CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 17
California · Kern County · 4,361 residents · 1.396 sq mi
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The short version
Census Tract 17 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $72,354. Population has grown 16% since 2020. Median home value is $390,700.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% 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
4,361
+16%since 2020
from 3,744 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,124 / sq mi
+16%since 2020
from 2,682 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
36.0
−2%since 2020
from 36.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$72,354
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $63,023 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,780
−3%since 2020
from $40,848 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.8%
+12.6 ptssince 2020
from 37.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.4%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 25.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.425
−21%since 2020
from 0.539 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.5%
Wholesale trade5.7%
Retail trade3.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
Other services2.3%
Public administration2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
Finance & insurance1.4%
Construction1%
Education & health services0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
Manufacturing0.5%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$390,700
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $269,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,489
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $987 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
54.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 56.5% in 2020
45.3% rent
Vacancy rate
7.7%
−9.4 ptssince 2020
from 17.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
41.2%
+21.5 ptssince 2020
from 19.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.6%
+13.1 ptssince 2020
from 48.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.4
+26%since 2020
from 4.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic65.2%(2,442)
Black3.2%(119)
Hispanic / Latino24.9%(934)
Asian1.9%(72)
Other4.7%(177)
Diversity Score63.6%(2,381)
2024
White, non-Hispanic62.6%(2,729)
Black2.2%(94)
Hispanic / Latino24.4%(1,063)
Asian3.4%(147)
Other7.5%(328)
Diversity Score67.7%(2,953)
Diversity Score
68
+6%since 2020
from 64 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
34.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 35.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 90.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 10.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
17.6 min
−10%since 2020
from 19.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 78.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.1%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 65.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 17.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
57.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 51.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
41.7%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 47.3% in 2020
Female
58.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 52.7% in 2020
Foreign born
5.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 14.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 91.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 84.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.2%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 13.9% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 4,361 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $72,354 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $390,700, and the typical rent is about $1,489 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 34.6% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 18.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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