Gold River, CA Demographics
A map of Gold River's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 5,055 | 64.4% |
Asian | 1,427 | 18.2% |
Hispanic | 657 | 8.4% |
Multiracial | 455 | 5.8% |
Black | 188 | 2.4% |
Native American/Other | 62 | 0.8% |
Gold River, California had a population of 7,844 in 2020. It was 64.4% White, 2.4% Black, 18.2% Asian, 8.4% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 5.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Gold River, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,611 places in California, Gold River is the 547th 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).
Gold River's White Population
5,055 residents of Gold River identify as White, or 64.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Gold River considerably larger than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Gold River is ranked #682 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Gold River is more White than neighboring Rancho Cordova (44.7% White), and Carmichael (63.8% White). Gold River is less White than neighboring Fair Oaks (72.3% White), Orangevale (73.8% White), and Citrus Heights (64.5% White).
Gold River's Black Population
188 residents of Gold River identify as Black, or 2.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Gold River roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Gold River is ranked #371 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Gold River is more Black than neighboring Fair Oaks (2.3% Black), and Orangevale (1.5% Black). Gold River is less Black than neighboring Rancho Cordova (8.9% Black), Carmichael (5.1% Black), and Citrus Heights (3.6% Black).
Gold River's Asian Population
1,427 residents of Gold River identify as Asian, or 18.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Gold River roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Gold River is ranked #159 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Gold River is more Asian than neighboring Fair Oaks (5.2% Asian), Rancho Cordova (15.3% Asian), Orangevale (3.5% Asian), Carmichael (7.4% Asian), and Citrus Heights (4% Asian).
Gold River's Hispanic Population
657 residents of Gold River identify as Hispanic, or 8.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Gold River considerably less than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Gold River is ranked #1345 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Gold River is less Hispanic than neighboring Fair Oaks (12.7% Hispanic), Rancho Cordova (21.6% Hispanic), Orangevale (13.1% Hispanic), Carmichael (14.7% Hispanic), and Citrus Heights (19.6% Hispanic).
Gold River's Native American/Other Population
62 residents of Gold River identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Gold River 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, Gold River is ranked #1165 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Gold River is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fair Oaks (1.2% Native American/Other), Rancho Cordova (2.3% Native American/Other), Orangevale (1.5% Native American/Other), Carmichael (1.6% Native American/Other), and Citrus Heights (1.6% Native American/Other).
Gold River's Multiracial Population
455 residents of Gold River identify as Multiracial, or 5.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Gold River roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Gold River is ranked #515 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Gold River is less Multiracial than neighboring Fair Oaks (6.4% Multiracial), Rancho Cordova (7.1% Multiracial), Orangevale (6.7% Multiracial), Carmichael (7.4% Multiracial), and Citrus Heights (6.6% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.