California City, CA Demographics

A map of California City's Population by Race

California City, California had a population of 14,973 in 2020. It was 30.7% White, 22.6% Black, 2.5% Asian, 36.7% Hispanic, 1.5% Native American/Other, and 5.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of California City, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,611 places in California, California City is the 406th 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).

California City's White Population

4,601 residents of California City identify as White, or 30.7%. This makes the White share of the population of California City roughly similar to the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, California City is ranked #1169 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

California City is less White than neighboring North Edwards (61.3% White), Boron (54.9% White), Edwards AFB (56.7% White), Randsburg (82.2% White), and Johannesburg (78.8% White).

California City's Black Population

3,385 residents of California City identify as Black, or 22.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of California City larger than the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, California City is ranked #10 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

California City is more Black than neighboring North Edwards (6.5% Black), Boron (8% Black), Edwards AFB (9.3% Black), Randsburg (6.7% Black), and Johannesburg (0% Black).

California City's Asian Population

377 residents of California City identify as Asian, or 2.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of California City less than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, California City is ranked #718 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

California City is more Asian than neighboring Boron (2.1% Asian), and Randsburg (2.2% Asian). California City is less Asian than neighboring North Edwards (2.6% Asian), Edwards AFB (4.1% Asian), and Johannesburg (7.1% Asian).

California City's Hispanic Population

5,494 residents of California City identify as Hispanic, or 36.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of California City roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, California City is ranked #530 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

California City is more Hispanic than neighboring North Edwards (21.5% Hispanic), Boron (26% Hispanic), Edwards AFB (19.7% Hispanic), Randsburg (8.9% Hispanic), and Johannesburg (6.2% Hispanic).

California City's Native American/Other Population

227 residents of California City identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of California City 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, California City is ranked #599 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

California City is more Native American/Other than neighboring Randsburg (0% Native American/Other), and Johannesburg (0% Native American/Other). California City is less Native American/Other than neighboring North Edwards (2.1% Native American/Other), Boron (2.1% Native American/Other), and Edwards AFB (1.9% Native American/Other).

California City's Multiracial Population

889 residents of California City identify as Multiracial, or 5.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of California City roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, California City is ranked #485 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

California City is more Multiracial than neighboring Randsburg (0% Multiracial). California City is less Multiracial than neighboring North Edwards (6.1% Multiracial), Boron (6.9% Multiracial), Edwards AFB (8.3% Multiracial), and Johannesburg (8% Multiracial).

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