpec (61.5% Native American/Other).

Willow Creek's Multiracial Population

21 residents of Willow Creek, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Willow Creek is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Willow Creek ranks 44th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Willow Creek's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 87.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Willow Creek's population has decreased from 10.1% to 2.0%.

Willow Creek is more Multiracial than neighboring Burnt Ranch (0% Multiracial). Willow Creek is less Multiracial than neighboring Salyer (21.1% Multiracial), Trinity Village (4.8% Multiracial), Hoopa (12% Multiracial), and Weitchpec (6.7% 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.