Porterville, CA Demographics
A map of Porterville's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Hispanic | 43,542 | 69.5% |
White | 13,902 | 22.2% |
Asian | 2,570 | 4.1% |
Multiracial | 1,327 | 2.1% |
Native American/Other | 884 | 1.4% |
Black | 398 | 0.6% |
Porterville, California had a population of 62,623 in 2020. It was 22.2% White, 0.6% Black, 4.1% Asian, 69.5% Hispanic, 1.4% Native American/Other, and 2.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Porterville, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,611 places in California, Porterville is the 149th 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).
Porterville's White Population
13,902 residents of Porterville identify as White, or 22.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Porterville less than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Porterville is ranked #1278 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Porterville is more White than neighboring East Porterville (13.8% White), Strathmore (14.8% White), Terra Bella (5.6% White), Woodville Farm Labor Camp (0.5% White), and Poplar-Cotton Center (8.7% White).
Porterville's Black Population
398 residents of Porterville identify as Black, or 0.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Porterville roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Porterville is ranked #947 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Porterville is more Black than neighboring East Porterville (0.2% Black), Strathmore (0% Black), Terra Bella (0.1% Black), Woodville Farm Labor Camp (0% Black), and Poplar-Cotton Center (0.3% Black).
Porterville's Asian Population
2,570 residents of Porterville identify as Asian, or 4.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Porterville slightly less than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Porterville is ranked #544 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Porterville is more Asian than neighboring East Porterville (1.1% Asian), Strathmore (0.1% Asian), Terra Bella (2.3% Asian), and Woodville Farm Labor Camp (0% Asian). Porterville is less Asian than neighboring Poplar-Cotton Center (13.1% Asian).
Porterville's Hispanic Population
43,542 residents of Porterville identify as Hispanic, or 69.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Porterville considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Porterville is ranked #246 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Porterville is less Hispanic than neighboring East Porterville (80.6% Hispanic), Strathmore (83% Hispanic), Terra Bella (90.7% Hispanic), Woodville Farm Labor Camp (99.3% Hispanic), and Poplar-Cotton Center (75.1% Hispanic).
Porterville's Native American/Other Population
884 residents of Porterville identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Porterville 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, Porterville is ranked #659 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Porterville is more Native American/Other than neighboring Strathmore (1% Native American/Other), Terra Bella (0.6% Native American/Other), Woodville Farm Labor Camp (0.1% Native American/Other), and Poplar-Cotton Center (0.6% Native American/Other). Porterville is less Native American/Other than neighboring East Porterville (3.3% Native American/Other).
Porterville's Multiracial Population
1,327 residents of Porterville identify as Multiracial, or 2.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Porterville roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Porterville is ranked #1304 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Porterville is more Multiracial than neighboring East Porterville (1% Multiracial), Strathmore (1.1% Multiracial), Terra Bella (0.7% Multiracial), and Woodville Farm Labor Camp (0% Multiracial). Porterville is less Multiracial than neighboring Poplar-Cotton Center (2.2% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.