Stockton, CA Demographics

A map of Stockton's Population by Race

Stockton, California has an estimated population of 322,326, a less than 1% change from the 320,804 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 45.6% Hispanic, 20.8% Asian, 16.8% White, 10.8% Black, 4.6% Multiracial, and 1.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Stockton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Stockton has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is slightly more diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Stockton, that probability was 71.5% in 2020 and 70.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Stockton is ranked the 11th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. 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). Stockton was ranked the 11th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Stockton's White Population

54,225 residents of Stockton, or 16.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Stockton is significantly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Stockton ranks 1332nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stockton's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Stockton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 16.8%.

Stockton is more White than neighboring August (11% White), Taft Mosswood (0% White), and Kennedy (4.3% White). Stockton is less White than neighboring Country Club (30.2% White), and Lincoln Village (37.8% White).

Stockton's Black Population

34,746 residents of Stockton, or 10.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Stockton is higher than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Stockton ranks 52nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stockton's Black population has declined by an estimated 9.0%. Black residents' share of Stockton's population has decreased from 11.9% to 10.8%.

Stockton is more Black than neighboring Country Club (3.4% Black), Lincoln Village (2.1% Black), August (0.5% Black), and Kennedy (2.7% Black). Stockton is less Black than neighboring Taft Mosswood (21.3% Black).

Stockton's Asian Population

66,946 residents of Stockton, or 20.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Stockton is higher than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Stockton ranks 119th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stockton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 1.2%. Asian residents' share of Stockton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 20.8%.

Stockton is more Asian than neighboring Country Club (6.2% Asian), Lincoln Village (7.9% Asian), August (0.4% Asian), Taft Mosswood (16.2% Asian), and Kennedy (18.9% Asian).

Stockton's Hispanic Population

147,120 residents of Stockton, or 45.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Stockton is higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Stockton ranks 443rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stockton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 3.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Stockton's population has increased from 44.1% to 45.6%.

Stockton is more Hispanic than neighboring Lincoln Village (32.3% Hispanic). Stockton is less Hispanic than neighboring Country Club (57% Hispanic), August (83.4% Hispanic), Taft Mosswood (62.5% Hispanic), and Kennedy (73.8% Hispanic).

Stockton's Native American/Other Population

4,536 residents of Stockton, or 1.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Stockton is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Stockton ranks 546th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stockton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 14.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Stockton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.

Stockton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Country Club (0.5% Native American/Other), August (0.2% Native American/Other), Taft Mosswood (0% Native American/Other), and Kennedy (0% Native American/Other). Stockton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lincoln Village (7.4% Native American/Other).

Stockton's Multiracial Population

14,753 residents of Stockton, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Stockton is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Stockton ranks 941st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stockton's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 11.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Stockton's population has increased from 4.1% to 4.6%.

Stockton is more Multiracial than neighboring Country Club (2.7% Multiracial), August (4.5% Multiracial), Taft Mosswood (0% Multiracial), and Kennedy (0.3% Multiracial). Stockton is less Multiracial than neighboring Lincoln Village (12.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.