Soquel, CA Demographics

A map of Soquel's Population by Race

Soquel, California had a population of 9,980 in 2020. It was 69.7% White, 0.7% Black, 3.8% Asian, 19.4% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 5.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Soquel, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,611 places in California, Soquel is the 497th 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).

Soquel's White Population

6,952 residents of Soquel identify as White, or 69.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Soquel considerably larger than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Soquel is ranked #574 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Soquel is more White than neighboring Capitola (65% White), Live Oak (57.9% White), and Pleasure Point (67.7% White). Soquel is less White than neighboring Seacliff (70.3% White), and Aptos (72.1% White).

Soquel's Black Population

72 residents of Soquel identify as Black, or 0.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Soquel roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Soquel is ranked #875 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Soquel is more Black than neighboring Seacliff (0.5% Black), and Pleasure Point (0.6% Black). Soquel is less Black than neighboring Capitola (1% Black), Live Oak (1.1% Black), and Aptos (0.9% Black).

Soquel's Asian Population

376 residents of Soquel identify as Asian, or 3.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Soquel slightly less than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Soquel is ranked #573 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Soquel is more Asian than neighboring Seacliff (2.9% Asian), and Pleasure Point (2.5% Asian). Soquel is less Asian than neighboring Capitola (4.8% Asian), Live Oak (4.4% Asian), and Aptos (3.9% Asian).

Soquel's Hispanic Population

1,940 residents of Soquel identify as Hispanic, or 19.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Soquel less than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Soquel is ranked #879 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Soquel is more Hispanic than neighboring Aptos (16% Hispanic). Soquel is less Hispanic than neighboring Capitola (22.4% Hispanic), Live Oak (30% Hispanic), Seacliff (19.8% Hispanic), and Pleasure Point (22.1% Hispanic).

Soquel's Native American/Other Population

88 residents of Soquel identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Soquel 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, Soquel is ranked #1072 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Soquel is less Native American/Other than neighboring Capitola (1% Native American/Other), Live Oak (1.2% Native American/Other), Seacliff (1.2% Native American/Other), Pleasure Point (1.3% Native American/Other), and Aptos (1.6% Native American/Other).

Soquel's Multiracial Population

552 residents of Soquel identify as Multiracial, or 5.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Soquel roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Soquel is ranked #588 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Soquel is more Multiracial than neighboring Seacliff (5.3% Multiracial). Soquel is less Multiracial than neighboring Capitola (5.8% Multiracial), and Pleasure Point (5.9% Multiracial).

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