Demographics & People — Atwater, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 32,013 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~32,500 |
| Median Age | 33.0 |
| Total Households | 10,296 |
| Family Households | 7,802 |
| Average Household Size | 3.09 |
| Diversity Index | 0.5641 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 12,839 |
| Black or African American | 1,106 |
| Asian | 1,786 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18,393 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 22,304 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 18,010 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 17,481 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 3,591 |
| German | 2,155 |
| Irish | 2,016 |
| Portuguese | 1,637 |
| English | 1,439 |
| Italian | 637 |
| American | 584 |
Language
| English Only | 15,781 |
| Spanish | 12,397 |
| Population 5+ | 30,050 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 1,404 |
| Population 18+ | 22,615 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 28.3 minutes |
| Work from Home | 4.2% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Atwater, California.