Orinda, CA Demographics

A map of Orinda's Population by Race

Orinda, California had a population of 19,514 in 2020. It was 67.1% White, 1.0% Black, 17.4% Asian, 6.6% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 7.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Orinda, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,611 places in California, Orinda is the 359th 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).

Orinda's White Population

13,097 residents of Orinda identify as White, or 67.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Orinda considerably larger than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Orinda is ranked #623 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Orinda is more White than neighboring Moraga (61.9% White), and Piedmont (62.7% White). Orinda is less White than neighboring Lafayette (70.7% White), Alhambra Valley (75.5% White), and Reliez Valley (71.5% White).

Orinda's Black Population

188 residents of Orinda identify as Black, or 1.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Orinda roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Orinda is ranked #698 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Orinda is more Black than neighboring Lafayette (0.7% Black). Orinda is less Black than neighboring Moraga (1.2% Black), Piedmont (1.1% Black), Alhambra Valley (1.4% Black), and Reliez Valley (1.8% Black).

Orinda's Asian Population

3,388 residents of Orinda identify as Asian, or 17.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Orinda roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Orinda is ranked #164 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Orinda is more Asian than neighboring Lafayette (12.4% Asian), Alhambra Valley (3.4% Asian), and Reliez Valley (11.5% Asian). Orinda is less Asian than neighboring Moraga (18.6% Asian), and Piedmont (19.9% Asian).

Orinda's Hispanic Population

1,285 residents of Orinda identify as Hispanic, or 6.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Orinda considerably less than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Orinda is ranked #1471 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Orinda is more Hispanic than neighboring Piedmont (6.5% Hispanic). Orinda is less Hispanic than neighboring Lafayette (8.2% Hispanic), Moraga (9.8% Hispanic), Alhambra Valley (12.4% Hispanic), and Reliez Valley (8.1% Hispanic).

Orinda's Native American/Other Population

147 residents of Orinda 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 Orinda 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, Orinda is ranked #1165 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Orinda is more Native American/Other than neighboring Moraga (0.7% Native American/Other), and Reliez Valley (0.7% Native American/Other). Orinda is less Native American/Other than neighboring Piedmont (1% Native American/Other), and Alhambra Valley (1.2% Native American/Other).

Orinda's Multiracial Population

1,409 residents of Orinda identify as Multiracial, or 7.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Orinda roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Orinda is ranked #225 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Orinda is more Multiracial than neighboring Alhambra Valley (6.1% Multiracial), and Reliez Valley (6.5% Multiracial). Orinda is less Multiracial than neighboring Moraga (7.8% Multiracial), and Piedmont (8.8% Multiracial).

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