Shafter, CA Demographics

A map of Shafter's Population by Race

Shafter, California had a population of 19,953 in 2020. It was 14.9% White, 1.5% Black, 1.2% Asian, 80.3% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 1.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Shafter, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,611 places in California, Shafter is the 353rd 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).

Shafter's White Population

2,971 residents of Shafter identify as White, or 14.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Shafter less than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Shafter is ranked #1364 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Shafter is more White than neighboring Mexican Colony (6.4% White), and Smith Corner (8.1% White). Shafter is less White than neighboring Cherokee Strip (16% White), Rosedale (64.5% White), and Greenacres (62.8% White).

Shafter's Black Population

290 residents of Shafter identify as Black, or 1.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Shafter roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Shafter is ranked #538 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Shafter is more Black than neighboring Cherokee Strip (0.5% Black), Mexican Colony (0.4% Black), Smith Corner (0.2% Black), and Greenacres (1.3% Black). Shafter is less Black than neighboring Rosedale (1.7% Black).

Shafter's Asian Population

236 residents of Shafter identify as Asian, or 1.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Shafter less than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Shafter is ranked #1062 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Shafter is more Asian than neighboring Mexican Colony (0% Asian), and Smith Corner (0% Asian). Shafter is less Asian than neighboring Cherokee Strip (1.5% Asian), Rosedale (3.7% Asian), and Greenacres (1.9% Asian).

Shafter's Hispanic Population

16,017 residents of Shafter identify as Hispanic, or 80.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Shafter considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Shafter is ranked #145 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Shafter is more Hispanic than neighboring Cherokee Strip (79.6% Hispanic), Rosedale (23.7% Hispanic), and Greenacres (26.7% Hispanic). Shafter is less Hispanic than neighboring Mexican Colony (92.2% Hispanic), and Smith Corner (87% Hispanic).

Shafter's Native American/Other Population

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

Shafter is more Native American/Other than neighboring Mexican Colony (0.4% Native American/Other). Shafter is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cherokee Strip (1.9% Native American/Other), Smith Corner (2% Native American/Other), Rosedale (1.5% Native American/Other), and Greenacres (1.5% Native American/Other).

Shafter's Multiracial Population

286 residents of Shafter identify as Multiracial, or 1.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Shafter roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Shafter is ranked #1407 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Shafter is more Multiracial than neighboring Cherokee Strip (0.5% Multiracial), and Mexican Colony (0.7% Multiracial). Shafter is less Multiracial than neighboring Smith Corner (2.7% Multiracial), Rosedale (4.9% Multiracial), and Greenacres (5.7% Multiracial).

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