Mojave, CA Demographics
A map of Mojave's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Hispanic | 2,000 | 42.6% |
White | 1,430 | 30.4% |
Black | 923 | 19.6% |
Multiracial | 175 | 3.7% |
Native American/Other | 100 | 2.1% |
Asian | 71 | 1.5% |
Mojave, California had a population of 4,699 in 2020. It was 30.4% White, 19.6% Black, 1.5% Asian, 42.6% Hispanic, 2.1% Native American/Other, and 3.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Mojave, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,611 places in California, Mojave is the 675th 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).
Mojave's White Population
1,430 residents of Mojave identify as White, or 30.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Mojave roughly similar to the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Mojave is ranked #1172 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Mojave is more White than neighboring Lancaster (24.4% White). Mojave is less White than neighboring Rosamond (36.9% White), Mountain Meadows (58.4% White), Edwards AFB (56.7% White), and Tehachapi (47.8% White).
Mojave's Black Population
923 residents of Mojave identify as Black, or 19.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Mojave larger than the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Mojave is ranked #17 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Mojave is more Black than neighboring Rosamond (9.9% Black), Mountain Meadows (0% Black), Edwards AFB (9.3% Black), and Tehachapi (7.9% Black). Mojave is less Black than neighboring Lancaster (20.5% Black).
Mojave's Asian Population
71 residents of Mojave identify as Asian, or 1.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Mojave less than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Mojave is ranked #964 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Mojave is less Asian than neighboring Rosamond (3% Asian), Mountain Meadows (2% Asian), Edwards AFB (4.1% Asian), Tehachapi (2.1% Asian), and Lancaster (4.4% Asian).
Mojave's Hispanic Population
2,000 residents of Mojave identify as Hispanic, or 42.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Mojave roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Mojave is ranked #458 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Mojave is more Hispanic than neighboring Mountain Meadows (31% Hispanic), Edwards AFB (19.7% Hispanic), and Tehachapi (36.6% Hispanic). Mojave is less Hispanic than neighboring Rosamond (43.1% Hispanic), and Lancaster (45.1% Hispanic).
Mojave's Native American/Other Population
100 residents of Mojave identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 2.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Mojave 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, Mojave is ranked #373 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Mojave is more Native American/Other than neighboring Rosamond (1.4% Native American/Other), Mountain Meadows (0.3% Native American/Other), Edwards AFB (1.9% Native American/Other), Tehachapi (1.5% Native American/Other), and Lancaster (1.3% Native American/Other).
Mojave's Multiracial Population
175 residents of Mojave identify as Multiracial, or 3.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Mojave roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Mojave is ranked #1035 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Mojave is less Multiracial than neighboring Rosamond (5.8% Multiracial), Mountain Meadows (8.3% Multiracial), Edwards AFB (8.3% Multiracial), Tehachapi (4% Multiracial), and Lancaster (4.3% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.