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South Taft

California · 2,169 residents · 1.076 sq mi
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South Taft has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $98,500. At a median age of 27.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 40% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 27.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 108%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,169
+14%since 2000
from 1,898 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,016 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 1,764 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
27.1
−8%since 2000
from 29.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024South Taft
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,250
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,921 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,498
+6%since 2000
from $9,929 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
6.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
32.6%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 39.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.355
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing43.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction25.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing17.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Information3.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade1%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,500
+108%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$651
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $480 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
23.6%
−32.4 ptssince 2000
from 56.0% in 2000
55.4% rent
Vacancy rate
25.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.2%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+52%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69.9%(1,326)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino25.7%(487)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score49.7%(943)
2010
White, non-Hispanic52.5%(1,139)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino42.9%(931)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other4.6%(101)
Diversity Score67.6%(1,467)
Diversity Score
68
+36%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
53.5%
−13.4 ptssince 2000
from 66.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
+33%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
64.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
24.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
10.3%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
Female
43.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
Foreign born
21.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.5%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Taft, California?

South Taft, California has about 2,169 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in South Taft, California?

The typical household in South Taft, California earns about $36,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Taft, California expensive?

In South Taft, California, the median home is worth about $98,500, and the typical rent is about $651 a month.

How educated are people in South Taft, California?

About 8.4% of adults age 25 and over in South Taft, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Taft, California?

About 32.6% of people in South Taft, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Taft, California grown since 1990?

Yes, South Taft, California has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 62 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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