Topanga, CA Demographics

A map of Topanga's Population by Race

Topanga, California had a population of 8,560 in 2020. It was 77.8% White, 1.3% Black, 4.8% Asian, 8.9% Hispanic, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 6.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Topanga, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,611 places in California, Topanga is the 526th 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).

Topanga's White Population

6,656 residents of Topanga identify as White, or 77.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Topanga considerably larger than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Topanga is ranked #307 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Topanga is more White than neighboring Calabasas (73.9% White), Pepperdine University (59.2% White), Santa Monica (65.2% White), and Bell Canyon (71.6% White). Topanga is less White than neighboring Hidden Hills (80.8% White).

Topanga's Black Population

112 residents of Topanga identify as Black, or 1.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Topanga roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Topanga is ranked #598 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Topanga is less Black than neighboring Calabasas (2.2% Black), Hidden Hills (1.9% Black), Pepperdine University (8.1% Black), Santa Monica (3.9% Black), and Bell Canyon (2% Black).

Topanga's Asian Population

411 residents of Topanga identify as Asian, or 4.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Topanga slightly less than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Topanga is ranked #485 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Topanga is more Asian than neighboring Hidden Hills (4.3% Asian). Topanga is less Asian than neighboring Calabasas (9.4% Asian), Pepperdine University (24% Asian), Santa Monica (9.1% Asian), and Bell Canyon (10.1% Asian).

Topanga's Hispanic Population

759 residents of Topanga identify as Hispanic, or 8.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Topanga considerably less than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Topanga is ranked #1313 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Topanga is more Hispanic than neighboring Calabasas (8.4% Hispanic), Hidden Hills (6.8% Hispanic), and Pepperdine University (5% Hispanic). Topanga is less Hispanic than neighboring Santa Monica (14.6% Hispanic), and Bell Canyon (9.1% Hispanic).

Topanga's Native American/Other Population

99 residents of Topanga identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Topanga 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, Topanga is ranked #790 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Topanga is more Native American/Other than neighboring Calabasas (0.9% Native American/Other), Santa Monica (1.1% Native American/Other), and Bell Canyon (0.4% Native American/Other). Topanga is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hidden Hills (1.3% Native American/Other), and Pepperdine University (2.8% Native American/Other).

Topanga's Multiracial Population

523 residents of Topanga identify as Multiracial, or 6.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Topanga roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Topanga is ranked #431 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Topanga is more Multiracial than neighboring Calabasas (5.2% Multiracial), Hidden Hills (4.9% Multiracial), and Pepperdine University (0.9% Multiracial). Topanga is less Multiracial than neighboring Santa Monica (6.2% Multiracial), and Bell Canyon (6.8% Multiracial).

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