California Polytechnic State University, CA Demographics

A map of California Polytechnic State University's Population by Race

California Polytechnic State University, California had a population of 8,583 in 2020. It was 64.1% White, 2.0% Black, 13.9% Asian, 15.3% Hispanic, 1.8% Native American/Other, and 3.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of California Polytechnic State University, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,611 places in California, California Polytechnic State University is the 524th 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 Polytechnic State University's White Population

5,499 residents of California Polytechnic State University identify as White, or 64.1%. This makes the White share of the population of California Polytechnic State University considerably larger than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, California Polytechnic State University is ranked #691 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

California Polytechnic State University is less White than neighboring San Luis Obispo (67.6% White), Los Ranchos (83.6% White), Santa Margarita (73% White), Edna (82.1% White), and Avila Beach (82.6% White).

California Polytechnic State University's Black Population

169 residents of California Polytechnic State University identify as Black, or 2.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of California Polytechnic State University roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, California Polytechnic State University is ranked #431 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

California Polytechnic State University is more Black than neighboring San Luis Obispo (1% Black), Los Ranchos (0% Black), Santa Margarita (0.2% Black), Edna (0% Black), and Avila Beach (0.4% Black).

California Polytechnic State University's Asian Population

1,196 residents of California Polytechnic State University identify as Asian, or 13.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of California Polytechnic State University roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, California Polytechnic State University is ranked #208 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

California Polytechnic State University is more Asian than neighboring San Luis Obispo (6% Asian), Los Ranchos (2.5% Asian), Santa Margarita (0.5% Asian), Edna (0.5% Asian), and Avila Beach (2.1% Asian).

California Polytechnic State University's Hispanic Population

1,310 residents of California Polytechnic State University identify as Hispanic, or 15.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of California Polytechnic State University considerably less than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, California Polytechnic State University is ranked #1026 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

California Polytechnic State University is more Hispanic than neighboring Los Ranchos (8.2% Hispanic), Edna (10.9% Hispanic), and Avila Beach (10% Hispanic). California Polytechnic State University is less Hispanic than neighboring San Luis Obispo (18.5% Hispanic), and Santa Margarita (20.4% Hispanic).

California Polytechnic State University's Native American/Other Population

153 residents of California Polytechnic State University identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of California Polytechnic State University 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 Polytechnic State University is ranked #463 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

California Polytechnic State University is more Native American/Other than neighboring San Luis Obispo (1% Native American/Other), Los Ranchos (0.7% Native American/Other), Santa Margarita (1.2% Native American/Other), Edna (0% Native American/Other), and Avila Beach (1.3% Native American/Other).

California Polytechnic State University's Multiracial Population

256 residents of California Polytechnic State University identify as Multiracial, or 3.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of California Polytechnic State University roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, California Polytechnic State University is ranked #1174 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

California Polytechnic State University is less Multiracial than neighboring San Luis Obispo (5.9% Multiracial), Los Ranchos (4.9% Multiracial), Santa Margarita (4.7% Multiracial), Edna (6.5% Multiracial), and Avila Beach (3.6% Multiracial).

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