Fortuna, CA Demographics

A map of Fortuna's Population by Race

Fortuna, California had a population of 12,516 in 2020. It was 67.8% White, 0.5% Black, 1.2% Asian, 20.7% Hispanic, 3.6% Native American/Other, and 6.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Fortuna, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,611 places in California, Fortuna is the 444th 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).

Fortuna's White Population

8,488 residents of Fortuna identify as White, or 67.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Fortuna considerably larger than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Fortuna is ranked #615 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Fortuna is more White than neighboring Scotia (65.6% White). Fortuna is less White than neighboring Hydesville (82.9% White), Rio Dell (73.3% White), Loleta (72.1% White), and Ferndale (82.5% White).

Fortuna's Black Population

64 residents of Fortuna identify as Black, or 0.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Fortuna roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Fortuna is ranked #1016 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Fortuna is more Black than neighboring Ferndale (0.4% Black). Fortuna is less Black than neighboring Hydesville (0.6% Black), Rio Dell (0.8% Black), Loleta (1.6% Black), and Scotia (1% Black).

Fortuna's Asian Population

153 residents of Fortuna identify as Asian, or 1.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Fortuna less than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Fortuna is ranked #1062 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Fortuna is more Asian than neighboring Hydesville (0.3% Asian), Rio Dell (0.7% Asian), and Scotia (0.7% Asian).

Fortuna's Hispanic Population

2,590 residents of Fortuna identify as Hispanic, or 20.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Fortuna less than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Fortuna is ranked #843 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Fortuna is more Hispanic than neighboring Hydesville (7.7% Hispanic), Rio Dell (14.4% Hispanic), Loleta (18.2% Hispanic), Scotia (18.8% Hispanic), and Ferndale (8.2% Hispanic).

Fortuna's Native American/Other Population

451 residents of Fortuna identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 3.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Fortuna 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, Fortuna is ranked #177 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Fortuna is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hydesville (1.6% Native American/Other), Rio Dell (3.5% Native American/Other), Loleta (3.1% Native American/Other), and Ferndale (1.5% Native American/Other). Fortuna is less Native American/Other than neighboring Scotia (4.8% Native American/Other).

Fortuna's Multiracial Population

770 residents of Fortuna identify as Multiracial, or 6.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Fortuna roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Fortuna is ranked #406 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Fortuna is more Multiracial than neighboring Loleta (3.7% Multiracial). Fortuna is less Multiracial than neighboring Hydesville (6.9% Multiracial), Rio Dell (7.3% Multiracial), and Scotia (9% Multiracial).

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