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South Taft

California · 2,100 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 $28,452. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $100,800. At a median age of 26.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 64% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 26.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 79%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,100
+11%since 2000
from 1,898 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,952 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 1,764 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
26.5
−10%since 2000
from 29.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024South Taft
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,452
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,921 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,559
+57%since 2000
from $9,929 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
9.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
36.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 39.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance23.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical17.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction11.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade11.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services5.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Information5.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing5.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade1.8%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$100,800
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$770
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $480 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
42.6%
−13.3 ptssince 2000
from 56.0% in 2000
57.4% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+98%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic28.9%(606)
Black0.4%(8)
Hispanic / Latino66%(1,385)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other1.7%(36)
Diversity Score56.3%(1,182)
Diversity Score
56
+13%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
54.9%
−11.9 ptssince 2000
from 66.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.7 min
+111%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.7%
+22.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
24.7%
+11.6 ptssince 2011
from 13.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2011
from 50.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.4%
−21.8 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
Foreign born
13.0%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.7%
−62.1 ptssince 2013
from 70.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Taft, California?

South Taft, California has about 2,100 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Taft, California earns about $28,452 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 $100,800, and the typical rent is about $770 a month.

How educated are people in South Taft, California?

About 7.1% 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 36.1% 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 131 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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