Walnut Creek, CA Demographics

A map of Walnut Creek's Population by Race

Walnut Creek, California had a population of 70,127 in 2020. It was 64.1% White, 2.1% Black, 16.5% Asian, 10.4% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 6.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Walnut Creek, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,611 places in California, Walnut Creek is the 131st 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).

Walnut Creek's White Population

44,922 residents of Walnut Creek identify as White, or 64.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Walnut Creek considerably larger than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Walnut Creek is ranked #691 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Walnut Creek is more White than neighboring Contra Costa Centre (47.5% White). Walnut Creek is less White than neighboring Shell Ridge (72.6% White), San Miguel (76.2% White), Castle Hill (72.5% White), and Acalanes Ridge (71.4% White).

Walnut Creek's Black Population

1,477 residents of Walnut Creek identify as Black, or 2.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Walnut Creek roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Walnut Creek is ranked #415 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Walnut Creek is more Black than neighboring Shell Ridge (0.6% Black), San Miguel (0.6% Black), Castle Hill (0.7% Black), and Acalanes Ridge (0.7% Black). Walnut Creek is less Black than neighboring Contra Costa Centre (4.8% Black).

Walnut Creek's Asian Population

11,538 residents of Walnut Creek identify as Asian, or 16.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Walnut Creek roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Walnut Creek is ranked #171 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Walnut Creek is more Asian than neighboring Shell Ridge (12.3% Asian), San Miguel (8.3% Asian), Castle Hill (11.6% Asian), and Acalanes Ridge (13.6% Asian). Walnut Creek is less Asian than neighboring Contra Costa Centre (26.8% Asian).

Walnut Creek's Hispanic Population

7,304 residents of Walnut Creek identify as Hispanic, or 10.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Walnut Creek considerably less than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Walnut Creek is ranked #1247 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Walnut Creek is more Hispanic than neighboring Shell Ridge (7.2% Hispanic), San Miguel (8% Hispanic), Castle Hill (7.2% Hispanic), and Acalanes Ridge (8.3% Hispanic). Walnut Creek is less Hispanic than neighboring Contra Costa Centre (12.2% Hispanic).

Walnut Creek's Native American/Other Population

650 residents of Walnut Creek 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 Walnut Creek 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, Walnut Creek is ranked #1072 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Walnut Creek is more Native American/Other than neighboring Acalanes Ridge (0.7% Native American/Other). Walnut Creek is less Native American/Other than neighboring Shell Ridge (1% Native American/Other), San Miguel (1.2% Native American/Other), Contra Costa Centre (1.5% Native American/Other), and Castle Hill (1.1% Native American/Other).

Walnut Creek's Multiracial Population

4,236 residents of Walnut Creek identify as Multiracial, or 6.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Walnut Creek roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Walnut Creek is ranked #456 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Walnut Creek is more Multiracial than neighboring San Miguel (5.6% Multiracial), and Acalanes Ridge (5.2% Multiracial). Walnut Creek is less Multiracial than neighboring Shell Ridge (6.3% Multiracial), Contra Costa Centre (7.2% Multiracial), and Castle Hill (7% Multiracial).

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