Petaluma, CA Demographics

A map of Petaluma's Population by Race

Petaluma, California had a population of 59,776 in 2020. It was 64.5% White, 1.3% Black, 4.7% Asian, 22.8% Hispanic, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 5.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Petaluma, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,611 places in California, Petaluma is the 160th 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).

Petaluma's White Population

38,538 residents of Petaluma identify as White, or 64.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Petaluma considerably larger than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Petaluma is ranked #677 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Petaluma is more White than neighboring Sonoma State University (13.5% White), Cotati (64.2% White), and Rohnert Park (54.5% White). Petaluma is less White than neighboring Penngrove (72.8% White), and Temelec (89.5% White).

Petaluma's Black Population

778 residents of Petaluma identify as Black, or 1.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Petaluma roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Petaluma is ranked #598 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Petaluma is more Black than neighboring Penngrove (0.8% Black), and Temelec (0.3% Black). Petaluma is less Black than neighboring Sonoma State University (4% Black), Cotati (1.4% Black), and Rohnert Park (2.1% Black).

Petaluma's Asian Population

2,809 residents of Petaluma identify as Asian, or 4.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Petaluma slightly less than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Petaluma is ranked #493 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Petaluma is more Asian than neighboring Penngrove (2.3% Asian), Cotati (3.9% Asian), and Temelec (2.9% Asian). Petaluma is less Asian than neighboring Sonoma State University (52.8% Asian), and Rohnert Park (6.2% Asian).

Petaluma's Hispanic Population

13,606 residents of Petaluma identify as Hispanic, or 22.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Petaluma less than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Petaluma is ranked #801 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Petaluma is more Hispanic than neighboring Penngrove (16.8% Hispanic), Cotati (22.7% Hispanic), and Temelec (4.6% Hispanic). Petaluma is less Hispanic than neighboring Sonoma State University (25.8% Hispanic), and Rohnert Park (29.6% Hispanic).

Petaluma's Native American/Other Population

710 residents of Petaluma identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Petaluma 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, Petaluma is ranked #790 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Petaluma is more Native American/Other than neighboring Temelec (0.7% Native American/Other). Petaluma is less Native American/Other than neighboring Penngrove (1.8% Native American/Other), Sonoma State University (2.7% Native American/Other), Cotati (1.6% Native American/Other), and Rohnert Park (1.6% Native American/Other).

Petaluma's Multiracial Population

3,335 residents of Petaluma identify as Multiracial, or 5.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Petaluma roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Petaluma is ranked #570 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Petaluma is more Multiracial than neighboring Penngrove (5.5% Multiracial), Sonoma State University (1.3% Multiracial), and Temelec (2.1% Multiracial). Petaluma is less Multiracial than neighboring Cotati (6.3% Multiracial), and Rohnert Park (6% Multiracial).

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