Aptos, CA Demographics

A map of Aptos's Population by Race

Aptos, California had a population of 6,664 in 2020. It was 72.1% White, 0.9% Black, 3.9% Asian, 16.0% Hispanic, 1.6% Native American/Other, and 5.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Aptos, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,611 places in California, Aptos is the 588th most populous. 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).

Aptos's White Population

4,808 residents of Aptos identify as White, or 72.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Aptos considerably larger than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Aptos is ranked #514 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Aptos is more White than neighboring Seacliff (70.3% White), Soquel (69.7% White), and Capitola (65% White). Aptos is less White than neighboring Rio del Mar (76.3% White), and Day Valley (72.6% White).

Aptos's Black Population

60 residents of Aptos identify as Black, or 0.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Aptos roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Aptos is ranked #748 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Aptos is more Black than neighboring Seacliff (0.5% Black), Rio del Mar (0.6% Black), Day Valley (0.5% Black), and Soquel (0.7% Black). Aptos is less Black than neighboring Capitola (1% Black).

Aptos's Asian Population

260 residents of Aptos identify as Asian, or 3.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Aptos slightly less than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Aptos is ranked #561 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Aptos is more Asian than neighboring Seacliff (2.9% Asian), Rio del Mar (3.8% Asian), Day Valley (2.7% Asian), and Soquel (3.8% Asian). Aptos is less Asian than neighboring Capitola (4.8% Asian).

Aptos's Hispanic Population

1,063 residents of Aptos identify as Hispanic, or 16.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Aptos considerably less than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Aptos is ranked #1002 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Aptos is more Hispanic than neighboring Rio del Mar (13.2% Hispanic). Aptos is less Hispanic than neighboring Seacliff (19.8% Hispanic), Day Valley (18.8% Hispanic), Soquel (19.4% Hispanic), and Capitola (22.4% Hispanic).

Aptos's Native American/Other Population

106 residents of Aptos identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Aptos roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of California (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,611 places in California, Aptos is ranked #546 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Aptos is more Native American/Other than neighboring Seacliff (1.2% Native American/Other), Rio del Mar (0.9% Native American/Other), Day Valley (1% Native American/Other), Soquel (0.9% Native American/Other), and Capitola (1% Native American/Other).

Aptos's Multiracial Population

367 residents of Aptos identify as Multiracial, or 5.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Aptos roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Aptos is ranked #588 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Aptos is more Multiracial than neighboring Seacliff (5.3% Multiracial), Rio del Mar (5.2% Multiracial), and Day Valley (4.5% Multiracial). Aptos is less Multiracial than neighboring Capitola (5.8% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.