Wasco, CA Demographics

A map of Wasco's Population by Race

Wasco, California had a population of 27,047 in 2020. It was 8.3% White, 5.3% Black, 0.5% Asian, 84.7% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 0.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Wasco, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,611 places in California, Wasco is the 284th 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).

Wasco's White Population

2,238 residents of Wasco identify as White, or 8.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Wasco considerably less than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Wasco is ranked #1466 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Wasco is more White than neighboring Smith Corner (8.1% White), McFarland (3% White), and Mexican Colony (6.4% White). Wasco is less White than neighboring Cherokee Strip (16% White), and Stebbins (25.9% White).

Wasco's Black Population

1,428 residents of Wasco identify as Black, or 5.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Wasco roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Wasco is ranked #189 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Wasco is more Black than neighboring Smith Corner (0.2% Black), McFarland (0.6% Black), Mexican Colony (0.4% Black), Cherokee Strip (0.5% Black), and Stebbins (0.4% Black).

Wasco's Asian Population

134 residents of Wasco identify as Asian, or 0.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Wasco less than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Wasco is ranked #1308 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Wasco is more Asian than neighboring Smith Corner (0% Asian), Mexican Colony (0% Asian), and Stebbins (0.3% Asian). Wasco is less Asian than neighboring McFarland (0.8% Asian), and Cherokee Strip (1.5% Asian).

Wasco's Hispanic Population

22,922 residents of Wasco identify as Hispanic, or 84.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Wasco considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Wasco is ranked #122 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Wasco is more Hispanic than neighboring Cherokee Strip (79.6% Hispanic), and Stebbins (70.4% Hispanic). Wasco is less Hispanic than neighboring Smith Corner (87% Hispanic), McFarland (95% Hispanic), and Mexican Colony (92.2% Hispanic).

Wasco's Native American/Other Population

129 residents of Wasco identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Wasco 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, Wasco is ranked #1399 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Wasco is more Native American/Other than neighboring McFarland (0.4% Native American/Other), and Mexican Colony (0.4% Native American/Other). Wasco is less Native American/Other than neighboring Smith Corner (2% Native American/Other), Cherokee Strip (1.9% Native American/Other), and Stebbins (0.9% Native American/Other).

Wasco's Multiracial Population

196 residents of Wasco identify as Multiracial, or 0.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Wasco roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Wasco is ranked #1507 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Wasco is more Multiracial than neighboring McFarland (0.3% Multiracial), and Cherokee Strip (0.5% Multiracial). Wasco is less Multiracial than neighboring Smith Corner (2.7% Multiracial), and Stebbins (2.1% Multiracial).

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