Artesia, CA Demographics

A map of Artesia's Population by Race

Artesia, California had a population of 16,395 in 2020. It was 15.9% White, 3.8% Black, 41.8% Asian, 35.5% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 2.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Artesia, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,611 places in California, Artesia is the 388th 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).

Artesia's White Population

2,608 residents of Artesia identify as White, or 15.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Artesia less than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Artesia is ranked #1346 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Artesia is more White than neighboring Cerritos (12.8% White), Hawaiian Gardens (5.5% White), and Norwalk (8.7% White). Artesia is less White than neighboring La Palma (21.3% White), and Lakewood (31.4% White).

Artesia's Black Population

627 residents of Artesia identify as Black, or 3.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Artesia roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Artesia is ranked #259 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Artesia is more Black than neighboring Norwalk (3.7% Black). Artesia is less Black than neighboring Cerritos (6.4% Black), Hawaiian Gardens (3.9% Black), La Palma (4.9% Black), and Lakewood (7.9% Black).

Artesia's Asian Population

6,852 residents of Artesia identify as Asian, or 41.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Artesia considerably larger than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Artesia is ranked #39 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Artesia is more Asian than neighboring Hawaiian Gardens (12.2% Asian), Norwalk (13.3% Asian), and Lakewood (18.3% Asian). Artesia is less Asian than neighboring Cerritos (62.1% Asian), and La Palma (50.3% Asian).

Artesia's Hispanic Population

5,825 residents of Artesia identify as Hispanic, or 35.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Artesia roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Artesia is ranked #551 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Artesia is more Hispanic than neighboring Cerritos (14.3% Hispanic), and La Palma (18.9% Hispanic). Artesia is less Hispanic than neighboring Hawaiian Gardens (76.7% Hispanic), Norwalk (71.6% Hispanic), and Lakewood (35.7% Hispanic).

Artesia's Native American/Other Population

149 residents of Artesia identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Artesia 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, Artesia is ranked #1072 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Artesia is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hawaiian Gardens (0.8% Native American/Other). Artesia is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cerritos (1% Native American/Other), Norwalk (1.1% Native American/Other), La Palma (1% Native American/Other), and Lakewood (1.6% Native American/Other).

Artesia's Multiracial Population

334 residents of Artesia identify as Multiracial, or 2.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Artesia roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Artesia is ranked #1323 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Artesia is more Multiracial than neighboring Hawaiian Gardens (0.9% Multiracial), and Norwalk (1.6% Multiracial). Artesia is less Multiracial than neighboring Cerritos (3.4% Multiracial), La Palma (3.6% Multiracial), and Lakewood (5% Multiracial).

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