Most Diverse Cities in California

Cities ranked by ethnic diversity (highest percentage non-single-race) · 50 cities · Updated 2026-04-05

This ranking shows the most diverse cities in California based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. All 50 cities are sorted by ethnic diversity (highest percentage non-single-race) from highest to lowest. Alderpoint leads the ranking with a value of 100.0% diverse and a population of 62.

The top three cities are Alderpoint (100.0% diverse), Alhambra Valley (100.0% diverse), and Alleghany (100.0% diverse). Data is updated nightly from official Census APIs. Click any city name to view its full demographic profile, or see the national most diverse cities ranking to compare across all 50 states. You can also explore all cities in California.

Rank	City	Value	Population
#1	Alderpoint	100.0% diverse	62
#2	Alhambra Valley	100.0% diverse	937
#3	Alleghany	100.0% diverse	35
#4	Alpine Village	100.0% diverse	195
#5	Alta Sierra CDP (Kern County), California	100.0% diverse	13
#6	Alta	100.0% diverse	740
#7	Aspen Springs	100.0% diverse	241
#8	Avery	100.0% diverse	199
#9	Bear Valley CDP (Alpine County), California	100.0% diverse	80
#10	Beckwourth	100.0% diverse	442
#11	Benbow	100.0% diverse	401
#12	Big Creek	100.0% diverse	83
#13	Big Lagoon	100.0% diverse	115
#14	Black Point-Green Point	100.0% diverse	1,560
#15	Bloomfield	100.0% diverse	294
#16	Bluewater	100.0% diverse	144
#17	Bodega	100.0% diverse	335
#18	Bombay Beach	100.0% diverse	313
#19	Bucks Lake	100.0% diverse	20
#20	Burnt Ranch	100.0% diverse	253
#21	Butte Meadows	100.0% diverse	22
#22	Butte Valley	100.0% diverse	870
#23	C-Road	100.0% diverse	60
#24	California Hot Springs	100.0% diverse	20
#25	California Pines	100.0% diverse	359
#26	Calpine	100.0% diverse	83
#27	Camp Nelson	100.0% diverse	110
#28	Carmet	100.0% diverse	65
#29	Carrick	100.0% diverse	58
#30	Cassel	100.0% diverse	201
#31	Centerville CDP (Fresno County), California	100.0% diverse	170
#32	Cherokee	100.0% diverse	139
#33	Chilcoot-Vinton	100.0% diverse	377
#34	Chinese Camp	100.0% diverse	61
#35	Choctaw Valley	100.0% diverse	62
#36	Clear Creek	100.0% diverse	273
#37	Clio	100.0% diverse	106
#38	Clipper Mills	100.0% diverse	285
#39	Cold Springs CDP (El Dorado County), California	100.0% diverse	512
#40	Cold Springs CDP (Tuolumne County), California	100.0% diverse	22
#41	Comptche	100.0% diverse	114
#42	Concow	100.0% diverse	174
#43	Coulterville	100.0% diverse	13
#44	Crescent Mills	100.0% diverse	57
#45	Cromberg	100.0% diverse	262
#46	Dales	100.0% diverse	102
#47	Daphnedale Park	100.0% diverse	158
#48	Darwin	100.0% diverse	74
#49	Diablo	100.0% diverse	1,072
#50	Dillon Beach	100.0% diverse	224

Frequently Asked Questions

What city has the most diverse in California?

Alderpoint ranks #1 for most diverse cities in California with a value of 100.0% diverse and a population of 62.

How many cities are ranked for most diverse cities in California?

There are 50 cities ranked for most diverse cities in California. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

How does California compare to other states for most diverse cities?

You can compare California's city rankings to other states or view the national ranking at our national most diverse cities page, which lists the top 100 cities across all 50 states.

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