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Cottonwood CDP (Kern County)

California · 3,107 residents · 0.393 sq mi
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Cottonwood CDP (Kern County) has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,247. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $321,600. At a median age of 18.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 55% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 18.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,107
Unchangedsince 2023
from 3,102 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
7,906 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2023
from 7,893 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
18.3
−16%since 2023
from 21.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K20202024Cottonwood CDP (Kern County)
20243K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,247
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $40,339 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,008
−3%since 2023
from $12,419 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
15.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 14.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
46.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 47.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.323
−8%since 2023
from 0.353 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing41.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction41.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Information18.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance11%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical11%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$321,600
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $256,400 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,029
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $947 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
16.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2023
from 10.8% in 2023
83.5% rent
Vacancy rate
3.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
52.0%
+8.6 ptssince 2023
from 43.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.3%
−6.3 ptssince 2023
from 51.5% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.3
+14%since 2023
from 6.4 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic3.1%(96)
Black12.7%(395)
Hispanic / Latino79.7%(2,471)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.5%(140)
Diversity Score43.3%(1,343)
2024
White, non-Hispanic2.9%(89)
Black21%(653)
Hispanic / Latino72.3%(2,246)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.8%(119)
Diversity Score53.9%(1,674)
Diversity Score
54
+24%since 2023
from 43 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 6.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
60.0%
+12.8 ptssince 2023
from 47.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+3%since 2023
from 21.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
90.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 87.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 9.5% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 12.8% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 15.7% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.5%
−7.8 ptssince 2023
from 55.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
2.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
8.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 7.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 45.5% in 2023
Female
53.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 54.5% in 2023
Foreign born
23.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2023
from 29.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 8.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2023
from 8.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 92.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
33.7%
+7.6 ptssince 2023
from 26.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
65.0%
−7.9 ptssince 2023
from 72.9% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cottonwood CDP (Kern County), California?

Cottonwood CDP (Kern County), California has about 3,107 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cottonwood CDP (Kern County), California?

The typical household in Cottonwood CDP (Kern County), California earns about $44,247 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cottonwood CDP (Kern County), California expensive?

In Cottonwood CDP (Kern County), California, the median home is worth about $321,600, and the typical rent is about $1,029 a month.

How educated are people in Cottonwood CDP (Kern County), California?

About 5.8% of adults age 25 and over in Cottonwood CDP (Kern County), California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cottonwood CDP (Kern County), California?

About 46.5% of people in Cottonwood CDP (Kern County), California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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