Wilton, CA Demographics
A map of Wilton's Population by Race
Wilton, California has an estimated population of 6,433, an increase from the 5,958 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 58.3% White, 26.2% Hispanic, 6.4% Asian, 5.9% Multiracial, 1.8% Black, and 1.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Wilton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Wilton 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 Wilton, that probability was 53.7% in 2020 and 58.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Wilton is ranked the 602nd 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). Wilton was ranked the 614th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Wilton's White Population
3,751 residents of Wilton, or 58.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Wilton is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Wilton ranks 677th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Wilton's White population has declined by an estimated 2.4%. White residents' share of Wilton's population has decreased from 64.5% to 58.3%.
Wilton is more White than neighboring Herald (36.1% White), Vineyard (21.2% White), and Rancho Cordova (46% White). Wilton is less White than neighboring Clay (58.4% White), and Mather (63.1% White).
Wilton's Black Population
114 residents of Wilton, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Wilton is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Wilton ranks 458th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Wilton's Black population has grown by an estimated 2.7%. Black residents' share of Wilton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.8%.
Wilton is more Black than neighboring Clay (0% Black). Wilton is less Black than neighboring Herald (11.8% Black), Vineyard (9.7% Black), and Rancho Cordova (10% Black).
Wilton's Asian Population
414 residents of Wilton, or 6.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Wilton is lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Wilton ranks 480th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Wilton's Asian population has grown by an estimated 39.9%. Asian residents' share of Wilton's population has increased from 5.0% to 6.4%.
Wilton is more Asian than neighboring Clay (5.8% Asian), and Herald (3.7% Asian). Wilton is less Asian than neighboring Vineyard (40% Asian), Mather (10.1% Asian), and Rancho Cordova (14.7% Asian).
Wilton's Hispanic Population
1,686 residents of Wilton, or 26.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Wilton is considerably lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Wilton ranks 873rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Wilton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 44.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Wilton's population has increased from 19.7% to 26.2%.
Wilton is more Hispanic than neighboring Vineyard (19.6% Hispanic), Mather (15.8% Hispanic), and Rancho Cordova (22% Hispanic). Wilton is less Hispanic than neighboring Clay (31.2% Hispanic), and Herald (46% Hispanic).
Wilton's Native American/Other Population
87 residents of Wilton, or 1.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Wilton is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Wilton ranks 433rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Wilton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 24.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Wilton's population has decreased from 1.9% to 1.4%.
Wilton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Clay (0.5% Native American/Other), and Herald (0.5% Native American/Other). Wilton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Vineyard (3.1% Native American/Other), Mather (1.9% Native American/Other), and Rancho Cordova (1.6% Native American/Other).
Wilton's Multiracial Population
381 residents of Wilton, or 5.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Wilton is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Wilton ranks 247th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Wilton's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 9.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Wilton's population has decreased from 7.1% to 5.9%.
Wilton is more Multiracial than neighboring Clay (4% Multiracial), Herald (1.9% Multiracial), and Rancho Cordova (5.8% Multiracial). Wilton is less Multiracial than neighboring Vineyard (6.4% Multiracial), and Mather (7.2% 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.