Elkhorn, CA Demographics

A map of Elkhorn's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	842	669	50.6%	42.1%
Hispanic	610	753	36.7%	47.4%
Multiracial	181	90	10.9%	5.7%
Asian	31	55	1.9%	3.5%
Black	0	1	0.0%	0.1%
Native American/Other	0	20	0.0%	1.3%

Elkhorn, California has an estimated population of 1,664, an increase from the 1,588 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 50.6% White, 36.7% Hispanic, 10.9% Multiracial, 1.9% Asian, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Elkhorn, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Elkhorn is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Elkhorn, that probability was 59.3% in 2020 and 59.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Elkhorn is ranked the 935th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. 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). Elkhorn was ranked the 961st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Elkhorn's White Population

842 residents of Elkhorn, or 50.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Elkhorn is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Elkhorn ranks 1042nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elkhorn's White population has grown by an estimated 25.9%. White residents' share of Elkhorn's population has increased from 42.1% to 50.6%.

Elkhorn is more White than neighboring Castroville (2.8% White), Las Lomas (3.2% White), Prunedale (36.3% White), and Pajaro (2.4% White). Elkhorn is less White than neighboring Moss Landing (100% White).

Elkhorn's Black Population

0 residents of Elkhorn, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Elkhorn is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Elkhorn ranks 1343rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elkhorn's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Elkhorn's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Elkhorn is less Black than neighboring Castroville (1.1% Black), Prunedale (1.4% Black), and Pajaro (2.3% Black).

Elkhorn's Asian Population

31 residents of Elkhorn, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Elkhorn is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Elkhorn ranks 609th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elkhorn's Asian population has declined by an estimated 43.6%. Asian residents' share of Elkhorn's population has decreased from 3.5% to 1.9%.

Elkhorn is more Asian than neighboring Castroville (1.1% Asian), Las Lomas (0% Asian), Moss Landing (0% Asian), and Pajaro (0.2% Asian). Elkhorn is less Asian than neighboring Prunedale (4.7% Asian).

Elkhorn's Hispanic Population

610 residents of Elkhorn, or 36.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Elkhorn is slightly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Elkhorn ranks 418th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elkhorn's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 19.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Elkhorn's population has decreased from 47.4% to 36.7%.

Elkhorn is more Hispanic than neighboring Moss Landing (0% Hispanic). Elkhorn is less Hispanic than neighboring Castroville (91.3% Hispanic), Las Lomas (96.8% Hispanic), Prunedale (50% Hispanic), and Pajaro (95% Hispanic).

Elkhorn's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Elkhorn, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Elkhorn is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Elkhorn ranks 780th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elkhorn's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Elkhorn's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.0%.

Elkhorn is less Native American/Other than neighboring Castroville (0.4% Native American/Other), and Prunedale (1.2% Native American/Other).

Elkhorn's Multiracial Population

181 residents of Elkhorn, or 10.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Elkhorn is higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Elkhorn ranks 561st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elkhorn's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 101.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Elkhorn's population has increased from 5.7% to 10.9%.

Elkhorn is more Multiracial than neighboring Castroville (3.3% Multiracial), Las Lomas (0% Multiracial), Prunedale (6.5% Multiracial), Moss Landing (0% Multiracial), and Pajaro (0% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.