Wofford Heights, CA Demographics

A map of Wofford Heights's Population by Race

Wofford Heights, California has an estimated population of 2,656, a large increase from the 2,213 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 75.8% White, 21.2% Hispanic, 2.7% Multiracial, 0.3% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Wofford Heights, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Wofford Heights 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 Wofford Heights, that probability was 34.7% in 2020 and 38.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Wofford Heights is ranked the 835th 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). Wofford Heights was ranked the 881st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Wofford Heights's White Population

2,013 residents of Wofford Heights, or 75.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Wofford Heights is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Wofford Heights ranks 239th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wofford Heights's White population has grown by an estimated 13.9%. White residents' share of Wofford Heights's population has decreased from 79.9% to 75.8%.

Wofford Heights is more White than neighboring Lake Isabella (74.6% White). Wofford Heights is less White than neighboring Kernville (77.6% White), Alta Sierra CDP (Kern County) (100% White), Mountain Mesa (84% White), and Squirrel Mountain Valley (81.3% White).

Wofford Heights's Black Population

0 residents of Wofford Heights, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Wofford Heights is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Wofford Heights ranks 1346th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

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

Wofford Heights is less Black than neighboring Kernville (0.1% Black), Lake Isabella (0.6% Black), Mountain Mesa (4.2% Black), and Squirrel Mountain Valley (0.8% Black).

Wofford Heights's Asian Population

0 residents of Wofford Heights, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Wofford Heights is significantly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Wofford Heights ranks 1222nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wofford Heights's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Wofford Heights's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Wofford Heights is less Asian than neighboring Kernville (3.3% Asian), Lake Isabella (0.4% Asian), and Mountain Mesa (1.3% Asian).

Wofford Heights's Hispanic Population

564 residents of Wofford Heights, or 21.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Wofford Heights is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Wofford Heights ranks 1318th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wofford Heights's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 186.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Wofford Heights's population has increased from 8.9% to 21.2%.

Wofford Heights is more Hispanic than neighboring Kernville (6.2% Hispanic), Lake Isabella (15.5% Hispanic), Alta Sierra CDP (Kern County) (0% Hispanic), Mountain Mesa (8.5% Hispanic), and Squirrel Mountain Valley (17.9% Hispanic).

Wofford Heights's Native American/Other Population

8 residents of Wofford Heights, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Wofford Heights is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Wofford Heights ranks 269th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wofford Heights's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 86.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Wofford Heights's population has decreased from 2.7% to 0.3%.

Wofford Heights is more Native American/Other than neighboring Alta Sierra CDP (Kern County) (0% Native American/Other), Mountain Mesa (0% Native American/Other), and Squirrel Mountain Valley (0% Native American/Other). Wofford Heights is less Native American/Other than neighboring Kernville (11.6% Native American/Other), and Lake Isabella (1.1% Native American/Other).

Wofford Heights's Multiracial Population

71 residents of Wofford Heights, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Wofford Heights is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Wofford Heights ranks 165th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wofford Heights's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 58.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Wofford Heights's population has decreased from 7.7% to 2.7%.

Wofford Heights is more Multiracial than neighboring Kernville (1.3% Multiracial), Alta Sierra CDP (Kern County) (0% Multiracial), Mountain Mesa (2% Multiracial), and Squirrel Mountain Valley (0% Multiracial). Wofford Heights is less Multiracial than neighboring Lake Isabella (7.8% 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.