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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Kerman

California · 8,551 residents · 3.358 sq mi
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Kerman has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,188. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 57% since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $96,700. At a median age of 27.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 34% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 27.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

8,551
+57%since 1990
from 5,448 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,546 / sq mi
+57%since 1990
from 1,622 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
27.1
−2%since 1990
from 27.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K8K11K15K18K1990201020202024Kerman
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,188
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,699 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,495
+34%since 1990
from $8,609 in 1990
US average: $21,522
20.2%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 19.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$96,700
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $70,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$481
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $420 in 1990
US average: $602
58.1%
+4.5 ptssince 1990
from 53.6% in 1990
41.9% rent
3.1
−1%since 1990
from 3.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic71.3%(3,883)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino51.5%(2,807)
Asian6.2%(338)
Diversity Score79.9%(4,354)
2000
White, non-Hispanic24.2%(2,070)
Black0.3%(24)
Hispanic / Latino64.9%(5,552)
Asian8.2%(699)
Diversity Score61.1%(5,225)
61
−24%since 1990
from 80 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.8%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 5.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
50.5%
−2.3 ptssince 1990
from 52.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.2%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 1.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.7 min
−16%since 1990
from 22.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kerman, California?

Kerman, California has about 8,551 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Kerman, California?

The typical household in Kerman, California earns about $31,188 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kerman, California expensive?

In Kerman, California, the median home is worth about $96,700, and the typical rent is about $481 a month.

How educated are people in Kerman, California?

About 8.8% of adults age 25 and over in Kerman, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kerman, California?

About 20.2% of people in Kerman, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kerman, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Kerman, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,103 residents, a change of about 57 percent over that period.

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

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