Novato, CA Demographics
A map of Novato's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 30,835 | 57.9% |
Hispanic | 13,615 | 25.6% |
Asian | 3,900 | 7.3% |
Multiracial | 2,891 | 5.4% |
Black | 1,375 | 2.6% |
Native American/Other | 609 | 1.1% |
Novato, California had a population of 53,225 in 2020. It was 57.9% White, 2.6% Black, 7.3% Asian, 25.6% Hispanic, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 5.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Novato, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,611 places in California, Novato is the 176th 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).
Novato's White Population
30,835 residents of Novato identify as White, or 57.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Novato considerably larger than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Novato is ranked #813 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Novato is less White than neighboring Black Point-Green Point (77.2% White), Lucas Valley-Marinwood (74.3% White), Sleepy Hollow (83.8% White), Santa Venetia (61.7% White), and Fairfax (76.5% White).
Novato's Black Population
1,375 residents of Novato identify as Black, or 2.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Novato roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Novato is ranked #345 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Novato is more Black than neighboring Black Point-Green Point (0.2% Black), Lucas Valley-Marinwood (1% Black), Sleepy Hollow (0.3% Black), Santa Venetia (1.5% Black), and Fairfax (1.2% Black).
Novato's Asian Population
3,900 residents of Novato identify as Asian, or 7.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Novato slightly less than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Novato is ranked #378 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Novato is more Asian than neighboring Black Point-Green Point (6.4% Asian), Sleepy Hollow (3.7% Asian), and Fairfax (3.1% Asian). Novato is less Asian than neighboring Lucas Valley-Marinwood (7.6% Asian), and Santa Venetia (7.7% Asian).
Novato's Hispanic Population
13,615 residents of Novato identify as Hispanic, or 25.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Novato less than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Novato is ranked #744 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Novato is more Hispanic than neighboring Black Point-Green Point (10% Hispanic), Lucas Valley-Marinwood (9.4% Hispanic), Sleepy Hollow (6% Hispanic), Santa Venetia (23.4% Hispanic), and Fairfax (11.5% Hispanic).
Novato's Native American/Other Population
609 residents of Novato identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Novato 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, Novato is ranked #877 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Novato is more Native American/Other than neighboring Black Point-Green Point (0.6% Native American/Other), Lucas Valley-Marinwood (1% Native American/Other), and Sleepy Hollow (0.5% Native American/Other). Novato is less Native American/Other than neighboring Santa Venetia (1.3% Native American/Other), and Fairfax (1.2% Native American/Other).
Novato's Multiracial Population
2,891 residents of Novato identify as Multiracial, or 5.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Novato roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Novato is ranked #613 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Novato is more Multiracial than neighboring Santa Venetia (4.5% Multiracial). Novato is less Multiracial than neighboring Black Point-Green Point (5.7% Multiracial), Lucas Valley-Marinwood (6.7% Multiracial), Sleepy Hollow (5.7% Multiracial), and Fairfax (6.5% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.