Napa, CA Demographics

A map of Napa's Population by Race

Napa, California has an estimated population of 78,239, a slight decrease from the 79,246 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 50.3% White, 41.2% Hispanic, 3.7% Multiracial, 3.0% Asian, 1.0% Black, and 0.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Napa, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Napa 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 Napa, that probability was 57.0% in 2020 and 57.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Napa is ranked the 114th 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). Napa was ranked the 114th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Napa's White Population

39,383 residents of Napa, or 50.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Napa is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Napa ranks 911th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Napa's White population has declined by an estimated 4.3%. White residents' share of Napa's population has decreased from 51.9% to 50.3%.

Napa is more White than neighboring American Canyon (20.5% White). Napa is less White than neighboring Silverado Resort (73% White), Yountville (70% White), Green Valley CDP (Solano County) (68.6% White), and Sonoma (80.1% White).

Napa's Black Population

779 residents of Napa, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Napa is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Napa ranks 888th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Napa's Black population has grown by an estimated 34.5%. Black residents' share of Napa's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Napa is more Black than neighboring Green Valley CDP (Solano County) (0% Black). Napa is less Black than neighboring Silverado Resort (1.1% Black), Yountville (4.3% Black), American Canyon (4.8% Black), and Sonoma (1.2% Black).

Napa's Asian Population

2,338 residents of Napa, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Napa is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Napa ranks 718th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Napa's Asian population has grown by an estimated 15.8%. Asian residents' share of Napa's population has increased from 2.5% to 3.0%.

Napa is more Asian than neighboring Silverado Resort (1.2% Asian), Yountville (2.7% Asian), and Sonoma (1.9% Asian). Napa is less Asian than neighboring American Canyon (32.9% Asian), and Green Valley CDP (Solano County) (3.4% Asian).

Napa's Hispanic Population

32,258 residents of Napa, or 41.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Napa is comparable to the share in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Napa ranks 486th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Napa's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 2.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Napa's population has increased from 39.8% to 41.2%.

Napa is more Hispanic than neighboring Silverado Resort (12.9% Hispanic), Yountville (17.4% Hispanic), American Canyon (32.1% Hispanic), Green Valley CDP (Solano County) (22.1% Hispanic), and Sonoma (12.5% Hispanic).

Napa's Native American/Other Population

555 residents of Napa, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Napa is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Napa ranks 911th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Napa's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 36.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Napa's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Napa is more Native American/Other than neighboring Silverado Resort (0% Native American/Other). Napa is less Native American/Other than neighboring Yountville (1.9% Native American/Other), American Canyon (2.1% Native American/Other), Green Valley CDP (Solano County) (1.3% Native American/Other), and Sonoma (1.6% Native American/Other).

Napa's Multiracial Population

2,926 residents of Napa, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Napa is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Napa ranks 998th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Napa's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 4.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Napa's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.7%.

Napa is more Multiracial than neighboring Sonoma (2.7% Multiracial). Napa is less Multiracial than neighboring Silverado Resort (11.8% Multiracial), American Canyon (7.6% Multiracial), and Green Valley CDP (Solano County) (4.6% 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.