Willits, CA Demographics

A map of Willits's Population by Race

Willits, California had a population of 4,988 in 2020. It was 62.3% White, 0.8% Black, 1.8% Asian, 24.4% Hispanic, 4.2% Native American/Other, and 6.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Willits, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,611 places in California, Willits is the 661st 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).

Willits's White Population

3,110 residents of Willits identify as White, or 62.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Willits considerably larger than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Willits is ranked #731 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Willits is more White than neighboring Redwood Valley (61.2% White), and Calpella (49.6% White). Willits is less White than neighboring Brooktrails (72.6% White), Potter Valley (68.4% White), and Comptche (82% White).

Willits's Black Population

40 residents of Willits identify as Black, or 0.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Willits roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Willits is ranked #806 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Willits is more Black than neighboring Redwood Valley (0.3% Black), Calpella (0.1% Black), Potter Valley (0% Black), and Comptche (0% Black). Willits is less Black than neighboring Brooktrails (1% Black).

Willits's Asian Population

90 residents of Willits identify as Asian, or 1.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Willits less than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Willits is ranked #875 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Willits is more Asian than neighboring Brooktrails (0.8% Asian), Redwood Valley (0.8% Asian), Calpella (1.3% Asian), Potter Valley (0.2% Asian), and Comptche (0% Asian).

Willits's Hispanic Population

1,218 residents of Willits identify as Hispanic, or 24.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Willits less than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Willits is ranked #765 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Willits is more Hispanic than neighboring Brooktrails (15.3% Hispanic), Potter Valley (22% Hispanic), and Comptche (9% Hispanic). Willits is less Hispanic than neighboring Redwood Valley (26.5% Hispanic), and Calpella (43.6% Hispanic).

Willits's Native American/Other Population

211 residents of Willits identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 4.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Willits 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, Willits is ranked #134 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Willits is more Native American/Other than neighboring Brooktrails (3.9% Native American/Other), Calpella (3.1% Native American/Other), Potter Valley (1.7% Native American/Other), and Comptche (3.6% Native American/Other). Willits is less Native American/Other than neighboring Redwood Valley (4.6% Native American/Other).

Willits's Multiracial Population

319 residents of Willits identify as Multiracial, or 6.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Willits roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Willits is ranked #369 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Willits is more Multiracial than neighboring Calpella (2.4% Multiracial), and Comptche (5.4% Multiracial). Willits is less Multiracial than neighboring Redwood Valley (6.6% Multiracial), and Potter Valley (7.8% Multiracial).

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