Discovery Bay, CA Demographics

A map of Discovery Bay's Population by Race

Discovery Bay, California had a population of 15,358 in 2020. It was 63.4% White, 4.7% Black, 5.7% Asian, 18.7% Hispanic, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 6.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Discovery Bay, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,611 places in California, Discovery Bay is the 401st 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).

Discovery Bay's White Population

9,734 residents of Discovery Bay identify as White, or 63.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Discovery Bay considerably larger than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Discovery Bay is ranked #704 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Discovery Bay is more White than neighboring Byron (44.6% White), Knightsen (55.3% White), Brentwood (45.9% White), and Oakley (38.5% White). Discovery Bay is less White than neighboring Bethel Island (68.2% White).

Discovery Bay's Black Population

722 residents of Discovery Bay identify as Black, or 4.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Discovery Bay roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Discovery Bay is ranked #220 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Discovery Bay is more Black than neighboring Byron (2.1% Black), Knightsen (0.5% Black), and Bethel Island (2.6% Black). Discovery Bay is less Black than neighboring Brentwood (6.6% Black), and Oakley (8% Black).

Discovery Bay's Asian Population

880 residents of Discovery Bay identify as Asian, or 5.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Discovery Bay slightly less than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Discovery Bay is ranked #439 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Discovery Bay is more Asian than neighboring Byron (0.4% Asian), Knightsen (1.6% Asian), and Bethel Island (2.3% Asian). Discovery Bay is less Asian than neighboring Brentwood (13.1% Asian), and Oakley (9.1% Asian).

Discovery Bay's Hispanic Population

2,865 residents of Discovery Bay identify as Hispanic, or 18.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Discovery Bay considerably less than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Discovery Bay is ranked #908 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Discovery Bay is less Hispanic than neighboring Byron (50.5% Hispanic), Knightsen (36.8% Hispanic), Brentwood (26.6% Hispanic), Bethel Island (21% Hispanic), and Oakley (36.7% Hispanic).

Discovery Bay's Native American/Other Population

169 residents of Discovery Bay 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 Discovery Bay 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, Discovery Bay is ranked #877 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Discovery Bay is more Native American/Other than neighboring Byron (1% Native American/Other), and Knightsen (0.4% Native American/Other). Discovery Bay is less Native American/Other than neighboring Brentwood (1.3% Native American/Other), Bethel Island (1.2% Native American/Other), and Oakley (1.4% Native American/Other).

Discovery Bay's Multiracial Population

988 residents of Discovery Bay identify as Multiracial, or 6.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Discovery Bay roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Discovery Bay is ranked #369 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Discovery Bay is more Multiracial than neighboring Byron (1.3% Multiracial), Knightsen (5.4% Multiracial), Bethel Island (4.7% Multiracial), and Oakley (6.2% Multiracial). Discovery Bay is less Multiracial than neighboring Brentwood (6.6% Multiracial).

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