Yosemite West, CA Demographics

A map of Yosemite West's Population by Race

Yosemite West, California has an estimated population of 31, a dramatic decrease from the 47 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 96.8% White, 3.2% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Yosemite West, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Yosemite West 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 Yosemite West, that probability was 60.8% in 2020 and 6.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Yosemite West is ranked the 1541st 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). Yosemite West was ranked the 1560th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Yosemite West's White Population

30 residents of Yosemite West, or 96.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Yosemite West is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Yosemite West ranks 922nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Yosemite West's White population has grown by an estimated 25.0%. White residents' share of Yosemite West's population has increased from 51.1% to 96.8%.

Yosemite West is more White than neighboring El Portal (91.9% White), Yosemite Valley (48.4% White), Fish Camp (0% White), and Midpines (93.1% White). Yosemite West is less White than neighboring Wawona (100% White).

Yosemite West's Black Population

0 residents of Yosemite West, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Yosemite West is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Yosemite West ranks 1349th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Yosemite West's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Yosemite West's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Yosemite West is less Black than neighboring Yosemite Valley (4.8% Black).

Yosemite West's Asian Population

0 residents of Yosemite West, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Yosemite West is significantly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Yosemite West ranks 1439th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Yosemite West's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Yosemite West's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Yosemite West is less Asian than neighboring Yosemite Valley (4.9% Asian), and Midpines (6.9% Asian).

Yosemite West's Hispanic Population

1 residents of Yosemite West, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Yosemite West is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Yosemite West ranks 606th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Yosemite West's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 93.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Yosemite West's population has decreased from 31.9% to 3.2%.

Yosemite West is more Hispanic than neighboring Wawona (0% Hispanic), Fish Camp (0% Hispanic), and Midpines (0% Hispanic). Yosemite West is less Hispanic than neighboring El Portal (6.3% Hispanic), and Yosemite Valley (37.3% Hispanic).

Yosemite West's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Yosemite West, 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 Yosemite West is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Yosemite West ranks 1522nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Yosemite West's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Yosemite West's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Yosemite West is less Native American/Other than neighboring El Portal (1.8% Native American/Other), and Yosemite Valley (2.3% Native American/Other).

Yosemite West's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Yosemite West, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Yosemite West is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Yosemite West ranks 6th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Yosemite West's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Yosemite West's population has decreased from 17.0% to 0.0%.

Yosemite West is less Multiracial than neighboring Yosemite Valley (2.4% 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.