Willows, CA Demographics

A map of Willows's Population by Race

Willows, California has an estimated population of 6,190, a slight decrease from the 6,293 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 57.2% White, 36.5% Hispanic, 2.9% Asian, 2.9% Multiracial, 0.3% Black, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Willows, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Willows 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 Willows, that probability was 59.5% in 2020 and 53.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Willows is ranked the 607th 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). Willows was ranked the 599th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Willows's White Population

3,538 residents of Willows, or 57.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Willows is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Willows ranks 918th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Willows's White population has grown by an estimated 9.5%. White residents' share of Willows's population has increased from 51.3% to 57.2%.

Willows is more White than neighboring Artois (22.3% White), Princeton (42.2% White), Orland (34.4% White), Maxwell (19.5% White), and Hamilton City (5.3% White).

Willows's Black Population

16 residents of Willows, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Willows is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Willows ranks 900th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Willows's Black population has declined by an estimated 64.4%. Black residents' share of Willows's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Willows is more Black than neighboring Artois (0% Black), Orland (0% Black), Maxwell (0% Black), and Hamilton City (0% Black). Willows is less Black than neighboring Princeton (23% Black).

Willows's Asian Population

181 residents of Willows, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Willows is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Willows ranks 531st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Willows's Asian population has declined by an estimated 32.5%. Asian residents' share of Willows's population has decreased from 4.3% to 2.9%.

Willows is more Asian than neighboring Artois (0% Asian), Princeton (0% Asian), Orland (1.7% Asian), Maxwell (0% Asian), and Hamilton City (2.1% Asian).

Willows's Hispanic Population

2,260 residents of Willows, or 36.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Willows is slightly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Willows ranks 521st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Willows's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 3.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Willows's population has decreased from 37.0% to 36.5%.

Willows is more Hispanic than neighboring Princeton (31.5% Hispanic). Willows is less Hispanic than neighboring Artois (77.7% Hispanic), Orland (60% Hispanic), Maxwell (77.9% Hispanic), and Hamilton City (90.6% Hispanic).

Willows's Native American/Other Population

14 residents of Willows, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Willows is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Willows ranks 292nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Willows's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 91.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Willows's population has decreased from 2.6% to 0.2%.

Willows is more Native American/Other than neighboring Artois (0% Native American/Other), and Hamilton City (0% Native American/Other). Willows is less Native American/Other than neighboring Princeton (1.1% Native American/Other), Orland (0.4% Native American/Other), and Maxwell (1.3% Native American/Other).

Willows's Multiracial Population

181 residents of Willows, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Willows is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Willows ranks 947th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Willows's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 29.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Willows's population has decreased from 4.1% to 2.9%.

Willows is more Multiracial than neighboring Artois (0% Multiracial), Princeton (2.2% Multiracial), Maxwell (1.3% Multiracial), and Hamilton City (1.9% Multiracial). Willows is less Multiracial than neighboring Orland (3.4% 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.