Phelan, CA Demographics

A map of Phelan's Population by Race

Phelan, California had a population of 13,859 in 2020. It was 50.2% White, 1.4% Black, 4.3% Asian, 38.7% Hispanic, 1.6% Native American/Other, and 3.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Phelan, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,611 places in California, Phelan is the 423rd 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).

Phelan's White Population

6,955 residents of Phelan identify as White, or 50.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Phelan larger than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Phelan is ranked #933 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Phelan is more White than neighboring Oak Hills (48.3% White), Adelanto (11.1% White), and Mountain View Acres (23.4% White). Phelan is less White than neighboring Piñon Hills (60.6% White), and Wrightwood (73.8% White).

Phelan's Black Population

198 residents of Phelan identify as Black, or 1.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Phelan roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Phelan is ranked #566 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Phelan is more Black than neighboring Piñon Hills (0.5% Black), and Wrightwood (0.5% Black). Phelan is less Black than neighboring Oak Hills (2.5% Black), Adelanto (18.5% Black), and Mountain View Acres (6.3% Black).

Phelan's Asian Population

600 residents of Phelan identify as Asian, or 4.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Phelan slightly less than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Phelan is ranked #520 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Phelan is more Asian than neighboring Oak Hills (2.8% Asian), Wrightwood (1.9% Asian), Adelanto (2.5% Asian), and Mountain View Acres (2.7% Asian). Phelan is less Asian than neighboring Piñon Hills (4.7% Asian).

Phelan's Hispanic Population

5,364 residents of Phelan identify as Hispanic, or 38.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Phelan roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Phelan is ranked #499 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Phelan is more Hispanic than neighboring Piñon Hills (29.4% Hispanic), and Wrightwood (17.8% Hispanic). Phelan is less Hispanic than neighboring Oak Hills (41.2% Hispanic), Adelanto (63.5% Hispanic), and Mountain View Acres (63.1% Hispanic).

Phelan's Native American/Other Population

218 residents of Phelan identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Phelan 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, Phelan is ranked #546 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Phelan is more Native American/Other than neighboring Piñon Hills (1.4% Native American/Other), Oak Hills (1.4% Native American/Other), Wrightwood (1.4% Native American/Other), and Mountain View Acres (1% Native American/Other).

Phelan's Multiracial Population

524 residents of Phelan identify as Multiracial, or 3.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Phelan roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Phelan is ranked #1007 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Phelan is more Multiracial than neighboring Piñon Hills (3.3% Multiracial), Adelanto (2.8% Multiracial), and Mountain View Acres (3.4% Multiracial). Phelan is less Multiracial than neighboring Wrightwood (4.7% Multiracial).

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