Yermo, CA Demographics

A map of Yermo's Population by Race

Yermo, California has an estimated population of 958, a dramatic increase from the 623 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 67.7% White, 14.1% Asian, 12.1% Hispanic, 6.1% Black, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Yermo, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Yermo 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 Yermo, that probability was 56.4% in 2020 and 50.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Yermo is ranked the 1076th 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). Yermo was ranked the 1179th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Yermo's White Population

649 residents of Yermo, or 67.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Yermo is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Yermo ranks 790th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Yermo's White population has grown by an estimated 77.3%. White residents' share of Yermo's population has increased from 58.7% to 67.7%.

Yermo is more White than neighboring Barstow (22.2% White), Lenwood (30.5% White), Fort Irwin (47.7% White), Lucerne Valley (58% White), and Apple Valley (43.1% White).

Yermo's Black Population

58 residents of Yermo, or 6.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Yermo is comparable to the share in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Yermo ranks 304th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Yermo's Black population has grown by an estimated 190.0%. Black residents' share of Yermo's population has increased from 3.2% to 6.1%.

Yermo is more Black than neighboring Lenwood (4.5% Black), and Lucerne Valley (5.1% Black). Yermo is less Black than neighboring Barstow (16.4% Black), Fort Irwin (10.6% Black), and Apple Valley (7.3% Black).

Yermo's Asian Population

135 residents of Yermo, or 14.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Yermo is comparable to the share in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Yermo ranks 948th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Yermo's Asian population has grown by an estimated 1250.0%. Asian residents' share of Yermo's population has increased from 1.6% to 14.1%.

Yermo is more Asian than neighboring Barstow (2.9% Asian), Lenwood (0.8% Asian), Fort Irwin (3.5% Asian), Lucerne Valley (2.9% Asian), and Apple Valley (3.4% Asian).

Yermo's Hispanic Population

116 residents of Yermo, or 12.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Yermo is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Yermo ranks 670th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Yermo's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 36.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Yermo's population has decreased from 29.4% to 12.1%.

Yermo is less Hispanic than neighboring Barstow (49.1% Hispanic), Lenwood (51.9% Hispanic), Fort Irwin (30.4% Hispanic), Lucerne Valley (28.8% Hispanic), and Apple Valley (40.2% Hispanic).

Yermo's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Yermo, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Yermo is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Yermo ranks 1056th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Yermo's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Yermo's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Yermo is less Native American/Other than neighboring Barstow (1.4% Native American/Other), Lenwood (9.8% Native American/Other), Fort Irwin (2.9% Native American/Other), Lucerne Valley (1.8% Native American/Other), and Apple Valley (0.9% Native American/Other).

Yermo's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Yermo, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Yermo is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Yermo ranks 444th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Yermo's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Yermo's population has decreased from 6.1% to 0.0%.

Yermo is less Multiracial than neighboring Barstow (8% Multiracial), Lenwood (2.5% Multiracial), Fort Irwin (4.9% Multiracial), Lucerne Valley (3.4% Multiracial), and Apple Valley (5.1% 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.