Atwater, CA Demographics
A map of Atwater's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Hispanic | 19,042 | 59.6% |
White | 8,788 | 27.5% |
Asian | 1,684 | 5.3% |
Multiracial | 1,118 | 3.5% |
Black | 1,001 | 3.1% |
Native American/Other | 337 | 1.1% |
Atwater, California had a population of 31,970 in 2020. It was 27.5% White, 3.1% Black, 5.3% Asian, 59.6% Hispanic, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 3.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Atwater, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,611 places in California, Atwater is the 258th 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).
Atwater's White Population
8,788 residents of Atwater identify as White, or 27.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Atwater slightly less than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Atwater is ranked #1215 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Atwater is more White than neighboring Winton (12.9% White), Franklin (17.4% White), and Merced (23.6% White). Atwater is less White than neighboring McSwain (55.1% White), and Cressey (37.4% White).
Atwater's Black Population
1,001 residents of Atwater identify as Black, or 3.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Atwater roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Atwater is ranked #313 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Atwater is more Black than neighboring Winton (1.3% Black), McSwain (1.1% Black), Franklin (2.4% Black), and Cressey (0.3% Black). Atwater is less Black than neighboring Merced (4.9% Black).
Atwater's Asian Population
1,684 residents of Atwater identify as Asian, or 5.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Atwater slightly less than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Atwater is ranked #456 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Atwater is more Asian than neighboring Winton (4.3% Asian), and Cressey (3.3% Asian). Atwater is less Asian than neighboring McSwain (7% Asian), Franklin (16.3% Asian), and Merced (10.7% Asian).
Atwater's Hispanic Population
19,042 residents of Atwater identify as Hispanic, or 59.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Atwater considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Atwater is ranked #321 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Atwater is more Hispanic than neighboring McSwain (31.6% Hispanic), Cressey (56.3% Hispanic), and Merced (56.3% Hispanic). Atwater is less Hispanic than neighboring Winton (79.4% Hispanic), and Franklin (60% Hispanic).
Atwater's Native American/Other Population
337 residents of Atwater identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Atwater 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, Atwater is ranked #877 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Atwater is more Native American/Other than neighboring Winton (0.6% Native American/Other), McSwain (0.9% Native American/Other), and Franklin (0.7% Native American/Other). Atwater is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cressey (1.9% Native American/Other), and Merced (1.2% Native American/Other).
Atwater's Multiracial Population
1,118 residents of Atwater identify as Multiracial, or 3.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Atwater roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Atwater is ranked #1085 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Atwater is more Multiracial than neighboring Winton (1.5% Multiracial), Franklin (3.2% Multiracial), Cressey (0.8% Multiracial), and Merced (3.4% Multiracial). Atwater is less Multiracial than neighboring McSwain (4.3% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.